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Australia's oldest continually operating mine set to close
Published: Wed 9 Jul 2014, 1:45pm
The Mount Lyell copper mine on Tasmania's west coast is to close. Unions have met managers who told them the mine will go into a care and maintenance period. [Read more]
Paying tribute to Governor Peter Underwood
Published: Wed 9 Jul 2014, 12:15pm
Labor Leader Bryan Green today expressed sadness at the death of Tasmanian Governor Peter Underwood. Mr Green paid tribute to Governor Underwood’s enormous contribution to the Tasmanian community. “Peter was [Read more]
Decision on new Tas governor 'for another day'
Published: Wed 9 Jul 2014, 11:00am
The Tasmanian Government's giving the Underwood family time to grieve before considering a replacement for the late governor, Peter Underwood. Chief Justice Alan Blow assumed the role of Administrator of Tasmania today. [Read more]
Henty mine decision disappointing, but cautious optimism remains
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
Today's announcement by Unity Mining Limited that it intends to put the Henty gold mine on care and maintenance in the second half of 2015 is disappointing for workers, their families and the wider community. However, [Read more]
Tourism Boost & Increase in Chinese Visitors
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
The Liberal Government is committed to a target of attracting 1.5 million visitors to Tasmania per year by 2020. The latest Tasmanian Visitor Survey figures show we are well on the way with a 14 per [Read more]
Senator Abetz welcomes Senator Parry to role of President of the Senate
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
Liberal Senator for Tasmania and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Eric Abetz, extended his congratulations to Tasmanian Senator Stephen Parry, who was today elected President of the Senate. Senator Abetz said [Read more]
Flame of Remembrance
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
The Liberal Government will provide $200,000 towards the construction of a Flame of Remembrance at the Hobart Cenotaph The Liberal Government is a strong supporter of Tasmania's 11,000 war veterans and ex-service personnel. "The Flame [Read more]
Reserve Forces Day Parade
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
Today I took part in the annual Tasmanian Reserve Forces Day parade and review. It's almost a century since our first Reservists left the Hobart docks for World War I in October 1914. About [Read more]
Cockle Creek Bridge Underway
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
The Liberal Government is committed to supporting our competitive strengths such as tourism, which is why work is set to get underway on a new bridge to provide a reliable gateway to Tasmania's far south. [Read more]
Leader Sought to Champion Government's New Approach to Reducing Bushfire Risk
Published: Tue 8 Jul 2014, 3:10pm
The Liberal Government went to the election with a commitment to increase fuel reduction efforts to reduce bushfire risk, particularly major wildfire events. Today's announcement to advertise for expressions of interest for a new chair [Read more]