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1.1KNationalPeter Whish-Wilson’s Maiden Speech
Peter Whish-Wilson, Bob Brown, Christine Milne Senator Peter Whish-Wilson’s first speech to the Senate 27 Jun 2012 I would like to begin...
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764Arts
Brazilian prisoners given novel way to reduce their sentence
Some of Brazil’s most notorious criminals offered 48 days off jail terms each year if they read 12 books Reuters in Brasilia...
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712Arts
Shannon’s river runs on
Talking to Shannon Noll is like having a relaxing chat with an old friend. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease...
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814Economy
Vandals incorporated
Huon Valley Guessing Games Mayor Robert Armstrong, above, often laments the prevalence of vandalism in the valley, presumably of the unofficial kind,...
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867Media
ALP attempts to Thorpedo the past
ABC pic of Lin Thorp With the appointment of controversial ex-Minister Lin Thorp to the Senate, there has been an attempt within...
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833Coroner & Legal
News journo implicated in Slippery slope
NEWS Limited and one of its journalists were involved in an elaborate plot to bring down parliamentary Speaker Peter Slipper, according to...
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Statements
PEOPLE POWER WINS OUT OVER FRANKLIN DUAL CARRIAGEWAY
The Tasmanian Greens today said that Labor’s decision not to go ahead with the Franklin dual carriageway was a victory for people...
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Statements
Dairy farmers committed to animal welfare
Tasmanian dairy farmers today described as “essential reading” a new guide to ensure the well-being of the state’s vast dairy cattle herd....
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735National
Last independent standing? Andrew Wilkie may retain seat
POLLING suggests at least one of the federal balance-of-power independent MPs – Tasmanian Andrew Wilkie – can defy predictions and retain his...
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954Economy
How to save our hospitals
Pic of Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne, left and Premier Lara Giddings. Pic: Rob Walls, http://robertwalls.wordpress.com/ When politicians hand out grants worth hundreds...
