Jacqui Lambie decides on Legislative Council bid
Senator Jacqui Lambie plans to run Senate candidates in three other Australian states – and she’s made a call about whether to run in Tasmania’s Upper House.
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Wooley: Trump’s scorn for democracy is a worry for allies
The former president is playing to the heartland of his support base by telling them what they want to hear – which is very concerning not just for those in the US, writes Charles Wooley.
$400m Hobart zinc works upgrade on hold
The $400m modernisation of Nyrstar’s Hobart zinc smelter has been put on hold as global economic conditions deteriorate and costs rise.
‘Told me in her own words’: Tyrrell spills beans on Lambie break-up
Independent Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell has fired back at her former boss, denying that she left the Jacqui Lambie Network because of plans to take the party national.
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Shock departures the main theme of 2022
With a new premier, new MPs and a brace of new ministers as the Liberals endured a tumultuous eighth year in office – the slogan “strong stable majority government” had to work as hard as a minister with eight portfolios. YEAR IN REVIEW>>>
Leadership rumblings grow louder for major parties
The next state election may be a couple of years away yet, but midterm is a good time for parties to take stock – and each of the state’s main parties has a reckoning ahead. Are these the faces to lead them into the future?
The Good, bad and ugly: Tassie’s councils biggest moments of 2022
From council elections to major developments, there have been some big moments from Tasmania’s councils this year. Here’s what made headlines in 2022.
Opponents vow to fight against ‘deeply unpopular’ golf course
The chief executive of Tasmanian Conservation Trust has vowed to fight the development of a golf course at Arm End after it received a green light earlier this week. UPDATED >>
Embattled hospital suspends key service for foreseeable future
Diabetic patients are the latest casualty of an overstretched Tasmanian health system as demand for services outstrips staff capacity. SEE THE LATEST >>
‘We’re begging’: Drivers urged to heed safety call
Tasmanian drivers have been urged to listen to the road safety message as police step up enforcement efforts this holiday season. See their message.
‘Nonviolent protest is essential’: Greens seek to override protest laws
Tasmanian-inspired anti-protest legislation has swept the nation, to the chargin of the Greens who are seeking to overturn the current laws.
Christmas crackdown: No festive cheer for paramedics
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re a Tasmanian paramedic, you’d better watch how you celebrate. Find out why they’ve been told to take the tinsel off the ambulances.
Tasmania’s $1.7b boost to be global green power player
Tasmania’s ambition to become an international renewable energy export powerhouse has been given a $1.7 billion boost with plans for a green fuel project in the state’s north. DETAILS >
Big Issues Survey reveals a state’s passions
We asked the questions that so many have answered. The clock is ticking down on your chance to take part in the Great Tassie Survey.
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