Tasmanian Times
Economy
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891Crazy-brave Norris calls Swan and Hockey’s bluff
COMMONWEALTH Bank chief Ralph Norris must be crazy-brave. As our political leaders compete to show themselves tough on banks, he has invited...
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CAUGHT! Frank, you’re a champ!
An Acknowledgement to the original Mouheneenner who once gathered here … and a message to Barty: Reroute the bloody Brighton bypass …...
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There are lies, damned lies and vested interests’ reports
Ross Gittins argues the claim by manufacturers that Australia has become a net importer of food is ridiculous. What’s the world coming...
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Is climate science disinformation a crime against humanity?
Donald Brown, guardian.co.uk, Monday 1 November 2010 Deeply irresponsible corporate-sponsored programmes of disinformation have potentially harsh effects upon tens of millions of...
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The valuable Bass Strait Scallop Fishery decimated
The Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery (BSCZSF) is widely regarded as one of the best managed commercial fisheries in Australia. Prior...
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Plantation drop spooks industry. Libs urge caution over mill deal …
The Age reports a loss of interest from plantation growers in Victoria … Plantation drop spooks industry: Maris Beck November 1, 2010...
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Pokie losses for 2010 over $160 million, so far …
The Tasmanian Greens today revealed that losses on poker machines in Tasmania for the 2010 calendar year have now topped $160 million,...
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We expect that more members of the community might like to enter and see for themselves …
What: Peaceful Community Protest. When: October 31, 12 noon Where: Proposed Pulp Mill Site. Forty five members of the anti-pulp mill group...
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Basslink owners must be laughing at us …
What a spiffing bargain. The Hydro’s importing it as fast as Basslink allows (only 200 MW, mind – that’s all that Basslink...
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State of the Unions: Construction union snubs ALP. Harkins takes the reigns
Construction union snubs ALP A construction union has turned its back on Tasmania’s Labor Party. The union is unhappy with the State...
