New Spirit of Tasmania cost blowout as debacle deepens
The cost of the replacement Spirit of Tasmania project has blown out further, according to the Opposition, with the state government accusing Labor of “misrepresenting” figures.
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Wages boost: Tasmania tops nation in pay growth
Tasmanian workers have enjoyed a jump in wages in the year to September that leads the nation, according to the latest ABS figures.
‘A voluntary card is as useless as voluntary brakes in a car’
A coalition of civil society groups is urging the state government to stay the course when it comes to poker machine reforms, saying a voluntary card would be useless.
Councils lash ‘ham-fisted’ planning reforms
The mayors representing four greater Hobart councils have slammed planned reforms to development approvals, labelling it as the “wild west of planning” and “cowboy stuff”.
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Home renting MP seeking re-election in Upper House
He was elected convincingly at a by-election and now Labor has endorsed Luke Edmunds to run again in Pembroke. Read why he’s running again.
REVEALED: New $28m sports centre for southern Tasmania
Sports including basketball and futsal are turning young people away because of a lack of facilities. A new sports centre in southern Tasmania will be a godsend for them.
Larger public service with half the budget compared to NT, ACT
The Integrity Commission pleads for doubling of funds after its chief revealed there wasn’t enough money to handle the workload.
Is Albo being transparent or see-through?
The PM’s long relationship with the discredited Alan Joyce now appears both embarrassing and compromising, writes Charles Wooley
Office politics: Conflict of interest claims rejected
The cabinet reshuffle has sparked a war of words over pokie reforms with claims a government minister had a ‘serious’ potential conflict of interest being rejected by the government.
‘Constant supervision’ needed to avoid further Spirit delays, Labor
The opposition believes the Premier and his government ‘needs constant supervision’ to delivery of the new Spirit ferries. Here’s how the government responded.
Inside the pokie reform feud: Ex-Treasurer lifts the lid
The former Treasurer has lifted the lid on the pokie reform divide, exposing his views on claims made by the THA that a card scheme would harm businesses. Here’s what he says.
Spirit availability a ‘nightmare’ for Hobart fisherman
Businesses having invested big to capitalise on new Spirit capacity promised for this summer are suffering a ‘nightmare’ situation, Labor says. Here’s how it’s impacting one business.
Plan to dock ferry in Scotland will save money: Premier
A decision to park one of the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries in a Scottish port has been defended by the Premier who says it will protect taxpayers. Here’s why.
How businesses can cut back on surging power costs
A new grant program has been launched to help Tasmanian small businesses identify ways to save energy and money.
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