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1.1KLegCo report slams State Government on light rail
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, welcomed today’s release of the Legislative Council Government Administration Committee B’s report on sustainable public...
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No more live exports
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, warned Prime Minister Kevin Rudd that any attempt to increase live cattle exports to Indonesia...
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Greens release “Tasmania 2030” vision for a green, dynamic, and prosperous economy
Today Senator Peter Whish-Wilson was joined by Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne and Tasmanian Greens Leader Nick McKim to launch “Tasmania...
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The biomassacre report – or the truth in campaigning
In the article “FORESTRY TASMANIA’S BIOMASS PUSH FOR NATIVE FORESTS COURTS CONTROVERSY & ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE“ (Tasmanian Times, 20.06.13, Here) Peg Putt, CEO...
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What does it say about the Legislative Council … ?
What do the very different debates on same-sex marriage and adoption say about the Tasmanian Upper House? Why was support for same-sex...
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Self-harm fears at Pontville
The national Children’s Commissioner has expressed concern for the mental health of teenagers held at a Tasmanian detention centre. Megan Mitchell visited...
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MIS class action makes slow progress
What did directors know and when did they know is the question at the core of class actions by grower investors against...
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30 years since the Franklin River was saved: Monumental historic event celebrated
Today, Monday, 1st July, thousands of Australians will be celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Franklin River being saved. In 1982,...
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Hobart’s waterfront evolution
A pictorial saunter down the walkway of Hobart;s rich waterfront history Watch history here
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Another one bites the dust
The head of Hydro Tasmania, Roy Adair, has left the company in the midst of major energy reforms. The chief executive is...
