New kid on the block Garland apologises for social media breach
Political newcomer Craig Garland admits he is still learning the finer points of Tasmania’s parliament, after being censured for publishing altered footage. How parliament responded:
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Government quiet on when key pokies report will be produced
Government has remained quiet on when a key pokies report, used to bat down the pre-commitment card, will be produced. Rolling coverage.
Premier escapes no-confidence motion after change of heart by Labor
A vote change by Labor has changed the circumstances for a previously unsteady-looking Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Here’s how it went.
Devils boss believes delay in finding new home was right thing
‘We have to have this facility up and running for the players when they arrive’. Tasmanian Devils Football Club breaks the silence over the location of its new High Performance Centre.
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‘Lack of motivation’ to fix RTI scheme: Ombudsman says
Tasmania’s Ombudsman has called out ‘government disinterest’ in the Right To Information scheme as the reason the slow system continues to backup. The state of RTIs in Tasmania:
Labor the big mover in new poll
The latest public opinion polling shows undecided voters are making their minds up about Dean Winter.
Direct flights from Hobart to Asia closer than ever
Direct flights from Hobart to Asia look to be closer than ever, with talks underway with two airlines. Here’s where you could soon go without a connecting flight.
‘Worst kept secret’: AFL high performance centre rumoured for Kingborough
Kingston could be the home of the Tasmania Devils, with rumours swirling the Kingborough Council won its bid for the high performance centre.
Ellis labelled ‘Trump from Wish’ over planning changes
The government’s controversial planning changes will be introduced in parliament this week. Read the latest in the heated debate.
‘Embarrassing’: Kings Counsel back in vogue
It’s been a vexed question for years as to whether lawyers recognised as Senior Counsel should be queen or King’s Counsel. Find out the latest move by the Attorney-General.
‘Bit of a shock’: Ex-Lambie MP’s big baby news
One of Tasmania’s newest MPs says she’s doing her bit to grow the state’s population. Her big baby news.
Dean Winter wants more oversight of the Spirits fiasco – but will it help?
After years long delays and huge cost blowouts, Labor leader Dean Winter wants a parliamentary oversight committee to monitor the final stage of the Spirits of Tasmania project.
Warning over health system’s big increase in part-time workers
More than 50 per cent of staff in Tasmania’s health system are working in a part-time capacity and the Greens say the situation is adding further fuel to the “staffing crisis”.
Wooley: Turns out, you can buy a slice of paradise
Even for those who have been everywhere and seen everything, there is nothing in the world like this, writes Charles Wooley
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