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Govt gives priority for industrial hemp
Published: Mon 30 Jun 2014, 1:35pm
The establishment of an industrial hemp industry in Tasmania will be a Government priority, Minister for Primary Industries Jeremy Rockliff has pledged. Farmers have been trying to grow industrial hemp for fibre for years but [Read more]
State Govt to discuss medical cannabis trials
Published: Mon 30 Jun 2014, 10:20am
The Tasmanian Government will talk to a company proposing cannabis medical trials involving the University of Tasmania. Health Minister Michael Ferguson is meeting company representatives on Tuesday, and is also expected to be lobbied by [Read more]
State Health Minister to discuss medical cannabis trials
Published: Mon 30 Jun 2014, 10:15am
The Tasmanian Government will talk to a company proposing cannabis medical trials involving the University of Tasmania. Topics: cannabis, medical-research, federal---state-issues, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]
TasWater targeted over big consultant fees
Published: Mon 30 Jun 2014, 9:35am
Tasmania's water authority has come under fire for spending more than $1,000 a day on interstate consultants. TasWater, formed from the merger of three organisations, turns one tomorrow, but the union representing senior staff [Read more]
TasWater targetted over big consultant fees
Published: Mon 30 Jun 2014, 9:25am
Tasmania's water authority has come under fire for spending more than $1,000 a day on interstate consultants. TasWater, formed from the merger of three organisations, turns one tomorrow, but the union representing senior staff [Read more]
Government gives mixed signals on medical cannabis trials
Published: Sun 29 Jun 2014, 6:15pm
The Tasmanian Government has given mixed signals about cannabis being used for medicinal purposes in the state. Tasmania has had a successful pharmaceutical poppy industry for decades. [Read more]
Tasmanian Government considers medical cannabis trials
Published: Sun 29 Jun 2014, 4:25pm
The Tasmanian Government has softened its position on medicinal use of cannabis in the state. Tasmania has had a successful pharmaceutical poppy industry for decades. [Read more]
Eco-charities could lose tax-deductible donations
Published: Sun 29 Jun 2014, 4:05pm
The Liberal Party is stepping up its campaign against green groups with a push to remove their charitable status. The groups in the firing line have labelled it a draconian attack on free speech but [Read more]
More Tasmanians to get surgeries sooner as Government delivers on election pledge
Published: Sun 29 Jun 2014, 2:40pm
Seaplane to bring tourists to the wilderness
Published: Sun 29 Jun 2014, 9:45am
Tasmania's remote wilderness areas will become more accessible with the State Government extending a local seaplane company's licence. The Hobart-based company has been in a trial for the past two years, flying to the [Read more]