Dozens dispute as homeowners slugged with rates hike
Hundreds of Hobart City property owners were told to pay twice as much in rates after a decision in June, but not everyone is happy to pay up. Are you exempt from paying?
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Special status for Kangaroo Bay Hotel a ‘waste of money’: Mayor
Clarence Council mayor Brendan Blomeley says it could be a waste of money if Chambroad’s Kangaroo Bay Hotel proposal is granted major projects status. Here’s why.
Tasmanian first for people living with dementia
In a first for Tasmania, a new specialised dementia clinic aimed at tackling the most severe cases will open at Glenorchy, freeing up eight long-stay beds in the state’s public hospitals.
Hobart’s pre-emptive snub ‘bizarre’, as Mayors eye off AFL opportunity
The Hobart City Council ruled out two sites for an AFL high performance centre, but its loss could be the gain of Glenorchy or Kingborough. Latest.
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Parenting program for young mums calls for helping hand
A live-in parenting and life skills program for young Tasmanian mothers facing challenge has put out an urgent call for volunteers. DETAILS >>
‘I can understand the anger’: Tim Gunn on his quarantine escape
A man who left hotel quarantine – sending southern Tasmania into a snap lockdown – has pleaded guilty to the escape. HIS APOLOGETIC STATEMENT >>
Calls to prune back ‘exorbitant’ tree protection rules
Hobart City Council has agreed to rethink its tree-chopping rules following public outcry over a $60,000 quote to remove a single tree. LATEST >>
Council blocks bid to cancel anti-transgender forum
An anti-transgender forum will go ahead after Hobart City Council voted down a motion to cancel it, with one alderman saying “we cannot be the arbiters of what the public thinks”. LATEST >>
No room for new business in Hobart CBD
Predictions of a glut of CBD office space as employees turned to working from home because of the Covid pandemic have not eventuated, new figures reveal.
‘Totally false’: Government hits back in water fight
TasWater and the state government have hit back at Labor’s claims around proposed price rises for water and sewerage services, but Labor is standing by its figures.
Battle for Ashes Test hosting rights heats up
With the plug now officially pulled on Perth hosting the fifth Ashes Test, it is game on in the race between Blundstone Arena and the MCG to host the series finale. LATEST >>
The five minutes that could save your family’s lives
Tasmanians are being urged to act now and spend the time to make a plan for what they will do if a bushfire threatens their home. SEE THE ADVICE >>
Blow up Santa disaster leaves hundreds without power
The state’s electricity provider has issued a warning this festive season after a blow up Santa caused a mass power outage in Southern Tasmania.
Tassie servo legend retires after more than 50 years
The owner of the Caltex Howrah servo is entering retirement after more than 50 years behind the pump, marking an end of a three-generation legacy. HIS STORY >>
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