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951EconomyGermaine Greer and the scourge of ‘no-platforming’
*Pic: Germaine Greer (left) on Q&A with Oz Foreign Minister Julie Bishop … The “no-platforming” campaign against Germaine Greer reflects a deeper...
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1.0KEconomy
Millennial Masculism Man (2)
Yesterday I made a visit to the magnificent panopticon-styled Melbourne Magistrates Court on an oxymoronically named civil matter. Due to legalities I’m...
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Lambie meets with Fox and talks about a Fast Cat Ferry service for Bass Strait
*Pic: Jacqui Lambie with Lindsay Fox … Independent Senator for Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie has met with one of Australia’s leading businessmen Lindsay...
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1.0KEconomy
26 bankers already sentenced to a combined 74 years in prison
In two separate rulings last week, the Supreme Court of Iceland and the Reykjavík District Court sentenced three top managers of Landsbankinn...
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1.0KEconomy
Diesel exhaust alters half of flower scents honey bees use to find food
One of the reasons given for the substantial decline of pollinators in many parts of the world – along with habitat loss,...
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1.5KEconomy
Will Space Miners Save the Earth?
*Image from here: http://factor-tech.com/connected-world/19671-burning-our-remaining-fossil-fuels-will-prompt-60-meter-sea-level-rises-scientists/ After deciding to move to the historic town of Ross in Tasmania, we have made the migration south...
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Tasmanian Prison Service
I am deeply concerned by the incident at the Risdon Prison Complex yesterday. The custodial officer involved is now home, and is...
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Time for an independent prison inquiry
Shadow Corrections Minister Madeleine Ogilvie has expressed her concern at yet another serious incident in our prison system. “Labor’s thoughts are with...
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Thailand mission identifies new opportunities for Tasmanian manufacturing
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to working with Tasmanian businesses to secure new opportunities to grow and create jobs. Over the...
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Ships Ahoy: First Cruise Ship Docks
The cruise ship season officially begins today with the docking of the Dawn Princess at Burnie, bringing the first of tens of...
