No confidence: Johnston drops bombshell on minority Premier
The future of Tasmania’s minority Liberal government appears increasingly uncertain after key backer, Kristie Johnston, declared she had lost confidence in the current administration.
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Inside the machine taking Tassie’s recycling to the next level
Tasmania is catching up with other states, such as South Australia and Victoria, on the recycling game and this ‘reverse vending machine’ is a key reason why.
‘No scores to settle’: Highflyer likely new Labor senator
Inspired by Paul Keating, Richard Dowling was drawn to politics from a young age. Read what makes the man set to become a senator tick.
‘Farce’: Labor scotches plans to lease Spirit for refugees
The saga over the leasing of Spirit of Tasmania IV, berthed in Scotland, drags on. Read the latest and why Labor is demanding answers.
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Cash for cans launch date revealed
The state government has revealed the kick-off date for the state’s drink container recycling scheme. Here’s what you need to know about the scheme.
School zone speed cut proposal gathers pace amid warning
The peak body representing Tasmanian state school associations is open to the idea of speed limits being dropped to 30km/h in school zones but has warned of possible “unintended consequences”.
Imported salmon threat to biosecurity, human health
Imported Chilean salmon poses a range of potential biosecurity risks on top of risks to human health through antibiotic and pesticide residues, a new report says.
‘Blinkers on’: Independents’ dismay at budget reform response
The independents who called for a review of the state’s finances say they’re underwhelmed by the government’s decision to ignore its recommendations.
Planning changes branded ’undemocratic’
The government’s plan to ban third-party appeals against development approvals are “some of the most anti-democratic laws the state has ever seen”, Planning Matters Alliance Tasmania says.
Budget deficit blows out by $500m
The state budget deficit blew out by half a billion dollars in 2024/25, reaching $1.3bn — the second-worst result on record, new Treasury figures show.
Eslake says budget repair response ‘lacks substance’
The state government has rejected or ignored the bulk of the recommendations of an independent report it commissioned into the state’s finances, a response its author has described as “disappointing”.
Grief stricken parents launch petition for ATV reform
There have been more than 20 deaths involving ATVs in Tasmania since 2000 and now a grieving couple have started a petition for tougher regulations around their use. Read what they want.
Wooley: No easy answer on the question of who to trust
DeepSeek may have copped some criticism, but China and Trump don’t have the monopoly on disinformation, says Charles Wooley
Planning appeals set to become stricter under crackdown
The state government will ban third-party appeals against council planning decisions, fulfilling a 2014 election promise. Here’s why.
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