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Article
Contagious cancer: The evolution of a killer
David Quammen Harper’s magazine The biological mystery of how the Tasmanian devil’s rogue tumor manages to establish itself in one animal after...
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Environment
Careful, Mr Bartlett
Frank Nicklason We must not fall into the trap of allowing big, polluting industries such as coal mining to carbon offset by...
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Society
Do we need a bill of rights?
Jennie Herrera The Tasmanian Peace Trust will hold its Annual Lecture at 3pm Sunday 17th August at the HOBART TOWN HALL Guest...
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Environment
Dear Peter Garrett
Dave Groves On the 27th April 2008 I emailed Peter Garrett regarding the degradation of our air quality from forestry activity. Three...
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Politics
Our drink-driving laws are tired
David Hibble We have .05 as a safe level to drive, and .15 before your licence may be taken away on the...
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Environment
Submissions Invited – Draft State Policy on the Protection of Agricultural Land
The Premier and Minister for Planning, the Hon David Bartlett MP, has directed the Resource Planning and Development Commission (the Commission) to...
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Article
Love Africa Spring Ball
The 2008 Love Africa Spring Ball promises to be a night to remember, with traditional African food and entertainment. Special guests include...
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Environment
The dilemma facing our politicians
David Leigh Tasmania’s State Premier has suggested that Forestry Tasmania is best placed to determine whether plantation trees are better than nature’s...
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Politics
Has America become Fascist?
Sherwood Ross Global Research To repeat the question, “Is America fascist?” the answer is that the machinery is in place for a...
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Sport
Classic sailing … a 50th anniversary
Mark Rasmussen “We’re planning a big season to celebrate the 50th anniversary. We would love others to come and experience the joy...
