Labor unveils candidate for Legislative Council election
A tradie has been named as Labor’s candidate for Elwick in the Legislative Council. Find out why she wants to replace Josh Willie in the seat.
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Labor MP makes call on leadership challenge
She’s been speculated as a contender for the Labor leadership, and now long-standing MP Michelle O’Byrne has decided whether she’ll have a crack. The decision + Her vision for Labor.
Serial Braddon candidate could snatch unlikely victory
A serial independent candidate in Braddon could be on track to snatch an unlikely victory from under the nose of the Liberals as the party hopes to shore up its hold on minority government.
Revealed: Big-spending Federal MPs in Tassie
Tasmania’s federal politicians ran up $1.5m worth of expenses in the first quarter of 2023, according to new figures. Here’s who spend the most + The MP who spent thousands on a trip to Fiji.
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TasWater cops warning after ‘massive’ effluent spill
Tasmania’s water and sewage utility has been issued a warning by the environmental regulator after a 1.23 million litre effluent spill – but the Greens say further penalties are needed.
Anti-greyhound racing petition attracts record signatures
A petition urging the state government to stop funding greyhound racing has achieved a record number of signatures, prompting the industry to hit back at its detractors.
‘Chalk and cheese’: How the AFL treated the Suns v Tassie bid
An insider who witnessed the Gold Coast Suns deal for an AFL licence says Tasmania deserves to be treated ‘much better’ by the footy powerbrokers. See how the deals compare>>>
Why firefighters are leaving the state in droves
Tassie firefighters are paid wages so low compared with mainland counterparts that one left for a job two levels down and still got a rise, the union says. SEE WHAT THEY GET PAID>>>
‘Too divisive’: Premier supports Australia Day change
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has thrown his support behind a change to date of Australia Day. Join the debate >>>
‘End the free ride’: Greens respond to state budget
Measures to address the impact of climate change, improvements to animal welfare and hikes to mining royalties are among the key features of the Green’s budget response. WHAT THEY SAY>>>
Call to act on ‘amazing ideas’ for Hobart historic gem
The government has given an emphatic answer to calls to act on the ‘amazing ideas’ for the future of an iconic Hobart heritage site.
‘Cruel lie’: Greens reveal record on public housing builds
The Greens have crunched the numbers on the government’s record in house construction over the past eight years. SEE THE SHOCK NUMBERS>>>
‘Awesome journey’: Roadside fixture retires from politics
Serial campaigner Steve Mav is waving a final goodbye to his career in politics, declaring that he will no longer be running for public office on Sunday.
Besieged council struck a financial blow in court
The saga of a previous Board of Inquiry into a southern Tasmania council continues to roll on six years after its conclusion, with a court now ruling in favour of the council’s insurer.
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