Tasmanian Times
Economy
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1.3KNew Legislation to be Challenged After Minister’s Decision on Macquarie Harbour
Salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, on Tasmania's west coast, and the sole remaining habitat for the Maugean skate
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Disease Threatens Tasmanian Potato Crops
Media release – Gavin Pearce MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Water, 13 August 2025 Potato mop-top virus detected in Tasmania The...
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Labour Unrest Spreads Across Tasmanian Public Sector
Tasmania this week faces growing labour disputes across its public and semi-public sectors. The Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) is criticising...
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The Marinus Wellington – A Dinosaur Idea
In the second part of a two-part article, author Greg Pullen challenges the core assumptions behind Project Marinus, arguing that the technology...
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Rockliff Proposes End to Greyhound Cruelty in Tasmania
In a landmark decision, the Tasmanian Government has announced its plan to phase out greyhound racing by 30 June 2029, citing animal...
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A Poisonous Mushroom Meal for Tasmanians
In the first part of a two-part article, author Greg Pullen uses an analogy of a "progressive dinner" to critique Project Marinus,...
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Tasmania’s Future Tourism Hinges on Sustainability, not Growth
As we put the experience of the world standing still during the pandemic behind us, tourism is back—but it’s not business as...
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Hobart Smelter to Benefit from Government Investment
Nyrstar Australia has secured $135 million in transitionary funding from the Australian, South Australian, and Tasmanian Governments. The package will support its...
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West Coast Fights to Save Last Bank Branch
A unanimous vote to demand Bendigo Bank keep the branch open
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The Arse of the Deal
Energy observer Greg Pullen mulls the Marinus mistake, now apparently a done deal. Whither sound policy-making in a withering democracy?
