Tasmanian Times
Economy
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792Beware of Academics Bearing Arithmetic
Graeme Wells has provided some information regarding the level of support for the forest industry, amounting to $777 million on his own...
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Compensation for Gunns?
In recent weeks there have been persistent newspaper reports that Gunns will be compensated for exiting state forest contracts. For example, the...
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MIS: An abject failure with no place in the future of Tasmania’s forest industry
It’s like standing in St Peter’s Square awaiting the first wisps of fumata bianca from the Sistine Chapel. The selected stakeholders continue...
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Beware of Politicians Bearing Gifts
Pork barrelling at election time rarely yields worthwhile long term outcomes. Let’s hope we don’t see another ill-considered forestry intervention of the...
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Negotiations represent best chance at agreement for all of Tasmanians
Our Common Ground has called on all political parties to give peace in the forests a chance by supporting negotiations seeking to...
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Greens: Loan guarantees to help drive shift to 100% renewable energy
The Australian Greens today announced a policy for $5 billion worth of loan guarantees for large-scale renewable energy developments, working with an...
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Canadians Call for Ban on All Outdoor Open air Burning
Victims of Woodsmoke Pollution in Canada are calling upon their municipal leaders, mayors, fire departments, council members and government to adopt a...
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Let’s hope that Bartlett and Co don’t get wind of that approach!
In the Big Picture 92 we note that we called a lot of this last year as we present the week’s news...
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Why Tasmania needs a Science Reform Commission
The questions surrounding the Rosebery science – why Tasmania needs a Science Reform Commission. Dr Roger Drew from Toxicos Pty Ltd is...
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Gunns 13 – Wilderness Exhibition.
You are invited to an exhibition opening for the… Gunns 13 – Wilderness Exhibition. Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre. Friday 27th August...
