Businesses ‘penalised’ for trading during pandemic
The state’s “false economy bubble” could burst when the federal government restricts the flow of JobKeeper money, a restaurateur has warned.
Coronavirus
Tassie nurses pitch in for Vic virus fight
Tasmanian nurses are lining up to head to Melbourne to help tackle Victoria’s deadly coronavirus outbreaks, but the nurses’ union has raised concerns the move may leave local health services short-staffed.
Skipping a shift could be a matter of life and death
Coronavirus saw many of our rights we take for granted stripped away, freedom, work, travel. But some people don’t have the choice to stop work and that’s why the state government’s new payment is so important, writes Jenna Cairney.
Tackle our weakest links with quarantine and testing
From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the focus has been on keeping Tasmanians safe. So why aren’t we testing all arrivals from hotspots on days one and twelve, asks Labor leader Rebecca White.
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Our boys are safer with us, says mum
Parents have started removing their children from schools and daycare centres as they try to protect their families from the spread of coronavirus.
Local woman fights virus fear with good karma
Natasha Wardale is trying to “fill the void of the virus” by helping others in her neighbourhood. Be inspired and learn how to join your local Good Karma Network.
Homeless service cuts strike fear
A homeless man has shared his distress as vital services cut back on resources during the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Council places Salamanca Market on hold
Salamanca Market will be temporarily suspended as of this week for two weeks, the Hobart City Council has announced.
Absenteeism spikes as kids pulled from school
The rate of student absenteeism in Tasmanian schools has surged as fears grow about the coronavirus pandemic.
Virus halts start to Chargers’ season
The NBL1 south conference, containing Tasmania’s three teams, has joined the north and already-postponed central conference in delaying the start of their 2020 seasons.
Virus to create major delays in judicial system
Major backlogs are expected in Tasmania’s already overburdened court system with jury trials suspended for four months.
World-class mountain bike event cancelled
The inaugural Dragon Trail mountain biking event scheduled for next week has been called off due to coronavirus.
Hospital to lock down amid coronavirus fears
The Government will stop visitors attending the Roy Fagan psychiatric centre, with its elderly residents at high risk of death or serious illness from coronavirus.
Mixed news for major motorsport events
Targa Tasmania will take a “seven-figure” hit after being forced to cancel this year’s event, while the state’s Supercars round has been postponed until at least July.
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