Fresh attempt to revive Huon Valley’s multi-million art installation
A proposal for a “never ending kaleidoscope” art installation in the Huon Valley by Mona DarkLab’s Project X could be back on the books. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS >>
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‘No respect’: MP slams Howlett claims as ‘violence’ and ‘abuse’
Claim and counterclaim have dominated a fourth rowdy day of parliament debate with one MP claiming Labor has committed acts of ‘harassment’ by continuing to ask questions about Jane Howlett.
‘No purpose’: Businesses call to scrap masks and iso rules
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 >>
‘Porky Pies’: Election signs defaced as campaign takes nasty turn
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 >>
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Leading gay rights activist to hand back honour if federal bill passes
The federal government’s Religious Discrimination Bill overrides Tasmania’s “gold-standard” Anti-Discrimination Act according to a leading gay rights advocate – while a Tassie senator calls to have it thrown out.
‘Heartless’ visa decision leaves Tasmanian’s wife stranded
Home Affairs bureaucrats have cancelled a Hobart man’s reunion with his wife stranded overseas due to Covid.
Bus drivers blame government ‘negligence’ for trip cancellations
Bus drivers say the government’s “gross negligence” is to blame for Tasmania’s driver shortage, not just Covid-19. FULL STORY >>
Relief for Tasmanians crippled by building company collapse
Tasmanians affected by home building companies recently going into administration will be able to get their deposits back thanks to an insurance scheme being reintroduced by the government.
Washington seeks evidence from Tas poppy workers and scientist
Tasmanian genetically-engineered poppies and those that work with them have become drawn into a massive American legal battle. FULL STORY >>
Eleventh hour call to rethink Covid testing for students and teachers
A member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council says Tassie is out of step with interstate student and teacher testing guidelines and wants a rethink to stop school restart outbreaks. LATEST >
Where to get your child vaccinated in Tasmania
Parents are being urged to get their kids vaccinated if they haven’t already, as the rush continues before students return to school next week. LATEST + CLINIC DETAILS >>
Fish frenzy: 2020 salmon escapes caused little harm, study suggests
Two major fish escapes at Huon Aquaculture in 2020 are not believed to have caused significant ecological harm, but the Bob Brown Foundation says the research is letting the company off “scot-free”. DETAILS >>
Minister stuck overseas with Covid called in to ‘crucial meeting’
The Education Minister who is stuck in isolation with Covid in France will have to be up at the crack of dawn on Friday for a crucial meeting. LATEST >>
Criticism ‘disappointing’: Liberal MP defends Tame’s refusal to smile
Bass Liberal MP Bridget Archer has described criticism of Grace Tame’s refusal to smile as ‘disappointing’, saying the former Australian of the Year exercised ‘agency and autonomy’.
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