Govt may rent out new ferries: Winter
Two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries could be leased out because of delays to berth upgrades in Devonport preventing the vessels from docking, Labor claims. Here’s the government’s response.
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Dealmaker: PM talks up Premier
‘Western Australia wanted to pinch our port. We wouldn’t let that happen’: Federal Labor were full of praise for Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his advocacy on behalf of Tasmania.
Former UTAS vice-chancellor civil suit debate on files
Lawyers continue to debate what is ‘relevant’ evidence in a civil suit lodged against former vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen alleging he groped a former colleague.
Feds fund $188m to upgrade crumbling Mac Wharf
The federal government will fund $188m in wharf upgrades for Hobart — securing the future of the Australian Antarctic program in Hobart for the next 30 years. The details revealed.
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‘Let the people decide’: Stadium stoush heats up
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A party divided, mortally wounded
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‘Shooting itself in the foot’: Tourism, industry heads call for stadium certainty
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Tassie AFL team at risk as MPs desert Libs
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Recall parliament, demands Labor
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