Top 10 infrastructure projects coming in the next decade
The state government is spruiking its long-term plan for infrastructure, saying there will be big spending on a total of 442 projects. Here’s what’s planned.
Politics
FIRST LOOK: Work on duplicated causeways set to begin this year
Long-awaited upgrades to busy causeways in Southern Tasmania are expected to commence in late 2025 as the state government reveals concept designs of the project.
A job a day: Public sector job cuts target revealed
The state government will need to reduce the size of the public service by one worker a day for nearly eight years in order to reach its own target for “right sizing” the state workforce.
Shock figures reveal how long we’re waiting for ambulances
New figures have revealed the average ambulance response times in Tasmania, showing that we’re at the back of the pack nationwide.
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‘Will I wake up?’: Specialist wait symptom of poor health system
‘Every night I go to bed not knowing whether I’m going to wake up or not’. A diabetic pensioner Jack Tims, 77, says he is one of those waiting too long for support from the health system.
Local spend on billion-dollar Spirit ferries so far only $6m: Labor
Up to $100m on local content has been promised on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries, however Labor claims the government is lagging behind that mark after an RTI reveals costings.
Tasmanian politician chasing the clicks with fresh online pitch
Social media is brimming with influencers and there’s signs Tasmania’s politicians are seeking out that popularity. Check out Labor leader Dean Winter’s latest pitch. WATCH VIDEO >>
Lowest number of new build approvals in five years
With a housing crisis persisting, the number of private homes approved in Tasmania fell, ABS figures show. The state government has rejected criticism from Labor over the stat.
Tasmania’s most popular politician revealed
Our most admired politician has been revealed by the Mercury’s Big Issues survey. The result wasn’t even close.
Senator’s stadium call ramps up inter-city rivalry
Plans for an AFL stadium at Mac Point should be abandoned and more money invested into upgrading UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie says. POLL >>
Readers speak: Stadium supporters still a minority
A majority of Mercury readers continue to oppose the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point but have a keen interest in one other growing project, the Big Issues survey has revealed.
‘Sick of the bulls**t’: Anti-salmon campaigner takes tilt at politics
As a foreign correspondent he saw his fair share of conflict and now Peter George wants to enter the bear pit of politics. Read what he plans to do.
‘This is the right deal’: Liberals stick to plan despite stadium report
Since Dr Nicolas Gruen’s scathing report on the proposed stadium was released on Friday, the state government has not made an official media appearance. Until Sunday, when a Liberal MP fronted the media.
Hobart council seeks briefing on stadium report
The Hobart City Council is hoping for a briefing from Dr Nicholas Gruen, the author of a scathing report into the proposed Macquarie Point stadium. Read the latest reaction to the report.
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