Mona Foma show to transcend musical boundaries
Transcending traditional boundaries of music theatre and rock concerts, Mona Foma’s When Water Falls is a “funky, groovy” show about the importance of water. FULL FESTIVAL GUIDE >>
Covid Tasmania
‘Real difficulty’: Concern around Rockliff picking up education role
A political scientist has questioned the timing of having one minister with both the key health and education portfolios during Covid as schools prepare to return. LATEST >>
Albo blasts government as chemists struggle to source RATs
Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has criticised the government’s preparedness around rapid antigen tests on his visit to Tasmania, as pharmacies struggle to obtain stock.
‘Very frustrating’: Tassie FIFO worker laments WA border call
A Tasmanian FIFO worker who is employed at a gold mine in Western Australia has hit out at the WA Premier’s decision to delay opening the state’s border. HIS STORY >>
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Tassie health workers backflip on Covid jabs after sack threat
Some Tasmanian health workers who initially refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have had a change of heart after being sent termination letters. LATEST >>
LOCKED OUT: Tassie pubs, clubs, council off limits to unvaccinated
The list of places banning unvaccinated Tasmanians from December 15 continues to grow, with the town hall, dump and aquatic centre off limits as well as pubs, clubs and music venues. FULL LIST >>
How travelling through Tassie’s airports is about to change
New scanning stations, a special gate and two lines depending on where you’re flying from … here’s everything you need to know about coming to Tasmania. EXPLAINED >>
Strain revealed for Tassie’s latest Covid case
The Premier has urged Tasmanians to “turn up” and get vaccinated as the Omicron strain of Covid reaches Australia, as the variant of the state’s latest Covid case is revealed. LATEST >>
Current rules guarding against Omicron, says Gutwein
All international travellers intending to travel to Tasmania must undergo two weeks quarantine in the mainland state of their arrival with testing before they can enter Tasmania. LATEST >>
Will the church make the vaccine mandatory for priests?
The Pope has called Covid vaccinations “an act of love”, but the state’s religious leaders are yet to decide whether Covid-19 jabs should be made mandatory for all clergy. LATEST >>
Thousands of Tasmanians hit by vax certificate glitch
If you were unable to access your up-to-date digital immunisation record for weeks, you were not alone — and now the government has questions to answer. THE FALLOUT >>
Teens swarm clinics for Covid jabs
Thousands of young Tasmanians have streamed through vaccination clinics to receive their Covid jabs – and go in the draw to score some new tech. LATEST DETAILS >>
Vaccine push for Tassie kids could delay return to school in 2022
The Christmas school holidays for Tassie kids could be extended if the TGA approves Covid jabs for young children. HERE’S HOW >>
iPhones, iPads on offer as Tassie’s vaccination rates slow down
Tasmania will barely get to its 90 per cent vaccination target before the borders open on December 15 as Premier Peter Gutwein announces drastic measures. LATEST >>
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