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Palmer United's Jacqui Lambie concedes Tasmanian election was 'disastrous' for party
Published: Mon 7 Apr 2014, 10:10am
The Palmer United Party has described its performance in the Tasmanian state election as disastrous. The PUP's Clive Palmer had predicted it would pick up at least three seats, but gained only 5 per cent [Read more]
Cartoonists tackle the whisky trail on two wheels
Published: Mon 7 Apr 2014, 6:40am
Two of Australia's top political cartoonists have wrapped up a whisky tasting tour of Tasmania on electric bicycles. Topics: travel-and-tourism, tourism, rural-tourism, food-and-beverage, beverages, tas [Read more]
Myer headworks blues
Published: Mon 7 Apr 2014, 12:15am
PREMIER Will Hodgman has ruled out removing headworks charges to get projects like the long-awaited Hobart Myer development off the ground. [Read more]
New government claims economic recovery is underway
Published: Sun 6 Apr 2014, 4:40pm
Will Hodgman has been in the top job less than a week, but already the new Premier sees evidence of economic renewal. The Premier believes a two year freeze on developer's head works charges will [Read more]
New government claims its policies are already boosting economic activity
Published: Sun 6 Apr 2014, 4:30pm
Will Hodgman has been in the top job less than a week, but already the new Premier sees evidence of economic renewal. The Premier believes a two year freeze on developer's head works charges will [Read more]
New government talks up economic renewal in Tasmania
Published: Sun 6 Apr 2014, 4:20pm
Will Hodgman has been in the top job less than a week, but already the new Premier sees evidence of economic renewal. The Premier believes a two year freeze on developer's headworks charges will create [Read more]
Union warns of industrial action if the government scraps suspended sentences
Published: Sat 5 Apr 2014, 5:25pm
The prison union is warning the new Tasmanian government its plan to scrap suspended sentences could lead to industrial action. The Liberal plan has already been criticised by a former Supreme Court judge and a [Read more]
Packer slams Chinese visa rules
Published: Fri 4 Apr 2014, 11:25pm
JAMES Packer has called on the Federal Government to throw the door open to Chinese tourists, saying strict visa requirements are “stupid’’. [Read more]
Labor reveals Opposition frontbench after election defeat
Published: Fri 4 Apr 2014, 11:45am
The Tasmanian Opposition has revealed its shadow cabinet, warning it will hold the Government to account in former portfolios. Topics: states-and-territories, alp, tas, hobart-7000, launceston-7250 [Read more]
Liberals must honour Gonski funding
Published: Fri 4 Apr 2014, 10:10am
The Liberal Government must immediately commit to the full delivery of the Gonski education reforms. Labor Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Michelle O’Byrne, today responded to reports that the [Read more]