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.
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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
Tassie lobster back on China’s menu after live export ban lifted
Tasmanian lobster fishers have welcomed the move to resume exporting to the lucrative Chinese market by the end of the year. Here’s what it’ll mean for Christmas seafood prices.
Ferguson’s fate hangs by a single vote
Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson’s future in cabinet hangs in the balance after Labor demands he be sacked from the position for his “incompetent” handling of the ferries project. The latest.
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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 >
Kicking off: Protest set to oppose stadium plans
Those opposed to a stadium at Macquarie Point are expected to turn out on Parliament Lawns next weekend. THEIR GAMEPLAN >
Premier wants stadium build to start ASAP
Premier Jeremy Rockliff wants to start the new stadium construction as soon as possible as opposition parties ask to see the fine print of the AFL deal.
Shut up and build, housing minister says
Housing Minister Guy Barnett wants federal counterparts to stop talking and start building, saying the top three priorities for delivering more homes faster are “supply, supply, supply”.
Premier vows stadium to be ‘game changer’ in Tasmania’s future
Tasmania’s investment in an AFL team is not just the culmination of the state’s long-held dream, but an investment in our economic future as well, Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. + ANALYSIS
‘Massive victory’: 1200 social and affordable homes secured in deal
An additional 1200 new social and affordable rental homes will be built in Tasmania, after a deal between Senator Tammy Tyrrell and the federal government. DETAILS >
‘Urgent’: State pushed to step up on mother-baby unit
The state government is being urged to fast-track a public mother-baby unit after the announced closure of Hobart’s St Helen’s Private Hospital. LATEST >
How Tasmanians can protect themselves from cyber threat
The internet can be a risky place when it comes to private data, the Tasmanian government warns. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Labor decries AFL ‘blank cheque’
The cost of Tasmania’s AFL team bid may well surpass $1bn – 15 times that paid by the last new team, Labor says.
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