Winter’s gamble on dethroning Premier backfires
Dean Winter’s gamble on toppling Jeremy Rockliff has backfired for the Labor Party, as the premier told the tally room he would ask the Governor to ‘recommission the government’.
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‘Sends a message’: Stadium backers hit streets in election day march
Supporters of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium made their voices heard at both the ballot box and in the streets on Saturday, coming out in force to spruik the potential virtues of the project.
Voters favour Winter in hung parliament: YouGov poll
The final public poll of the Tasmanian election campaign released on Friday night points to another hung parliament, with unprecedented support for minor parties and independents.
Long wait looms for Tassie election call
Tasmanian voters look set for a long wait for the ultimate outcome of today’s unexpected and unwanted state election. All you need to know ahead of the vote count.
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Libs pledge perinatal mental health expansion
As election day approaches, the Liberal Party has announced a major commitment to Tassie families, promising a significant boost aimed at supporting mums and bubs across the state.
Former racing minister wants end to greyhound racing
Polling has shown Tasmanians are opposed to public funding of the greyhound industry. The former racing minister who wants funding phased out and why.
Hobart clinic promise will ease three hour trip to visit doctor
Getting to visit the GP is often difficult but for some eastern shore residents it can involve a three hour round-trip. Labor plans to make it easier for people at Risdon Vale.
Liberals banking on iron future
The critical mining industry is at the heart of the Liberals’ new economic strategy, which promises to streamline approvals and cut red tape to back traditional industries and regional jobs.
‘Horrifying’: Family violence rates spark Greens committee plan
ABS data on the incidence of family violence has revealed alarming findings for Tasmania. The Greens’ plan to tackle it.
Search and rescue’s future up in the air
A 25-year-old search and rescue operator hangs in the balance as its expiring contract could soon be handed to a mainland business. What Labor’s leader is proposing.
Pull Lennon into line, says Premier to Labor leader
Cheaper, fairer, but not quite ours?: The Liberals’ plan for TasInsure, a state-owned insurance company has hit a snag. The latest.
Labor promise to ease energy bill toll on families
A national charity has put its support behind a Labor election promise for energy bill relief as cost of living drives up prices for Tasmanian families. How the plan could benefit you.
‘Holy moly’: Election sign distracts driver, department unhappy
We’ve all noticed election signs popping up across the state but one has drawn the attention of a businessman — and the Department of State Growth. Read his concerns.
‘Going ahead’: King Island Dairy going from strength to strength
The King Island Dairy is advertising for two apprentices just a year after the iconic factory was slated to close, with morale and sales on the up. WHAT’S NEXT >>
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