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Devonport High School’s $10.5m facelift
Published: Mon 9 Jul 2018, 2:30pm
The $10.5 million major redevelopment of Devonport High School is one step closer with the beginning of consultation. This redevelopment will include the provision of contemporary learning environments, support spaces and administration, and car parking [Read more]
Antarctic investment to unlock new opportunities for the North West
Published: Mon 9 Jul 2018, 2:30pm
The Government welcomes the announcement that Ulverstone’s VEC Civil Engineering Pty Ltd has been chosen to design and construct the new Macquarie Island research station. The $50 million project will support jobs at VEC and [Read more]
Bringing WBBL clash to Burnie
Published: Mon 9 Jul 2018, 2:30pm
Burnie will play host to a Women’s Big Bash League game next season in a first for the Coast. “The Hodgman Liberal Government is continuing to deliver on our commitment to take the Big Bash [Read more]
Rebecca White's failings exposed at estimates
Published: Wed 4 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
Labor has wasted four days that is supposed to be about scrutinising the budget on petty personal attacks, mud-slinging and stunts. Under the failing leadership of Rebecca White, Labor was too lazy to do an [Read more]
New Bruny Island ferry service contract awarded
Published: Wed 4 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
A new ferry contract for Bruny Island will result in improved services including more crossings and the phasing in of an online booking system to avoid waits. SeaLink Travel Group Limited (SeaLink) has been awarded [Read more]
Big win for Launceston’s Definium Technologies
Published: Wed 4 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
Launceston based ICT Company Definium Technologies is going from strength to strength, landing a major new contract to supply hi-tech electronic components to a large-scale mining project with international reach. The $1.5 million contract will [Read more]
Labor must rethink opposition to mandatory sentencing
Published: Wed 4 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
Labor is letting down every Tasmanian who expects strong penalties for abhorrent crimes. The Hodgman Liberal Government remains absolutely committed to our election commitment to introduce minimum mandatory sentences for those who commit serious sexual [Read more]
Additional funding to help save the Orange-bellied Parrot
Published: Wed 4 Jul 2018, 2:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to doing what it can to help save the Orange-bellied Parrot. We are investing $2.5 million in a new captive breeding facility to significantly expand breeding capacity, with the [Read more]
Better management of Tasmania's deer population
Published: Tue 3 Jul 2018, 5:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on its plan to better manage Tasmania’s wild fallow deer population. The State Budget included an additional $150,000 to undertake a state-wide census on wild deer populations, a key [Read more]
Wellbeing Strategy a first for Tasmanian Schools
Published: Tue 3 Jul 2018, 5:20pm
The Hodgman Liberal Government understands that wellbeing is vital in supporting Tasmanian children to reach their potential. Today’s release of the Department of Education’s first Wellbeing Strategy places young Tasmanians at the forefront of our [Read more]