Public sector job cuts plan angers unions
Public sector union leaders have accused the government of being “gutless” for failing to front a meeting about which jobs would be targeted by a hiring freeze on non-essential roles.
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Tassie would get three new urgent care clinics under Labor plan
The Albanese government says three new Medicare urgent care clinics will open in Tasmania if Labor retains power at the federal election. SEE WHERE THEY WOULD BE BUILT>>>
Labor accuses crossbencher of threatening to ‘blow up the government’
The Opposition has criticised an independent MP for publicly declaring she had lost confidence in the minority Liberal government.
Lease plans for new Spirit scrapped as Libs turn focus to home
Following weeks of uncertainty, the state government has abandoned plans to lease out the Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry, which is currently docked in Scotland.
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Foul-smelling waste from mass fish die-off spreads
Waste that’s likely to be congealed fish oil after a mass die-off of farmed salmon has spread as far as Bruny Island.
Winter surprise in latest poll as major parties drift
The major parties have drifted sideways in the latest opinion polling. Here’s the latest results.
Top 10 infrastructure projects coming in the next decade
The state government is spruiking its long-term plan for infrastructure, saying there will be big spending on a total of 442 projects. Here’s what’s planned.
FIRST LOOK: Work on duplicated causeways set to begin this year
Long-awaited upgrades to busy causeways in Southern Tasmania are expected to commence in late 2025 as the state government reveals concept designs of the project.
A job a day: Public sector job cuts target revealed
The state government will need to reduce the size of the public service by one worker a day for nearly eight years in order to reach its own target for “right sizing” the state workforce.
Shock figures reveal how long we’re waiting for ambulances
New figures have revealed the average ambulance response times in Tasmania, showing that we’re at the back of the pack nationwide.
Take LGH kitchen move off menu: Labor
Any attempt to relocate kitchen services from the Launceston General Hospital would undermine patient care and food quality, Labor says.
Minister slams Medicare clinic petition as ‘shameless politicking’
Federal Labor candidates have started a petition for Medicare clinics in Sorell and Burnie, however the state health minister has slammed the move. Here’s why.
Burnie the centre of state’s green push
The state’s Energy Minister has stamped Burnie the new epicentre of Tasmania’s efforts to go green, with a 200 per cent renewables target front of mind.
Labor wants state ‘back on basics’ to avoid economic decline
A “back to basics” mentality is precisely what the doctor ordered for the state’s finances, Labor says. Why a government minister says Tasmania is being “underestimated”.
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