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Glenorchy alderman defends council’s handling of McGill Rise

Glenorchy City Alderman Kelly Sims has defended the council’s handling of the McGill Rise development after mayoral candidate Sue Hickey questioned the mayor’s knowledge of the problems. LATEST HERE >>

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Tasmania

Steve Mav runs for Brighton mayor

Tasmania’s longest-serving mayor Tony Foster has served his last day in Brighton, with a familiar face sticking his hand up to take over the top spot. THE CANDIDATE >>

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News

Big name banker buys 700 hectares of land on River Derwent

The investment banker who bought Tassal out of receivership nearly two decades ago has acquired 718 hectares of farmland on the banks of the River Derwent. PROPERTY DETAILS >>

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Tasmania

Festival of Voices: Dami Im pulls out of event amid Covid outbreak

Australian singer songwriter Dami Im has officially withdrawn from the Festival of Voices after other big names cancelled their performances at this year’s event. LATEST PROGRAM UPDATE >>

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Tasmania

Single-use plastics ban now in force across Hobart

Hobart has become the first city in the country to ban single-use plastic takeaway food packaging. CHECK WHAT ITEMS ARE INCLUDED >>

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Tasmania

The major project set to slash Tassie’s power bill

New reports have revealed the second Bass Strait power connector means cheaper power across the country. LATEST + UPDATED TIMELINE >>

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Tasmania

Health risk: Popular beach off limits for swimmers

Eight spots around greater Hobart have seen a decline in water quality, with swimming now not advised at one particular eastern shore location. SEE THE MAP + LATEST >>>

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Coronavirus

Flights into Tassie cancelled amid border uncertainty

Travellers to Hobart sitting on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport have disembarked this morning due to ongoing uncertainty over the status of state borders. LATEST >>

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Real estate

Dozens of builders, surveyors under investigation

The building service providers behind the McGill Rise subdivision in Claremont are not the only ones currently under investigation by the state’s building regulator. SEE THE STATS >>

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Real estate

Council’s concerns at ‘problematic’ development

The proposal to convert a building in the Hobart CBD into a 175-room hotel has hit a stumbling block, with council staff recommending its refusal. FIND OUT WHY >>

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