‘Once-in-a-lifetime’: Bridgewater Bridge’s official opening
Thousands braved the chilly Tassie morning to officially open one the state’s most expensive infrastructure projects.
Politics
‘Trailblazer’ Labor MP remembered as ‘amazing human’
Long serving Labor MP Gill James is being remembered as a friend, mentor and tireless worker for veterans. Read the tributes to the political “trailblazer”.
Wooley: Let’s hope new industry doesn’t smell a bit fishy
It’s not surprising that Tasmanians are a tad sceptical about plans for a sardine fishery in Bass Strait, writes Charles Wooley.
‘Suspicious’: Clarence councillor wants AFL centre details released
The Clarence Council has supported a councillor’s move to put in a RTI request for details about the assessment for the AFL’s High Performance Centre at Kingston. What he wants to know.
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Thousands in step to celebrate new Bridgewater Bridge
Thousands of Tasmanians will put the new Bridgewater Bridge to the test on Sunday, with a whopping number of registrations received by the government for the opening. How you can join them.
MPs, unions react to ‘smoke and mirrors’ budget
Unions, MPs and community organisations were quick to dash the government’s hopes of a well-received budget on Thursday, slamming the report as a “massive fire sale”. What they had to say.
ANALYSIS: Deepest series of cuts needed to balance cheque book
The Liberals have promised surpluses many times, but keep moving the marker on when it will be delivered, Political Editor David Killick writes.
Everything you need to know about this year’s state budget
Tasmanian treasurer Guy Barnett has delivered his no-frills first budget. WHAT’S IN IT >>
No timeline locked in for new Spirits ferries after latest delay
Workers are still assessing the “technical issue” with the replacement Spirit of Tasmania ships that has delayed its delivery to Tasmania, again. The latest >>
Symbolic vote indicates strength of Mac Point stadium case
The Lower House — that is key for the state government to move ahead with the proposed Mac Point Stadium — has been tested with a symbolic vote. HOW IT WENT >>
Why Tas government will no longer ‘progress’ treaty
The state government has walked away from pursuing a treaty with Tasmanian Aboriginal people but has announced funding for a historic initiative it says will further the cause of reconciliation.
Govt chalks up mega education spend with literacy in sights
The Tasmanian government has spruiked its commitment to education ahead of Thursday’s budget, announcing mega spending for almost two dozen schools over the next four years.
Another six years of Lambie with final Senate seats locked in
The long, drawn-out wait is over for controversial Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie who has been fighting for her political life as the final Senate seats are locked in.
Hobart Private Hospital to continue operating despite receivership
Despite its owners being placed in receivership, the Hobart Private Hospital will stay open. But an independent MP is worried about its future.
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