Racing clubs around the state demand Murrihy Review be released
An explosive letter sent by Racing Clubs Tasmania chair Andrew Scanlon to Felix Ellis has called for the Murrihy Review to be released to the public.
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Tasmania one of two Aussie destinations on prestigious visit list
‘We know Tasmania has what the world wants.’ Tassie is rubbing shoulders with global tourism giants after making the cut on a prestigious visitors guide. How the state ranks >
‘Bad as it gets’: Hospital chaos leaves ambulances depleted
A paltry number of ambulances were available to respond to emergencies in Tasmania’s South on Monday, leading to a “chaotic” 24 hours at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Greens lash ‘disturbing’ Mac Point stadium planning process
The assessment of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium was compromised by the proponent also being the author of planning guidelines for the site, the Greens say. The government’s reply.
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‘Unacceptable’ rise in hospital waiting lists
Tasmania’s health and hospital system remains in “an utterly dire state”, Labor says, but the government has pointed to some “encouraging improvements”.
Child sex abuse victims win $5.3m payout
Abuse victims of former a priest and teacher have received more than $5m in a move lawyers said showed the government “is being brought to account and acknowledging its responsibilities”.
‘You can do better than pander to the anti-vax minority’
Courting extremist anti-vaxxers is hardly the way to get re-elected when 85 per cent of Tasmanians have already voted by rolling up their sleeves, according to Charles Wooley.
Abetz can do better than pander to the anti-vax minority
Courting extremist anti-vaxxers is hardly the way to get re-elected when 85 per cent of Tasmanians have already voted by rolling up their sleeves, according to Charles Wooley
‘Wrecking ball’: TasTAFE becomes independent under new law
Vehemently opposed by teachers, unions and Labor, the government says a new structure will prepare TasTAFE to train the workforce of the future. LATEST >>
Lambie’s bid to become TikTok star after viral vaccine speech
After her speech in support of vaccine mandates set TikTok on fire this week, Senator Jacqui Lambie has taken to the social media platform in a bid to connect with her younger supporters.
Controversial Antarctic runway plan canned
The Morrison government has turned its back on a plan to build a concrete runway in Antarctica, prompting criticism from one of its own backbenchers. LATEST >>
Controversial pokies laws pass parliament
After years of community discussion, reforms to Tasmania’s gambling industry are set to become law with some MPs condemning the decision. LATEST >>
‘Chilling’: Intimidation claims see parliament erupt
Greens MP Rosalie Woodruff says she is “deeply disturbed” by Kristie Johnston’s apology over conflict claims, saying ‘this does not read as a statement made freely’. LATEST >>
Figures mask overcrowding in ‘powder keg’ prison
The true level of the “serial human rights abuse of overcrowding” in the state’s prison system is being hidden in the way the figures are reported, a review has found.
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