Tasmanian Times
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1.0KOpinionYates sows seeds of drama for Merridy
Merridy Eastman’s name is perfect for her. It means ‘happy song’ and is a combination of ‘Merry’ and ‘Melody’. Merridy’s personality is...
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Statements
Biodiversity funds Board has an exciting and challenging job ahead
The newly appointed members of the independent Land Sector Carbon and Biodiversity Board have an exciting and challenging job to manage $1.7...
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1.0KOpinion
Peter Roebuck and the League of Gentlemen
When Peter Roebuck took his own life “he took his demons and deadlines with him,” says contributing editor-at-large Tess Lawrence. When deified...
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850Economy
Conflict of interest: The cancer within our public life
My earlier piece, (A way forward for Tasmanian politics, HERE) identified independent political representatives as a possible cure for the ailments of...
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865Economy
Ports not as profitable, but the directors are doing OK. Labor and top jobs …
The Mercury 24 Nov 2011 The state’s port operator recorded a 67 per cent slump in profits last year. The TasPorts annual...
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787Coroner & Legal
Casino pokie losses grow
The Tasmanian Greens today said that new figures on gambling losses in Tasmania created an unassailable case for requiring Federal Hotels to...
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833Economy
An eye on the future
Gunns feels the heat, HERE Companies can be left floundering in the wake of changing social values. [WHO] Katherine Teh-White, managing director...
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804History
Scientific Heresy
It really made me think hard about what I think and why I think it! I am sure your readership will tear...
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875Economy
Bizarre, paranoid … or what?
From my vantage point at the southern end of the Pork Barrel Bypass (aka Kingston Bypass), I can see a short section...
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988Poetry & Short Stories
Swan Song
Swan Song Against a sky that’s coloured like a child’s balloon, The black swan fly above our big lagoon. I hear them...
