Tasmania votes: candidates front up for election date
Tasmanian parties and MPs have come out in force following the federal election date announcement. What each corner of politics has to say about the big vote.
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Record hotel occupancy rates for Tassie region
A Tasmanian region has recorded its highest occupancy rates, while a popular tourist attraction in the same area has seen its strongest numbers since the Covid pandemic. However, it is not all positives for the region.
Beloved, historic ship successfully refloated after sinking
The MV Cartela is floating on the Huon River again after sinking back in February. It is now hoped the ship can be fully restored and become a tourist drawcard again. Inside its rescue mission.
Tassie’s streets ‘awash with illegal cigarettes,’ says business council
The Tasmanian Small Business Council has expressed concerns about illegal cigarette trade after they were able to purchase an illegal pack of cigarettes for $30 cheaper than retail in the Hobart CBD.
Goodbye for now, but not forever to New Zealand flights
Flights between Hobart and Auckland will pause, but it won’t be for long with a timeline already revealing its return.
Taste of France arrives to Hobart
Former MONA head chef is behind a new restaurant seeking to fill an untapped market in Hobart — French cuisine.
Senate protests not enough to stop salmon legislation passing
The passing of controversial legislation to secure the future of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour has triggered a range of reactions ranging from celebration to dismay.
Meet the Tasmanian student who won an overseas trip
The Simpson Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious essay competitions, and one Tasmanian has come out on top after being inspired by her family’s war history.
Round and round: Why Tasmania has a strong op shop culture
A new study has given insight into how Tasmania’s circular economy works and its impact on the state as a whole. The results of the study.
Government unveils steps it will take for GBE reform
The Spirits saga prompted a rethink about government business enterprises and was the catalyst for a reform process. Now, the government has revealed how it intends to undertake them.
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