Marinus Link to split from TasNetworks to go its own way
TasNetworks is positive for the next chapter of Marinus Link because ‘projects of this size need their own entity’. What’s to come.
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Southern Outlet roadworks could cause commuter nightmare
Construction of a fifth lane on the Southern Outlet could potentially cause ‘avoidable fatalities’ due to delays in emergency service vehicles, government documents reveal.
Interest free back-to-school loans up for grabs — who qualifies?
No-interest loans made available to help struggling Tasmanian families facing the burden of back-to-school costs. Discover who qualifies for the support.
Government launches economic blueprint for state’s North
Eight Northern Tasmanian councils have joined forces with the state government to attract increased investment in the region and drive economic growth across a number of sectors.
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Glimmer of hope in public housing waiting list
The number of people on the state’s public housing waiting list has grown 17 per cent in the past year, but there was welcome, if small, drop from the previous month.
O’Connor confident in future of her party
Greens Leader Cassy O’Connor says she is still “motivated to bounce out of bed” each morning as she eyes more seats for the party at the next election. FULL Q&A >>
REPORT CARD: Here’s how Tassie’s MPs rated in 2021
The plodders, the true believers, the haters and the failures – Mercury political editor David Killick delivers the low down on every member of the House of Assembly and the 2021 they’ve had.
Salmon industry winning the PR war, poll shows
The salmon industry claims it is winning the PR war, pointing to polls showing Tasmanians are becoming more favourable of farmed salmon.
Nurses feeling undervalued after allowance calls rejected
Tasmanian nurses are “incredibly disappointed” the state government has rejected their call for a special Covid-19 allowance.
Tears of joy at happy ending to two-year search for home
After living in three women’s shelters and transitional housing and missing out on dozens of rentals, Paige Robertson-Wood and her children finally have a place to call home.
RHH triage tents taken for a test run
The new external triage tents outside the Royal Hobart Hospital’s emergency department have been put through their paces in preparation for any Covid-19 community transmission.
Bridge builder selected as design refined
There is finally concrete movement on the Bridgewater Bridge project with the preferred tenderer named and improvements made to its design. WATCH VIDEO >>
Major support for national anti-corruption watchdog
The majority of voters in two of Tasmania’s most marginal federal electorates support the establishment of a national anti-corruption watchdog, new polling shows. LATEST >>
‘Whole place runs on overtime’: Risdon staff fear for safety
Correctional officers say they fear for their safety, claiming understaffing is increasing the risk they face every day. WHAT THEY WANT >>
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