From staff only having three hours between shifts to carers forced to juggle 14 residents at once, the Opposition leader has heard about the struggles inside the aged care sector. HARROWING STORIES >>
A standard election campaign visit to a Tasmanian business took an unexpected turn when a lone protester confronted Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he got out of his car. WHAT HAPPENED >>
Tasmania’s AFL Taskforce consultant Alastair Clarkson has a grand idea that will not only land the state a big league team but help reinvigorate and transform Tassie. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Legendary coach Alastair Clarkson has spent the past two days in Hobart as the Apple Isle eyes an AFL team. Here’s what he’s been up to.
The state Health secretary has apologised for Covid test delays and thanked people for their patience after many were turned away in droves a Hobart Covid testing clinic on Thursday. SEE PLANS TO ADDRESS QUEUES >>
Is it safe to attend a shop, restaurant or market if it has been listed as a Covid exposure site? Affected businesses explain how they have kept their premises safe >>
Australia’s new icebreaker has had its maiden trip to Antarctica delayed after a software malfunction was detected in the alarm and monitoring system. DETAILS >>
The capricious nature of state and territory rulemaking in dealing with Covid is dangerous and undermines the nation’s rule of law, writes GREG BARNS.
Tasmania’s borders are open but there’s some important new Covid-19 rules locals and travellers should know. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED >>
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 >>
The Christmas school holidays for Tassie kids could be extended if the TGA approves Covid jabs for young children. HERE’S HOW >>
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 >>
Supermarket giant Coles has signed up to a landmark partnership to promote Tasmanian produce across its stores. DETAILS >>
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.
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