Extra $10m funding to rebuild storm-damaged communities
Further assistance has arrived for communities picking up the pieces from damaging storms that swept through Tasmania. The details.
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New home for bulk-billed urgent care clinic in Bridgewater
Tasmanians in Hobart’s northern suburbs can save themselves a trip to hospital, with a new provider chosen for a bulk-billed Urgent Care Clinic. The details >>
Independent Garland breaks silence over no-confidence vote
Independent MP Craig Garland could hold Deputy Premier’s fate in his hands with the opposition pushing for a vote of no-confidence. Here’s what he had to say.
Best thing we can do is show how to get along
Here in the new world, we should strive to become an example to the old world rather than its reflection, writes Charles Wooley
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Parties take aim at stadium as questions over $240m deal remain
The return of state parliament is expected to be dominated by questions about the proposed Macquarie Point stadium – with a community group left wondering why there was no money to feed the hungry. DETAILS >
Rockliff rescues vital women’s health unit
The State Government has stepped in to rescue a dedicated private Mother and Baby Unit, to help mums with postnatal depression and anxiety. FIND OUT HOW >
All eyes on Federal Budget as tone set for state
Treasurer Michael Ferguson will be watching Tuesday’s federal budget with heightened interest: the key figures and projections will set the tone for the state budget in just 16 days time. DETAILS >
Calls for ‘bully claim’ to not gag MPs
Efforts intended to prevent bullying must not be used to protect senior public servants from legitimate criticism, the Greens say. LATEST >
‘Extremely concerned’: Government vows youth crime action
Police are determined to get on top of a surge in youth crime, but there is no single, simple solution according to Police Minister Felix Ellis said. DETAILS >
‘Anti-development’: Deputy Premier lashes Hobart council
A stoush has erupted between the Deputy Premier and Lord Mayor over the Macquarie Point urban renewal project. WHAT WAS SAID
Why Legislative Council election delivered surprise result
The Upper House of the Tasmanian Parliament has seen not one, but three surprising results at Saturday’s Legislative election. DETAILS >
Workers unions ‘more important than ever’ amid cost of living crisis
Hundreds of chanting union members have converged on Hobart’s CBD for a May Day march, tirelessly campaigning for the big issues facing Tasmanian workers amid a cost of living crisis.
Government on misery road over airport interchange
The state government has lost its bid to block a court case against a major airport road project — despite it already being completed and open to traffic.
PICS: Stadium size revealed in new images
New images produced by the government reveal the planned stadium’s approximate size — and its impact on the Cenotaph. SEE THE PHOTOS >
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