De-escalation: RHH Covid measures downgraded to level one
Triage tents for Covid patients outside the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department are being moved indoors amid an escalation plan downgrade. DETAILS >>
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No reprieve in quest for answers over Howlett’s departure
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 >>
Albo promises Tassie tradie boost during second state visit
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 >>
Tassie Liberal MP ‘questioned’ whether she belonged in party
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 >>
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Project manager running for Lambie in Braddon
The Jacqui Lambie Network’s Braddon candidate says she can bring her professional knack of getting things done to achieve results for the marginalised in Tasmania’s North West.
Government accused of stalling on political donation reform
The premier cannot confirm whether Tasmania’s electoral donation reforms will be in place by the start of the next financial year as the government is accused of ‘dragging their heels’.
‘Complete debacle’: Education Minister’s France vacay slammed
Politicians have likened Sarah Courtney’s French holiday to Scott Morrison’s ill-fated 2019 trip to Hawaii after she tested positive to Covid-19 just days out from the start of the school year. LATEST >>
How the NDIS pushed Sandy Bay dad into election tilt
A local father of two, missed out on a seat when he stood for Labor at the state election last year – but this year he has his eyes set on the federal seat of Clark.
Proposed changes to Check In Tas app, update on mask restrictions
The Premier has announced some proposed changes for the Check In Tas app and revealed why we may need to stay masked up for a little longer. LATEST COVID UPDATE >>
Average rental price in Hobart climbs over $500
Rental prices have continued to climb in Hobart, with a “typical dwelling” now renting for over $500 a week – are you coping in Hobart’s rental market? HAVE YOUR SAY + LATEST >>
Discrimination Act a divisive, grave mistake
The debating of the Religious Discrimination Act just shows why we need to keep church and state separate, writes John Short.
‘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 >>
Ratepayers defend councillor busted for drinking in meeting
A Tasmanian ratepayers group has come to the defence of a councillor who was criticised for swigging alcohol during a council meeting, claiming the attack is a campaign against him.
Is it fourth time lucky for the battler from Braddon?
Craig Garland is standing for federal election in Braddon again this year. Could it be fourth time lucky for the former commercial fisherman who snagged 11 per cent of the vote in the last federal by election?
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