Tasmanian Times

Independence of Screen Funding

Statement – Wide Angle Tasmania, 21 September 2020 RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSED REVIEW OF ARTS FUNDING ASSESSMENT PROCESS We are concerned by...

Making Indoor Spaces COVID-19 Safe

Auditor-General’s report to Parliament on Tourism Development EOIs

The Auditor-General has submitted his Report to Parliament on the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for tourism investment opportunities.

EXPERT REACTION: Australia’s Plain Tobacco Packaging

Plain packaging for tobacco in Australia may not have had the desired effects of encouraging smokers to quit and discouraging new smokers...

Poet’s Corner – ‘Tasmania, Gem of Southern Sea’

This poem was first published by The Tasmanian on Saturday, 3 December 1881. It was written by John G. Millard. ‘Tasmania, Gem...

Four Misconceptions About Coffee

We all enjoy a good cup of coffee. But bizarre facts about it have sprung up over time. Allow me to deconstruct...

Hobart Firefighters Prepare for Bushfire Season

Media release – City of Hobart, 22 September 2020 City firefighters prepare for bushfire season With summer fast approaching, the City of...

Open Letter to Rebecca White: Without Fear or Favour

Dear Ms White It has been drawn to my attention that the Labor Party in Tasmania is considering allowing the Major Projects...

House Inspectors Uncertified

Media release – Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Member for Clark, 22 September 2020 AUSTRALIAN DREAM CAN BECOME AN EXPENSIVE NIGHTMARE Independent Member...

Porte Powers to Podium

Tasmania’s Richie Porte has become just the second Australian since Cadel Evans in 2011 to finish the Tour de France on the podium. “It’s...