Tasmanian Times
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1.3KThe Problem Isn’t Hare-Clark
The Problem Isn’t Hare-Clark — It’s the Major Parties’ Refusal to Adapt In his recent piece criticising Tasmania’s Hare-Clark electoral system, Brian...
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Review – ‘Conspiracy Nation’
Conspiracy Nation is a terrific new book, a thoroughly engaging read, and one that is surprisingly empathetic about its subjects – Australian...
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West Coast Fights to Save Last Bank Branch
A unanimous vote to demand Bendigo Bank keep the branch open
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Marinus Business Case – A Path to Debt?
Marinus Whole of State Business Case – what have we learnt asks Ruth Forrest 3 August 2025 If you’re fossicking through the...
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Marinus Link – A Billion Dollar Bet on Failure
Almost 20 years ago I advised the fund that bought Basslink from the (British) National Grid Company. NGC (and Macquarie) had run...
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Cartoon Competition Winner, June – July
Given the snap election and what is now looking to be ongoing chaos, we decided to extend this competition over two months....
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Tasmania’s Cool Climate Wines are Soaring in Popularity
Tasmania is leading the nation in local wine allegiance, with nearly 20% of its wine sales coming from in-state products. This strong...
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Message in a Bottle Illuminates Lighthouse History
A truly historic discovery has been made at the Cape Bruny Lighthouse on Bruny Island, providing a tangible link directly to the...
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A Modest Proposal (With Apologies to Jonathan Swift)
The final seat has been declared in Tasmania’s 2025 election. It was a poll that no one wanted and we now have...
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‘Build Homes Here’ Campaign Launched for K&D Site
YIMBY Hobart yesterday launched its ‘Build Homes Here’ campaign at the former K&D site in Hobart. The pro-housing group said they have...
