Labor’s election pledge on Bass Strait freight
Federal Labor is announcing its plan to inject cash into subsidies for freight crossing Bass Strait.
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Knife crackdown laws one step closer to reality
Proposed new laws to increase police powers to search anyone suspected of carrying a knife is on track after passing a key hurdle.
‘Tasmania cannot afford not to build the stadium’: Premier
Jeremy Rockliff pledges to “never give in to the naysayers” as both major parties back the construction of the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point after a scathing report.
Damning report ‘underplays’ stadium benefits: govt
The state government says they’ll plough on with the “game-changing” new footy stadium without further delay after a new report labelled it an ‘alien’ on Hobart’s historic skyline.
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Adviser spending has Labor in a spin
The number of media advisers employed by the state government is booming as cutbacks loom in other areas of the state sector, Labor says.
‘Angry’ beach residents behind new salmon ad campaign
A group of anti-aquaculture activists have released a series of YouTube ads asking people why they are still eating Tasmanian salmon.
Work from home changes would take a ‘blunt axe to equality’
Peter Dutton’s push to put a stop to working from home would hurt working women, Tassie experts say.
Housing target numbers ‘fudged’, action needed now: Greens
Tasmanian Greens are urging for immediate action on short-stay accommodation, but the state government says the balance is right, while defending the number of new home builds.
Salmon crisis spurs Greens’ hopes of Senate history
Greens Senator Nick McKim is confident his party can leverage growing Tasmanian community sentiment against industrial salmon farming to make history at the upcoming federal election.
Airport cash splash: Dutton vows millions for Launceston, Flinders Is
The cheque book is open and Opposition Leader promises a $37m cash injection to boost tourism and trade should the Coalition win the upcoming federal election.
Wooley: Albo’s fishing for a political win
It’s unlikely the Prime Minister’s pro-salmon farming stance will influence the upcoming election result, says Charles Wooley
Change in plan flagged to fast-track new home for Spirits
The arrival of the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries could be fast-tracked with a fresh design for a vital berthing upgrade.
One-way ticket: Labor warns govt over Tasmanian population exodus
Labor has slammed the government for losing “planeloads of working-age Tasmanians” every week, after official data revealed 5472 residents left the state for the mainland in the last quarter.
Set aside stadium pocket for Tasmanian beverages: Labor
Hobart beer producer Jonathan Hess is hoping Tasmanians can be winners both on and off the field once the new Macquarie Point stadium is up and running in time the 2029 AFL season.
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