PHOTOS: Final piece of new Bridgewater Bridge in place
The $786m project has reached a major milestone on Thursday, as the final piece was slotted into place. Check out the photos >>
Politics
Rockliff coy on floating refugee camp claim
The state government has failed to rule out leasing the Spirit of Tasmania IV to the Scottish government as a floating refugee camp for displaced Ukrainians.
Libs’ second go at planning panels
The Liberal minority government’s second attempt to transfer planning council powers for some developments to special panels has been released for public comment.
Feds step in with cash to secure maternity services
The future of Tasmania’s maternity services have been locked in after the Health Minister announced the federal government would chip in. Here’s how it will help.
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School zone speed limits could drop
A peak safety body claims children are ‘much safer at 30’ after some other states take the plunge to drop school zone limits, and the state government hasn’t dismissed the idea. POLL INSIDE >>
How new scheme could make long service leave easier to access
The Tasmanian Greens are pushing to change long service leave entitlements so more people — especially women — can access it. The industries it could impact >>
Why Tassie’s economic outlook is worse than the rest of the nation
Tasmania’s economy is bucking a positive national trend — with a report saying it will shrink this financial year. Here’s why.
Is this Tassie’s worst roundabout? Plans to fix it
Traffic flow and safety will both be improved as the federal and state government combine to fix one of the worst traffic blackspots in greater Hobart.
Clock is ticking: Tassie’s goals on homes still MIA
The Property Council is waving a red flag in warning after Tasmania fell short of a national building target. Here’s why they are concerned.
Premier reveals latest timeline for new Spirit ferry decision
The Spirit of Tasmania IV is docked in limbo at a Scotland port. The Premier has shed light on the latest timeline on its future.
Penguin numbers feeling the heat, academics say
Little penguins are at the heart of calls by academics to assist the state’s tourism industry in adapting to changes caused by a warming climate. Find out why.
State last in population growth, new report shows
Tasmania’s economic outlook is neither better or worse than last quarter according to a new report. Why politicians can’t agree if that’s good or bad for jobs.
‘Gap to fill’ in Derwent Ferry service: Labor
The state Opposition has joined forces with an event management specialist to call for a strategy to be developed for the Derwent Ferry service when it comes to major events.
Peak body’s $150m health budget plea
The state government should dedicate five per cent of the health budget to preventive health measures, TasCOSS says. Here’s why.
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