Wooley: China enters a ‘Franklin’ fight
Scott Morrison might not want a reprise of the Franklin Dam controversy in the Tarkine, so a compromise would be advisable, writes Charles Wooley.
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Thomas Keneally: ‘Lockdown is great for rogue states’
Critics claim border closures are tearing the nation apart. But award-winning novelist and historian Thomas Keneally disagrees.
Developer’s plans for 36 new townhouses in Kingston revealed
Builders who previously built 18 townhouses in a burgeoning community hub have proposed a further 36 units for the transforming area. SEE THE PLANS >>
‘Why we always lobby for better lives for Tasmania’s animals’
Working for the RSPCA has been ‘a shocking eye-opener’ for Jan Davis, and has sadly revealed how many animals are still suffering and in need of help across Tassie. She says her five RSPCA inspectors need understanding, not abuse from the community >>
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Inspiring vision of a roads scholar
Once a swaggie, late Tasmanian Labor luminary Justin O’Byrne learnt his politics while trekking the nation’s highways and his legacy is a model for future radicals, writes WAYNE CRAWFORD.
Palestinian leaders to blame for failure of two-state solution bids
PETER WERTHEIM says the Israel conflict could have been resolved.
China must be held to account
Uyghur people face inhumane racism at hands of government, says ZAINAB CLARK.
To-do list is a no-brainer
Every corner of the Greater Hobart area should be planning for population growth. And to accommodate the inevitable sprawl, transport solutions need to be locked in.
Wooley: blinded by stardom
Once upon a time in Hollywood, back when she was still a big star, I interviewed Sophia Loren. It was a big deal for 60 Minutes, but doubly so for me, because Sophia and I had a past.
Letters to the Editor, February 20, 2020
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We all face the ancient great enemy
RICHARD CONDIE: case against voluntary assisted dying legislation.
New model big step for students with disability
KRISTEN DESMOND: needs-based funding is not the silver bullet but it’s very promising.
An anatomy of wagging
KATHARINE O’DONNELL: understanding why kids wag helps to find ways to get them back in class.
Get on board bus solution
Two Tasmanian mayors are to be congratulated for finding out first-hand what the issues are for everyday bus travellers — the challenge now will be to get some concrete action to solve some of those problems.
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