Tasmanian Times
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786Wood — nature’s stroke of genius
Here is some wood promotion material from the Danish Wood Initiative. It is interesting that people in an enlightened community in Europe...
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Rally’s rage against the cuts
ABC Online: Hundreds of Tasmanians have marched in a funeral-like procession through the streets of Hobart to protest against state government budget...
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Community calling for 40% reduction in Tasmania’s Climate Pollution by 2020
Community group Climate Action Hobart today delivered 200 letters, signed by members of the public attending the Sustainable Living Expo last weekend,...
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Wilkinson fears panel bias
An Upper House MP has questioned how the partiality of the panel verifying which state forests will be reserved under the federally-funded...
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Triabunna lease dispute resolved
Conflict over the lease said to be holding up the re-opening of the Triabunna woodchip mill has been resolved. State-owned Tasports has...
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Tassie’s tough new smoking laws
The Tasmanian State Parliament has banned smoking in outdoor dining areas, at sporting events, bus shelters and playgrounds. The Upper House on...
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Report Finds Tasmania’s Marine Life Globally Significant
Picture: Geoff Rollins A new report titled “Nowhere Else on Earth: Tasmania’s Marine Natural Values” has for the first time, collated the...
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Young Designers Rewarded for Hobart Vision
Two young designers have each won $500 for their visionary schemes for the Hobart CBD, showcased as part of the Hidden Hobart...
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Giant Freshwater Crayfish latest Forestry Tasmania collateral damage …
Experts fear a planned logging operation in Tasmania’s north-west threatens the survival of the Tasmanian giant freshwater lobster. A river system near...
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UK Olympic scandal with endangered Tassie timber
• The Independent, UK: So much for the ‘truly Green Games’: Olympic athletes to train on timber from ‘endangered’ forests Wood from...
