Tasmanian Times
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1.0KJohn Gay’s $3.1m illegal trading windfall pursued by Commonwealth
*Pic: Garry Stannus’ picture of John Gay leaving court after Justice Porter’s slap on the wrist … What the hell do judges...
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Harriss Amendments Threaten FSC
The Forests Minister Paul Harriss, must confirm whether he has sought formal advice from Forestry Tasmania regarding the impact of his last-minute...
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Lost opportunity the real NAPLAN Story
Tasmania’s poor school retention rates in years 11 and 12, and unacceptably low Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) completion rates are the...
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Why a drover’s dog* will win the next federal election
The Conservative ‘Brains Trust’: Joe Hockey, Tony Abbott, Julie Bishop, Warren Truss … “The economy, stupid”. Remember that phrase that propelled Bill...
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Triabunna and Government: Victim of cognitive capture by self interested promoters and groups
The committee is to be commended for delving into this period of public policy. If lessons can be learnt and processes, checks...
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I sat … where my ancestor sat, transported for machine-breaking …
Today … The People protest against the Protest Bill outside Parliament House. Pic: Dan Broun. *Pic: Isaac Iles, Rodney Croome’s ancestor. Says...
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Global rock climbers alarmed at cable car proposal
The Hon. Will Hodgman Premier of Tasmania, Minister for Tourism Level 11, Executive Building 15 Murray Street Hobart TAS 7000 [email protected] 18...
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Media Release: World climbers condemn proposed cable car
Rock climbers from around the world have signed a letter voicing their concern over the proposed cable car on Mt Wellington. The...
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Tarkine: Another mine struggles … and greenies blamed
Venture Minerals has suspended operations at the Riley Creek iron ore mine in Tasmania’s west. Venture Minerals received full legal and regulatory...
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Forestry Tas: Devoid of commercial purpose
Having recently spent time in the library doing research I came across this little piece of forest history that might interest some...
