Tasmanian Times
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5.5KJohn Batman: A Life …
Supposedly John Batman, co-founder of Melbourne, who arrived from Van Diemen’s Land (VDL) from Parramatta NSW, died of syphilis at the age...
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Australian children exposed to toxic mining metals do worse at school
Children in mining and smelting towns who are exposed high levels of lead, arsenic and cadmium are more than twice as likely...
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What was disturbing was the police presence and its ridiculously heavy-handed attitude
*Pic: ABC pic of today’s Anti-mosque protesters facing off with counter activists. Read HERE Something really ugly happened in Hobart today (Saturday)...
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Whatever the truth of Garrett’s story, it’s about gambling industry politics & influence
Former federal minister Peter Garrett has retracted claims that he received cash in an envelope from a representative of lobby group Clubs...
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Burning off: This risky situation is completely unacceptable …
Ted Mead … FRIDAY, October 9 … This is an interesting and complex issue. Of course fire has the strong potential to...
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Who murdered Lulu … ? Contamination scare …
Lulu was found dead in her swimming hole. Poisoned animals head straight for water. Lulu died this week. Our family received toxicology...
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Tasmanian forests, timber craftsmen and another looming battle
… Board and shingle makers Graham Green and John Graham, whose skills have restored some of Tasmania’s most important heritage buildings, including...
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Loughnane’s departure allows for Mantach truth to come out
The departure of Liberal Federal Director Brian Loughnane presents the party with an opportunity to conduct a thorough investigation into the Damien...
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Removing the democratic right of the people of Tasmania to influence planning approvals
The Editor Tasmanian Times By email: [email protected] Dear Sir, I am writing to express my concerns about the government proposals to create...
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DwDTas praises Californian Governor for signing assisted dying law
Dying with Dignity Tasmania has praised the Governor of California, Jerry Brown, for signing their new assisted dying law and expressing his...
