Wooley: Neither Albo nor Dutton are all that inspiring
The quality of political leadership both in Australia and overseas has resulted in deep and widespread discontent across the globe, writes Charles Wooley
Politics
Talks resume as clocks ticks down to maternity service shutdown
The race is on to avoid a birthing shortfall as talks with Canberra resume in a bid to find extra capacity for hospital maternity ward.
Foul-smelling waste from mass fish die-off spreads
Waste that’s likely to be congealed fish oil after a mass die-off of farmed salmon has spread as far as Bruny Island.
Winter surprise in latest poll as major parties drift
The major parties have drifted sideways in the latest opinion polling. Here’s the latest results.
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New Spirit of Tasmania ship continues to rack up bills overseas
As the state government continues to pay berthing costs to keep the first of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels in Scotland, the Opposition is calling for the urgent finalisation of a review into TT-Line’s finances.
How 24-year-old tradie could afford his first home
Carpenter Josh Thomson is one of 1700 Tasmanians who were able to purchase their first home. Here’s how.
Govt slams Mac 2.0 as ‘dead, buried, cremated’
A senior government minister has declared the Mac Point 2.0 stadium proposal is “dead, buried, and cremated”, and accused its key backers of endangering the state’s AFL dream.
Alleged Ashley offender’s four years on full pay
An Ashley Youth Detention Centre worker accused of multiple child sex offences remains on the public payroll more than four years after being suspended. The government’s response.
‘Sour grapes’: councillor hits elector poll rule change move
One Clarence councillor’s hopes for a change to elector poll rules has caused a stoush with a fellow council colleague. POLL INSIDE >>
‘Enough is enough’: $300k wasted on ferries caught in limbo, Labor
A right to information request has revealed the cost of sending local content to fit-out the ferries to Finland — and Labor claims it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
No charges for doctor over LGH death certificates
The Greens will seek an explanation as to why police say there is insufficient evidence for charges after an in investigation into allegations of false death certificates being issued. Read the latest.
How can a company deny access to my fave fishing spot?
Tasmania is increasingly owned and controlled by remote corporations in what could be termed ‘New Colonialism’, laments Charles Wooley
Gym ‘bursting at the seams’ given $2.5m boost
The state government will chip in $2.5m to help the Hobart Gymnastics Academy’s bid to build a new home. Here’s what’s planned
Salmon industry ‘important to grow and thrive’: Enviro Minister
The state government is once again backing the salmon industry amid its uncertainty following a tour of Storm Bay and Tassal facilities. Here’s how many Tasmanians share the same view.
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