Dispute between union and health department intensifies
The state’s Industrial Commission has been forced to step in to resolve a dispute between the ANMF and the Department of Health over staffing numbers at a Tasmanian hospital.
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TV star catches mammoth giant crab in Tasmanian waters
He might be most well-known for his rock lobster fishing exploits, but the man affectionately known as Squizzy has made an unusual, and massive, catch.
Popular recreation lake closed for at least a week due to oil spill
The origins of an oil spill that caused the closure of a popular spot on the West Coast remains under investigation. Why the lake is closed for more than a week during the summer season:
What the PM has promised during his visit to Tasmania
Anthony Albanese brought his cheque book during a visit to Tasmania on Wednesday. Here’s what’s in line for a cash injection.
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Premier ‘increasingly concerned’ about conduct of dairy owner
‘2024 has tested the resolve of King Island like never before.’ Mayor remains confident despite the Premier claiming not enough is being done to secure new owners for King Island Dairy.
AI-powered cameras keeping forestry safe this summer
It can detect bushfires very early in areas where the nearest humans or other infrastructure is dozens of kilometres away. How new technology is being rolled out in Tasmania.
Hillcrest victims’ families launch new legal battle
Lawyers representing the parents of the children killed in the Hillcrest tragedy believe a new legal battle will be the ‘first step in the path to securing a measure of justice.’ The next steps.
Hazardous material near site of proposed 75-lot subdivision
The property developers behind a subdivision in the state’s northwest are confident the detection of a hazardous material on its land will not impact its project.
Tassie practices make room for more GPs with $1.7m in grants
General practices across Tasmania are set to receive infrastructure upgrades through a unique, ‘nation-leading’, training model only found in this state. How clinics will use the money.
Acting mayor walks out following redacted report debate
‘All right then, you stand up and walk out.’ A tense Tasmanian council meeting ended abruptly as a member of the public tried to ask questions. What went down.
Opposition to housing project at old footy ground forces changes
A social housing project that was so unpopular — that a petition against it garnered around 1100 signatures — is being revised. Why the project has caused anger.
Teaching ‘disappearing skills and trades’ the aim of $5.9m project
An arts and social justice company is set to turn a parcel of land in an industrial area into an ‘enterprise and incubation hub.’ The details.
Elusive grasshopper seen for first time in more than thirty years
It’s proven to be a slippery character but the endangered Schayer’s grasshopper has finally reared its head again in the state’s North-West after eluding experts for 35 years.
Approval for $40m shopping centre ‘dodgy’: Greens claim
While the CEO of a company developing a $40m shopping centre rejoices, the Greens have accused the Liberal government of a ‘dodgy’ deal. Here’s why.
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