Tasmanian Times
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916Coroner & LegalIsrael’s ‘Prisoner X’ was Australian Mossad agent, documentary claims
Like the fictional Man in the Iron Mask, Israel’s infamous “Prisoner X” was allegedly held in solitary confinement in conditions of such...
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782Coroner & Legal
Leaders unite on need to recognise first people
AUSTRALIA has moved one step closer to recognising its first people in the country’s founding document after one of the Federal Parliament’s...
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Statements
Andrew Wilkie: Super trawler well and truly sunk this time
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, welcomed Environment Minister Tony Burke’s decision to reject Seafish Tasmania’s proposal to use the controversial...
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Position vacant: Federal Fisheries Minister
Industry is in dire need of a good Minister, according to Coalition Fisheries spokesman Richard Colbeck. Instead, Fisheries Minister Joe Ludwig has...
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709Arts
Burnie prepares for dazzling Ten Days
Dame Kiri Staff at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre are primping in the best artistic tradition to ensure the theatre, foyers...
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Statements
Anglicare Workers Vote No to Inadequate Bargaining Offer
Employees of Anglicare, one of Tasmania’s largest community and disability service providers, have formally voted No to an offer from their employer....
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Statements
FRENCH MARRIAGE EQUALITY VOTE WELCOMED
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the passage of marriage equality legislation through the French National Assembly. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney...
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WILKIE PUSHES PARLIAMENT TO INTERVENE IN TASSIE FREIGHT WOES
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, gave formal notice to Parliament this afternoon of his intention to introduce a Motion calling...
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969Economy
Federal Hotels: the turning point?
The closure of the West Coast Wilderness Railway will have a devastating effect on West Coast tourism operators, none more so than...
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663Economy
Business backs Liberal freight policy. Wilkie’s bid
There is business support for the Tasmanian Opposition’s plan to solve international freight problems, but the State Government’s calling it a ‘splash...
