‘Inclusive society’: Tasmanian government rejects sport gender laws
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‘Overworked, understaffed’: Albo hears Tassie aged-care horrors
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 >>
Tarkine protester confronts PM on visit to Tasmania
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 >>
Why ScoMo backs outspoken MP
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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$10k granny flat grants to relieve housing shortage
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Residents’ hopes fade as Liberals dig in on Outlet plan
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Trials and triumphs of a Hobart homeschooling through Covid
Homeschooling has been a “nightmare” at times for a local mother-of-nine, but she says it also comes with its fair share of heartwarming experiences.
Is it time for Tassie to ditch the check in?
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Huon by-election to coincide two more polling days
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First Covid cases detected on Bass Strait Islands
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‘NSW looking like a super spreader event for the entire country’
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REPORT CARD: Here’s how Tassie’s MPs rated in 2021
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Nurses feeling undervalued after allowance calls rejected
Tasmanian nurses are “incredibly disappointed” the state government has rejected their call for a special Covid-19 allowance.
‘Absolute disbelief’: Claims child’s rape was swept under rug
A Tasmanian mother’s claim that the alleged rape of her eight year old daughter has been whitewashed by authorities has sparked outrage.
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