A bill imposing new restrictions and transparency requirements on political donations in Tasmania is a step closer to becoming law, with a crucial debate finally set to happen after an 11-month delay.
The government has been asked whether a major sewer will need to be shifted from its current route to run under the Cenotaph to make room for a stadium on the site. LIVE BLOG
The Mercury was on the ground from 8am all the way until midnight Saturday to keep our readers up to date with everything they needed to know about the federal election. COMPLETE ELECTION DAY WRAP>>>
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will use a whirlwind tour of northern Tasmania today to spruik the benefits of a new India trade deal, with island state growers and farmers set to cash in.
Tasmanian business owners say it is time to get rid of face mask restrictions in almost all settings, density limits and isolation rules. WHAT THEY WANT + HAVE YOUR SAY >>
A Tasmanian MP has called out vandals who defaced his election signs with specifically designed and printed stickers as the campaign heats up. SEE THE PICTURES >>
Triage tents for Covid patients outside the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department are being moved indoors amid an escalation plan downgrade. DETAILS >>
Questions continue to be thrown at the government regarding a “perceived conflict of interest” when resigned Minister Jane Howlett held the state’s sports portfolio. LATEST >>
A tradie training centre and a local jobs hub were two election sweeteners promised by Labor leader Anthony Albanese during his visit to Sorell. FULL REPORT >>
A Tasmanian Liberal backbencher has revealed she had doubt over whether she was in the right government party during an explosive admission on live TV. WHAT SHE SAID >>
The Tasmanian government does not support a bill to allow the exclusion of transgender athletes from women’s sport despite a push from a Tasmanian senator. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
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 >>
Despite her criticism of Scott Morrison, a rebel MP who is facing a major political fight at the next election has the Prime Minister’s support.
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