Tasmanians to walk for suicide prevention and awareness
Tasmanians will converge on Parliament Lawns in a show of solidarity for families who have lost loved ones to suicide for Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows march.
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Child safety officers walk off job
The Health and Community Services union says morale is at an all-time low among Child Safety Workers, as staff walk off the job across the state.
RACT: Shop around before filling up at bowser
With petrol and diesel prices in Tasmanian currently tracking northward, the RACT has advised motorists to shop around when filling up at the bowser. Are you paying too much at your local?
Avebury has ‘bright future’ despite administration: Ellis
The owner of Avebury Nickel Mine has been placed in administration. But what does it mean for the mine?
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Schooner chucker sentenced after Hobart pub brawl
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Here’s why you should give sheep dog trialling a go
A Huon Valley woman has taken up sheep dog trialling because she wanted an interest that had nothing to do with work, was active and she could do for the rest of her life.
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Council bans jumping castles, inflatable devices
A southern council has moved to ban any land-based inflatable devices on its properties following the tragic events at Hillcrest Primary School.
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