Planning body rejects stadium legal claims
The Head of the Tasmanian Planning Commission has rejected legal advice from the Macquarie Point Corp who said their stadium assessment ‘exceeded its brief’. The panel’s response.
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Wooley: I’m now backing Labor to win but I won’t put money on it
Elections are a reminder of how my politics have changed over the years … but not my inability to pick the outcome, writes Charles Wooley.
Tough draw for Lyons hopeful, while Clark stronghold snags number one
An independent has secured the number one spot on the ballot in Clark in the upcoming federal election — but Labor’s star candidate in Lyons has ended up at the bottom.
The great shuffle in Tasmanian public life this week
A Legislative Councillor is retiring, the Education Department has gained a permanent secretary and the Metro CEO is departing in a series of changes to senior roles in Tasmanian public life this week.
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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.
Chilean salmon is ‘slap in the face’ to Tassie workers: Duniam
Tighter biosecurity measures that would stop Chilean salmon — that local industry fears poses a risk — would be implemented immediately under a Coalition government, Duniam pledges.
Stadium, ferries: State parliament ready to debate hot topics
The Macquarie Point Stadium, the TT-Line ferries, the future of the salmon industry and youth justice are expected to dominate question time this week’s sitting of state parliament.
Why salmon was the word of the day on election campaign trail
The major parties have traded barbs over the future of the salmon industry in Tasmania, with the contentious topic threatening to be a dominant talking point on the federal campaign trail.
Labor names candidate to take on Clark and Andrew Wilkie
Labor has finally announced its candidate for the seat of Clark at the May 3 election. How they hope to win an “uphill battle”.
Wooley: We’re not exactly fielding our top political teams
There have been fumbles and own goals, making it tough to pick a winner from two uninspiring players, writes Charles Wooley.
Tasmania votes: candidates front up for election date
Tasmanian parties and MPs have come out in force following the federal election date announcement. What each corner of politics has to say about the big vote.
‘Bullsh*t’ claim over TAFE cuts
The Skills and Training Minister has been accused of “totally bullsh*tting” after revelations TasTAFE was considering forced redundancies for teachers in the state’s south.
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