Tasmanian Times
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3.2KTas That Was – the Hobart GPO
The Hobart GPO is an iconic Tasmanian landmark. It was designed in the Edwardian Baroque style by Alan Cameron Walker who was a...
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Children’s Future Under Threat
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have released a report declaring the health and future of...
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Hobart Flights Cancelled in TWU Dispute
Jetstar has cancelled 4 flights to and from Hobart today due to industrial action being taken by its employees. In a statement...
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Antarctic Lessons For Us All
Antarctica is clearly important for Tasmania and Hobart in particular. The Antarctic Festival, Mawson’s Hut Replica Museum, the Institute of Marine and...
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Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean: A Biography
Tasmanian sailor Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean gave his life for his country and fellow shipmates during a battle off the coast...
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The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts
In 1831, English lawyer Joseph Allport and his family settled in Van Diemen’s Land. From this time, members of the Allport family...
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The Dating Game: When Food goes Bad
As an island community resilience is importance and Tasmania can certainly do better in terms of securing our food supply. Knowable magazine...
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Democracy in a Changing Climate: how climate activism is changing our understanding of politics
PUBLIC LECTURE – Democracy in a Changing Climate Date: Tuesday 10 March 2020, Time: 6-7.30pm Venue: Centenary Lecture Theatre 1, Clark Road, Sandy...
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Tas That Was – The Penitentiary at Port Arthur
The iconic Penitentiary at Port Arthur was originally built as a flour mill and granary in 1845 to supply the prison settlement...
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Letter from Papua New Guinea – the Army
Touchdown. I breathe a sigh of relief. Crossing the PNG highlands with the attending updrafts hasn’t been pleasant. Landing in Wewak we...
