Elective surgery to bear virus pain
The Tasmanian Government warns elective surgery could stall to ensure hospitals have capacity to treat coronavirus patients.
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No more cruise ships allowed
Public concern over cruise ship passengers disembarking in Tasmania has prompted the government to issue a ban on them docking here – two days after Burnie hosted passengers from its sixth ship in a fortnight.
Eisteddfod on cancelled events list, Supercars in limbo
A popular dance eisteddfod which usually stars thousands of Tasmanian children is the latest large-scale event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
Premier considers advice on cruise ships
UPDATED: The State Government is considering whether cruise ships should continue docking at Tasmanian ports amid the coronavirus crisis.
Travel curb: Hobart one-day cricket game scrapped
The remaining two one-day cricket games between Australia and New Zealand have been cancelled because of tough new travel restrictions introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Pressure grows for extended shutdown
Tasmania’s most popular tourist attraction may be forced into a lengthy closure amid calls for hotels and restaurants to shut to minimise the spread of coronavirus.
Supercars cling to hope of Tassie races
Supercars officials, team owners and drivers are eager to race in Tasmania this year despite the coronavirus cloud, with a return later in the year possible if next month’s event is postponed.
Closing borders ‘disruptive’ as fifth case announced
Health authorities say shutting Tasmania’s borders is unnecessary, describing it as “socially disruptive”.
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