Why it matters if freight arrives by air or sea to King Island
The small island community is pleading with politicians from Canberra to fix the scheme meant to help bring down the cost of valuable freight after the cost of 2L milk surged to $9.
Politics
‘We’ll sort the Spirits’: Pledge as Ferguson takes a back seat
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to lead reforms after the Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco claimed the scalp of his deputy. His tribute to Michael Ferguson.
It’s not the first time Ferguson’s fallen
Michael Ferguson’s first speech in Tasmania’s parliament drew upon an ancient motto – dulcius ex asperis — meaning “life is sweeter after difficulty”. Why that was important then, and now.
Deputy Premier quits Cabinet over ferries fiasco
Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson has sensationally quit Cabinet over Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco. See the video >>
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‘Catastrophe’: Tassie election analyst predicts unhappy ending
Election analyst Dr Kevin Bonham has described the defection of two Liberal MPs to the crossbenches as a “catastrophe”.
Greens accused of ‘war on racing’
A right to information request has revealed 19 complaints against the state’s top harness racing trainer in recent years.
Stadium cost ‘impossible’ amid hospital being held together by duct tape
A state where operating theatres are held together with duct tape can’t afford a stadium, the opposition says. LATEST SLEDGE >
Greens claim house deal ‘a dud’
The Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network have traded words over whether Tasmania is about to get a housing boost or not. YOU DECIDE>>
Hobart mum watches 7yo daughter suffer for years as she waits to see a surgeon
A Hobart mum has watched her daughter suffer in pain while she waits years to see a paediatric surgeon to remove her tonsils. DETAILS >>
‘Landlocked, ageing hospital’: St Helens takeover ruled out
The Premier has ruled out a respite for a Hobart mental health facility slated for closure by its private operators. Jeremy Rockliff revealed his reasons for the decision in a heated parliament exchange.
Budget shock: GST hit for Tassie much worse than first thought
Treasurer Michael Ferguson says the federal budget contained even worse news that first thought for the state’s GST revenues. How much Tassie stands to lose >>>
Cap rent rises now, says Tenants Union in wake of mixed-bag budget
Housing help is on the way, according to the federal government after the budget was handed down, but a Tasmanian advocate says there’s one thing Tasmania can do right now now to ease pressure. WHAT HE’S CALLED FOR >>
How much Tasmanians get off their winter energy bills
Struggling Tasmanian households and small businesses will have a some relief this winter after the state government announced an energy relief package. SEE HOW MUCH YOU’LL SAVE >>
Top cop to lead security review in wake of doctor stabbing
Tasmania’s Department of Health has announced a decorated former police commander will lead an independent review of emergency department security. Here’s what it will examine.
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