Tasmanian Times
Economy
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706Gillard backs experts’ asylum seeker report
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has backed an independent report on asylum seekers, saying the government would move urgently to restart offshore processing...
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Dealing with FT: John Powell’s tortuous saga (includes all articles)
Forestry chief Bob Gordon, left, and Minister Bryan Green From: powelljl … To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: UNBLOODYBELIEVABLE!!!! Date:...
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Stupidity is on the rise in our age of enlightenment
SINCE Gough Whitlam’s time, Australia has undergone a serious decline in the quality of debate on public policy – and the same...
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Supporting the Human Rights of Sex Workers: Sex Party Policy – And Damn Proud of It!
Aristotle wrote, “To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” Conversely, when one has much to say one must be prepared...
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Labor wipes Walker’s $700,000 debt. ‘This does not pass the smell test … in fact, it stinks’
What Walker wanted Ralphs Bay to become The state government has just waived Walker Corp’s $700,000 debt. How’d you feel if you’re...
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‘High-quality sawlogs’ and TA peeler billets from plantations – would you believe?
Retired forester Robin Halton has highlighted a critical table in the 68-page Forestry Tasmania ‘Sustainability Charter Forest Management Plan 2008’: http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forestrytas.com.au%2Fuploads%2FFile%2Fpdf%2FForest_Management_Plan.pdf&ei=KwkjUP6nK66jiAf0j4G4Cg&usg=AFQjCNHrQCu_bIl3_D1PqMNBnl85i3ZliQ The...
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Boats, By-Catch, Community and Fishermen In Actions To Stop The Super Trawler
National Day of Action: Saturday the 11th of August Come and join us in the Brisbane Street Mall, Launceston from 9:30am Dress...
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Guy Barnett’s surprise about-face on same-sex marriage. 500 brave the rain …
Former Tasmanian Liberal Senator, Guy Barnett, has been caught out contradicting himself on whether states like Tasmania can legislate for same-sex marriage....
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Science is integral to Hobart’s economic DNA
Aurora Australis and the projected $45m home for marine and Antarctic science, Hobart With National Science Week beginning this weekend it’s important...
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The health handout and the Abbott-proof fence
Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne with Premier Giddings. Pic: Rob Walls, http://robertwalls.wordpress.com/ Almost two months ago the federal Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek promised...
