Tourism industry pleads for clear strategy from govt
Business leaders and tourism bodies have called for clarity and open discussions about future coronavirus measures, as they struggle to find a silver lining in keeping the state’s borders shut.
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Shut the Strait: Tassie’s borders to remain closed
Premier Peter Gutwein has reinstated Tasmania’s “moat”, backflipping on border measures set to come into place at the end of the week. SEE THE LATEST + REWATCH THE UPDATE >>
Revealed: where Tassie is holidaying now
New data reveals the first green shoots of recovery for Tasmania’s tourism industry – and the parts of the state we’re heading to for a little bit of down time.
Cafe owner’s warning: ‘If you are rude, we will be rude back’
A “fed-up” cafe owner has taken to social media in a plea to stop customers abusing his staff for simply following coronavirus restrictions.
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Courts add distancing to the list
The Magistrates Court of Tasmania, which has courts across the state, has announced it plans to continue operations throughout the coronavirus crisis.
Virus takes Mona, check: David Walsh
‘When danger reared its ugly head, he bravely turned his tail and fled’: Mona owner quotes Monty Python in statement about museum’s closure for the foreseeable future.
Public Health Service to take control of K Block
The Public Health Service will be taking control of K Block as part of a Public Health Emergency, declared this morning.
New measures to keep tabs on arrivals
Incoming travellers will need to provide their details if they are arriving in Tasmania after travel overseas. They will also need to self-isolate for two weeks under Federal Government restrictions.
Call for vigilance after seventh case confirmed
There is no evidence of community transmission of coronavirus in the state so far, the Health Minister says.
Big call on Tassie Supercars round
As major sporting events and competitions around the country are cancelled, organisers have decided whether the Tasmanian round of the Supercars championship will be held.
We’re all in this together
EDITORIAL: It might not feel like it now, but Australia is in a relatively fortunate position in that we have the opportunity to act faster to ensure that damage from coronavirus is minimised.
Twilight Market latest event to pull the pin
Markets, fun runs and multicultural festivities have joined the gowing list of events to be cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
Tasmanian school to close due to coronavirus
A Tasmanian private school will proactively close as of tomorrow to combat the spread of coronavirus, with students to study from home for a minimum of two weeks.
How you can help the local food industry
There’s an important way Tasmanians can help support local food businesses during the coronavirus crisis, says a Hobart food blog says.
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