Tasmanian Times
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829HealthGlobal war on drugs has ‘failed’ say former leaders
The global war on drugs has “failed” according to a new report by a group of politicians and former world leaders. The...
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846Economy
Failed Lib-Lab policies behind soaring electricity price rises
The Tasmanian Greens today warned that it was the combined legacy of failed Labor and Liberal energy policies that underpinned Tasmania’s current...
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704Politics
Doug MLC quits. Rob wants in. Helen, Damon want to be Mayor
ALP stalwart to retire The leader of Government business in the Upper House, Doug Parkinson, will retire after 16 years in Parliament....
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Economy
STAGE ONE TARKINE LOOP ROAD TO BEGIN END OF YEAR
This Tarkine Tourism Investment is Appropriate and Welcome for Region The Tasmanian Greens today called on Minister for Infrastructure, David O’Byrne, to...
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836Economy
Gunns: The Farce continues
He’s one funny dude, that Gunns’ boss. Most chief executives, staring at insolvency unless they could stump up $55 million within a...
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881Economy
Mill sale hinges on forestry peace deal
Tasmanian timber company, Gunns Limited, has confirmed it has a conditional buyer for its Triabunna wood chip mill. A Tasmanian consortium headed...
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841International
The Gillard government’s anti-gay marriage policy goes global
As well as not allowing same-sex couples to marry in Australia, the Gillard government does its best to block Australians from entering...
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812Coroner & Legal
National Day of Action against live exports
The National Day of Action against live exports will go ahead on June 18 in capital cities and regional centres across Australia....
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817Economy
Million Dollar Opportunities
Alderman Philip Cocker is calling on the Hobart City Council to examine the risks and possibilities from oil price vulnerability. “My motion...
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877Economy
Call for Heritage Council Review and roles given to the City Council
Hobart City Alderman Jeff Briscoe said today that the duplication of the assessment of heritage applications by both the Heritage Council and...
