Tasmanian politician chasing the clicks with fresh online pitch
Social media is brimming with influencers and there’s signs Tasmania’s politicians are seeking out that popularity. Check out Labor leader Dean Winter’s latest pitch. WATCH VIDEO >>
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Lowest number of new build approvals in five years
With a housing crisis persisting, the number of private homes approved in Tasmania fell, ABS figures show. The state government has rejected criticism from Labor over the stat.
Tasmania’s most popular politician revealed
Our most admired politician has been revealed by the Mercury’s Big Issues survey. The result wasn’t even close.
Senator’s stadium call ramps up inter-city rivalry
Plans for an AFL stadium at Mac Point should be abandoned and more money invested into upgrading UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie says. POLL >>
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The conclusion is confusion in every direction
The US president-elect’s words might seem backwards, but it really depends on which way you look at it, Charles Wooley writes.
‘Disturbing’: MP raises concerns about Covid vaccination choice
A Tasmanian MP is worried a constituent has no choice over her next Covid vaccination as she prepares to go to hospital. Read the health department’s response.
String of failures not enough to privatise, merge GBEs, MP says
A key independent MP says he is strongly opposed to any attempt to merge or privatise government-owned businesses despite a series of failures in service delivery.
Tassie firefighters to help battle raging Victorian blaze
Tasmanian remote area firefighters have deployed to help their Victorian counterparts battle a major bushfire burning in the Grampians National Park.
Inside the resignation of convicted judge Gregory Geason
Email exchange over the resignation of convicted Tasmanian judge Gregory Geason included a final ultimatum from the state government. An RTI reveals how it happened.
Wind farm needs five month shut down due to parrot: expert
A new report shows the critically endangered orange bellied parrot spends more time on Robbins Island than previously thought. What impact it could have on the proposed wind farm.
Uni staff ‘fear’ speaking out: Report finds laws need revamp
The laws governing the University of Tasmania need reviewing to address a drift away from its core role as an educational institution, a parliamentary committee has found.
Tasmanian inmates complain of ‘smelly’ shoes issued in prison
The Tasmania Prison Service is refusing improve the substandard, smelly and uncomfortable footwear it issues to prisoners, ignoring repeated complaints and recommendations, a report has found.
‘Disconnected’: Health union anger over nursing shortages
The nurses union has taken the government to the state Industrial Commission over what it described as an ongoing short staffing across the state’s major hospitals.
How you can track your bus or ferry in real time
Hobartians can now access real-time tracking information for buses and ferries, allowing public transport users to see how far away their ride is from arriving at a given stop.
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