Tasmanian Times
Philosophy
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1.0KWorld governments failing Earth’s ecosystems, says top conservationist
Governments are lagging behind on international commitments to safeguard the planet’s ecosystems, with politicians failing to grasp that economic growth depends upon...
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Libs and live animal export: Evil death cult
I recently called the Federal Government a pack of sadists when it comes to animal welfare. Turns out evil death cult would...
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STATE: How are things going, Will?
The Liberal government has been in power for just over six months, so it’s time for an update on their progress. Turn...
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Dear Premier Will Hodgman …
*Pic: Chas Rader-Shieber, Kathryn Lewek, Julia Lezhneva, stars of Hobart Baroque who have been nominated for three Helpmann Awards • And they...
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The colour of envy
Monday blues. And before the day even starts, gloom, because there’s nothing but bad news on the radio for company: Syria, Iraq,...
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Fixing Australia’s democratic deficit
Australians buying a used car benefit from clear consumer safeguards, writes Geoff Heriot. Why not accord voters similar protection from the excesses...
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It is solved by walking
Image: The Centennial Parklands Labyrinth light photo. (Ann Jones) ‘The story of this labyrinth began with a passing comment in a transit...
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Damon Thomas: This surreal feeling …
What a surreal feeling being removed as Lord Mayor of Hobart is a few hours on! Same milk carton in the fridge,...
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What Makes Them Tick: Inside The Mind Of The Abbott Government
*Satire: Leunig”s Abbott ( leunig.com.au ; used with permission ). Says Lissa Johnson: “Exploiting ISIS for all it’s worth, then, is Tony...
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Unyielding Imagination
It is often said that without the rule of law humanity would descend into chaos. This is perhaps true, but it is...
