FAQ: Tenants’ Rights under COVID-19 Emergency Bill

Last week temporary changes to the Residential Tenancy Act came into effect for the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency Period. Tenants’ Union...

Tigers, Cats and Dogs, oh my! – Can Pets Carry COVID-19?

Following reports of a tiger becoming infected with COVID-19, Australian experts discuss the likelihood that cats and other pets might be a risk...

More Support Needed for Tas North-West

Calls are growing for more support for health services in the state’s north-west in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak. “With the...

Tips for Staying Active at Home

“The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting every aspect of Australian’s lives, including our physical activity routines – like going to the gym, playing...

The Spanish Influenza Danger

Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 – 1928) , Wed 20 Nov 1918 , Page 2  THE SPANISH INFLUENZA DANGER In Tasmania we are taking...

LegCo Elections Deferred until at least August

Media release – Elise Archer, Attorney-General, 5 April 2020 Legislative Council Elections to be deferred The Tasmanian 2020 Legislative Council Elections for the...

First Draft: The Weekly Briefing

Content by First Draft News Talking points In a week that has seen social media companies continue their fight against coronavirus misinformation,...

World Health Organisation – 3 April Briefing

Letters to the Editor

Letters are welcome on any Tasmanian subject, up to 250 words. Letters should be concise, respectful of others and rely on evidence...

Good Citizen

Women’s Legal Service Tasmania – WLST are limiting face-to-face service delivery and are now only booking telephone appointments (except under exceptional circumstances,...