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866The refugee crisis, captured in one staggering animated graphic
It can be difficult to fully comprehend the scope of the refugee crisis flaring up across Europe based on the numbers alone....
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Glenorchy City Council general manager’s salary surges
GLENORCHY City Council general manager Peter Brooks has had a boost in his total salary package of between $40,000 and $60,000. The...
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Well hello Mr Tassie!
Through many decades Tasmania has helped the development of Australia as a whole, yet it is also a fact that through those...
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Did Murdoch win?
our years ago Rupert Murdoch was on the brink. Now he’s resurgent. Martin Hickman, co-author of Dial M for Murdoch, asks whether...
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Sweetbreads! A Tale of Protests, Polaroids and the Pill in 1960s Hobart
H.G.Wells was famous for his War of the Worlds but in later years he became notorious for his flamboyant sexual liaisons. In...
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Japan’s whaling gambit shows it’s time to strengthen the rule of science in law
Earlier this week it was revealed that Japan has prevented the International Court of Justice from hearing cases about its controversial whaling...
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Has FT turned the corner?
A bit of lipstick makes no difference. It’s still a pig. Resources Minister Harriss’ media release that accompanied FT’s 2015 Annual Return...
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What happens if a major political donor doesn’t disclose?
People who don’t vote – unless they persuade the Australian Electoral Commission that they have a compelling excuse – are subject to...
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Federal Hotels’ predicament
*Pic: From ‘Team Mulawa’ here: “Greg Farrell Jr, “Mr. Mulawa”: Greg is by nature very hands-on – activity done translates into learning...
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Premier’s State of the State address to CEDA
I always welcome the opportunity to be at a CEDA event, and particularly to talk about the state of our state. It’s...
