Claims ‘calm’ Tasmania is defying Covid predictions
Leaders believe the public response to the reopening of the state’s borders was a large part of the reason infection numbers were lower than early predictions.
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Lobster catch cap rocks the boat
The government is looking to rejuvenate “poor” lobster stocks along the East Coast, but a peak body has shared concern over the looming commercial fishing quota restrictions.
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.
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Covid fears as volunteer army eyes the border
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.
Enablers should be prosecuted as harshly as abusers, survivor says
An abuse survivor and key advocate has questioned whether there could be a paedophile ring active in Tasmania’s state school system. LATEST >>
Police to probe Huon council conflict of interest
It’s been revealed an alleged conflict of interest in the Huon Valley Council general manager recruitment process has been referred to police. LATEST >>
Parliament producing laws even top lawyers can’t understand
Some of the laws passed by the Tasmanian parliament are so badly worded that even the state’s top lawyer can’t understand what they’re on about. LATEST FROM PARLIAMENT >>
Leading tourism operators demand end to native forest logging
More than 150 of the state’s leading tourism brands and operators have written to the government, saying forestry damages the state’s brand. LATEST >>
Young detainee forced to live in tent upon departure from Ashley
Claims have emerged a homeless child leaving Ashley Youth Detention Centre was given nothing but a tent to sleep in through winter upon their release. LATEST >>
Deadline on compassion: Open our hearts and borders when it counts
With borders only just over a month away from fully reopening, Tasmania is at the stage of the pandemic where we should be showing compassion to families without hesitation. OUR SAY >>
‘Traumatic’: Tassie family’s heartbreak over dying father
A Tasmanian family has spoken of their heartbreak at not being able to visit their gravely ill father during his final days, saying the state’s border rules are lacking compassion. FULL STORY >>
‘Appetite for Tassie’: Premier tips population boom as borders ease
Interstate migrants are knocking on the door to come to Tasmania, the Premier says as the state suffers critical growing pains. WHAT IT’LL MEAN >>
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