Covid-fatigued and overworked nurses say they have had enough
Exhausted nurses have had enough and have taken their grievances over staffing to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. WHAT THEY WANT >>
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Kiwi cricketers bowled by Covid ahead of Hobart ODI
Covid has cost cricket fans an ODI blockbuster between Australia and New Zealand but Cricket Tasmania is already planning something exciting involving the Kiwis next summer.
One Ag show canned, two put off as Covid struggle continues
While the Ashes attracts big crowds, family-friendly agricultural shows are being cancelled for a third year due to “rigid” rules which are eased for “celebrity events”.
Hectic queues subside as Tassie relaxes airport rules
The hectic queues have subsided somewhat at Hobart Airport, as Tasmania relaxed its Covid-19 flight rules. Do you agree with the change? HAVE YOUR SAY + LATEST >>
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‘Will not be tolerated’: Freedom Day protests planned for Hobart
Tasmania Police have issued a warning to those planning on joining a ‘mass day of action’ against mandatory Covid-19 vaccines in Hobart this weekend. LATEST >>
How to get your Covid vaccination certificate on your phone
With Tasmanians soon having to show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid to cross borders or attend some events, the Check in Tas app can now show your vax status. Here’s how to get the ‘green tick’ ✔️ >>
Covid fears as volunteer army eyes the border
The imminent reopening of the state’s borders has left many older Tasmanians anxious and even “scared”, but it won’t stop them getting out and helping others in need.
Tassie’s ‘Covidiot’ facing fresh charges in first court appearance
Tim Gunn, the man who allegedly breached hotel quarantine and sent Tasmania into a snap lockdown, has appeared in court in person for the first time — facing three new charges. LATEST >>
How Tassie businesses can apply for new support grants
Businesses struggling to recover from the impact of Covid-19 will be able to apply for their share in $30m of new state government grants. HOW TO APPLY >>
REVEALED: Tassie’s plan to deal with outbreak after borders open
More details have been revealed about how the ambulance service will cope a potential Covid-19 outbreak after Tasmanian borders open, as the state’s vaccination blitz continues. FULL STORY >>
Give the gift of travel as borders open to world
Tourism Australia has launched ‘The Gift of Travel’ campaign to help local operators post-pandemic featuring some famous Aussie faces. WATCH + 7 OF THE BEST TASSIE GIFT IDEAS >>
Deadline on compassion: Open our hearts and borders when it counts
With borders only just over a month away from fully reopening, Tasmania is at the stage of the pandemic where we should be showing compassion to families without hesitation. OUR SAY >>
‘Traumatic’: Tassie family’s heartbreak over dying father
A Tasmanian family has spoken of their heartbreak at not being able to visit their gravely ill father during his final days, saying the state’s border rules are lacking compassion. FULL STORY >>
Anti-vax health care workers aim for High Court
Tasmanian health care workers challenging a vaccine mandate have promised to take their case to the High Court if necessary, as they continue their injunction fight. LATEST >>
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