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Recognising excellence in STEM in 2017
Published: Fri 17 Nov 2017, 2:05am
Congratulations to Tasmania’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) leaders recognised at the second annual Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards today. [Read more]
Adelaide flights delivering new route to success
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
Tonight, the first visitors from South Australia will land in Tasmania following the first flights of Jetstar’s new direct service from Adelaide. [Read more]
No school bus fare increase for 2018
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
The Hodgman Government is very concerned about the cost of living for Tasmanian families. [Read more]
Auditor-General’s report justifies Government’s TasWater takeover plan
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
The Auditor-General’s report released today justifies the Government’s TasWater takeover plans. We already have independent report after independent report that shows TasWater’s infrastructure is failing faster than it can be fixed and something needs to [Read more]
Major milestone clears the way for Wild Cattle Hill windfarm construction
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
The Wild Cattle Hill windfarm has passed another major milestone today, with TasNetworks and the proponent, Goldwind Australia, signing the connection agreement that will underpin the project. [Read more]
Small Business Roadshow a huge success
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
Small businesses are incredibly important to the Tasmanian economy and a series of forums on the North-West Coast this week has put them in touch with government, decision-makers and other experts to make it easier [Read more]
First of 100 new Metro buses complete
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
The first of 100 new Metro buses has rolled off the production line and will soon enter the fleet, signalling more jobs for the North West coast. [Read more]
Innovation agenda for growing Tasmanian agriculture mapped
Published: Wed 15 Nov 2017, 11:15am
The Hodgman Liberal Government has a vision to sustainably grow the value of Tasmanian agriculture to $10 billion by 2050. Today I launched the White Paper: Growing Tasmanian Agriculture – Research, Development and Extension for [Read more]
Tassal announcement welcomed
Published: Tue 14 Nov 2017, 10:40am
I welcome Tassal’s decision not to proceed with their application to pump treated waste into Macquarie Harbour. [Read more]
Police statement
Published: Tue 14 Nov 2017, 10:40am
I note today's statement from Tasmania Police regarding the tragic death of an infant in Launceston earlier this year. [Read more]