Tasmanian Times
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1.2KMr Eastment, pulp mills and cities
On the morning of Friday August 27th, pulp and paper analyst Robert Eastment was interviewed live on ABC936 by talkback host Tim...
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Fishing Campaign Flops Out in Tasmania
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (a consortium of retail recreational fishing businesses) advertised widely around Australia urging recreational fishers not to vote...
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Economic value of the environment
Marine protection improves fish stocks. Female fish produce up to 100 times the eggs of smaller fish of the same species. Pavan...
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Race for the devil
I DON’T notice it at first, enthralled as I am by the unique beauty of the sleek, black creature meeting my gaze...
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The science of climate change
Robyn Williams: On Monday, just a few days ago, the Australian Academy of Science launched their climate document, Questions and Answers. They...
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Dear Ms Gillard and Mr Abbott
The Honourable Julia Gillard, MP Prime Minister of Australia Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 The Honourable Tony Abbott, MP Leader of the...
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Forestry: Nothing has been learnt
Someone at the current round table (forest industry peace meeting) formed to “solve” the forest debate is unhappy – otherwise we would...
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From Forest Destruction and Public Subsidies to Profitable and Sustainable Forestry Practices
Although at the time of writing we have no clear idea as to who will form the next Australian Government, it is...
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Are the ‘secret forestry talks’ illegal?
In May, Premier Bartlett convened ‘secret forest talks’ to investigate his collapsed forest industry. Although not publicly announced, they were given extraordinary...
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Tasmanian Forest and Forest Industry Talks Questions & Answers
Environment and forest industry representatives have been talking informally to explore ways to resolve the conflict over native forests in Tasmania and...
