Private hospital to no longer provide maternity services
After being accused by Labor of radio silence on the matter, the state government has confirmed North West Maternity Services will be transitioned to the public system on schedule.
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$20m facelift for Cradle Mountain operator seeking a new audience
Appealing to a broader demographic is the rationale behind a new $20 million redevelopment of a caravan park at Cradle Mountain that has seen the installation of luxury cabins among other upgrades.
‘Catastrophic’: More join the fight to keep medical centre open
The state’s peak health consumer group has weight into the debate around an impending GP closure debate, saying that “primary care in Tasmania is no longer working the way it should”.
Councillor kicked out of meeting over ‘research racism’ stoush
After telling a colleague to “research racism”, northwest councillor Trent Aitken was kicked out of a council meeting for not apologising or withdrawing his comments.
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Top Tassie union official banned from worksites
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Teen donut king expands business into Launceston as demand grows
A Tassie teenage donut king is expanding his delicious empire to another city to fill a hole in the market. STORE DETAILS >>
Wet weather potholes causing driving pain on northern highway
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Parents’ relief as Stu makes it through
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Brian’s fight for fellow aged care residents’ rights
An aged care resident who recently blew the whistle on poor conditions at a Tasmanian aged care facility has won a court battle to retain his independence to keep fighting for residents. LATEST >>
Converted school bus nestled in forest among our best tiny homes
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Flash flood warnings for Tassie with wet weekend ahead
It’s looking to be a wet and windy weekend across the state, with the weather bureau warning rainfall may lead to flash flooding. LATEST FORECAST >>
New Burnie shiploader a game-changer for mineral exporters
A new $64m facility planned for the Port of Burnie will load ships twice as fast and give Tasmanian miners the green light to bump up exports. DETAILS >>
Stubbie thrower sentenced after ‘reckless’ attack
A professional Tassie darts player who hit an uninvited party guest in the head with a full stubbie of beer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wounding. FULL COURT REPORT >>
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