Sending kids to daycare doesn’t make you a bad mum
I hate the term “self-care” but as I consider sending my daughter to daycare I realise it’s necessary, says Edwina Bartholomew.
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‘Covid in our community is a reality’: Why it’s time to lock in Tassie’s path to freedom
As vaccination rates rise, we must see restrictions eased across Tasmania and the full return of the freedoms we once took for granted. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
State’s inequitable laws lead to a fine mess
Fines are one of the most regressive, oppressive and unfair forms of “punishment”, and it is time to inject some justice into the fines system, writes GREG BARNS.
How to stop retirement scaring the bejesus out of your wallet
Retirement can be like a spider landing in your lap when you lower the car’s sun visor at 80kmh, it scares the bejesus out of you. But there are financial strategies you can put in place.
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To support our Tasmanian makers and artists — stay home
MITCH MILLER: The best way to help makers and artists is to stop the virus
No vaccine for a long time, so what is Tasmania’s exit strategy?
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Letters to the Editor, March 27, 2020
In your Letters to the Editor today: What do politicians want from us; stop private health hikes; and have compassion for tourists.
Premier showing right kind of leadership
EDITORIAL: Unprecedented times such as these can easily show even the most seasoned of politicians to be wanting. However, Tasmanians should be proud of what Premier Peter Gutwein has done.
In troubled times, we must not forget these people
Connie Digolis: Community-managed mental health services will continue to serve and protect
Prepare for the sun to rise again in tourism
LUKE MARTIN: In these dark days for our tourism industry, we must seek assistance and hold firm. When given the green light again, we will go hard
Letters to the Editor, March 26, 2020
In your Letters to the Editor today: Smoking and coronavirus, heartfelt gratitude from survivors, and making do in a crisis.
Bishop Condie: Let’s beat loneliness together
RICHARD CONDIE: Reach out safely to avoid catastrophic social effects
Stop stockpiling medication, because pharmacies can cope
JOHN DOWLING: One-month limits averted disaster — and we must do more
The long road to recovery must start now
LISA DENNY: Retraining to help our economy should be put in place without delay
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