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833NATION: Turn Back The Boats confrontation. Spying. Climate. Animal Cruelty
A mid-ocean stand-off between Australia and Indonesia appeared to be developing as a customs vessel tried to return a boatload of rescued...
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NBN rollout proposal less than ideal
The Tasmanian Greens Leader Nick McKim today welcomed an alternative proposal for the rollout of optic fibre in Tasmania, but warned that...
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The Nation: Labor says Joe Hockey’s super changes show Coalition’s ‘twisted values’
The Opposition has labelled the Government’s decision to end the super co-contribution for low-income earners while scrapping a 15 per cent tax...
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In calling for revolution, this half-Messiah has hit a nerve
Russell Brand is sort of good-looking but not, a range of emotions constantly flickering over his face, which at times can look...
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The State: Community opposition to the pulp mill will never stop; Chinese buyer? ‘Hands off Hydro’
Following KordaMentha’s announcement it is seeking Expressions of Interest in Gunns Limited’s remaining assets ( TT here ), community group Friends of...
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My, how you’ve grown (2) … another update on the Peregrines
Guard duty showing the female’s power, stocky build and long toes for bird catching At just two weeks-old the chicks have moved...
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The Race That Stops The Nation – A Poem for All Australians
Archer* wins the first Melbourne Cup, 1861. Copies are held in the State Library of NSW and the National Library of Australia....
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Centenary of Powered Flight in Tasmania
Air Cadets of the jet age chat with pioneer airman Mr. Delfosse Badgery at Elwick showground on Saturday. They are (from left...
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Letter sent to UN regarding arbitrary eviction of public housing tenants
3 November 2013 Ms Raquel Rolnik United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing c/o Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for...
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Painted bike lanes are not safer …
Calgary Herald’s picture of researcher Kay Teschke I am an ex-Tasmanian residing in Calgary, Canada. Some interesting research demonstrates that painted bike...
