Tasmanian Times
Economy
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1.4KInside POSS, State Growths Attempts to Limit Financial Scrutiny of Stadium
Economist Dr Graeme Wells observes how the Department of State Growth used the PoSS hearings to try to minimise scrutiny of the...
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Hobart City Mission Calls on Candidates to Fund Supported Housing
Supported housing is a model that provides transitional and long-term homes with crucial wraparound services to help individuals and families who have...
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If You Want to Get to SurplusTown, Would You Start From Here?
Ruth Forrest MLC claims our politicians are downplaying a severe fiscal crisis and she calls for honest leadership, fiscal discipline and a...
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Why Our Politicians Are Failing on Transmission Megaprojects
Something is broken in the way Australia makes big decisions — especially when it comes to the rapid rollout of energy infrastructure....
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Tasmanian Researchers Secure $500K for Novel Eye-Drop
New research, led by Associate Professor Nuri Guven from the University of Tasmania, has secured $500,000 for pioneering a diabetic retinopathy eye-drop...
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Modern Slavery, Tasmanian Style
Can you believe that there are workers who basically live on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries? And who are not employees of...
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UTAS Axes 12 Jobs Amid Widespread Condemnation
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has announced the finalisation of its Arts and Society restructure, which they say aims to consolidate resources...
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Winter’s Splinters From Marinus Muddle
Is Dean Winter's position on Marinus Link plausible, or just political gymnastics? Energy observer Greg Pullen takes a look.
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Libs Posit State-Owned Insurer
The Liberal Party is proposing to establish a government-owned insurance company, TasInsure, to provide “affordable insurance” across a range of categories for...
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Renewable Boom or Power Pinch? Tasmania’s Energy Future Divides Opinion
Tasmania’s evolving energy landscape is in focus this week as various renewable energy projects, partnerships and infrastructure are discussed. The University of...
