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Arts
Ignorant patronage
Jane Rankin-Reid The State Government has announced it will be funding the Devonport Lyons Club’s $180,000 commission for the “Spirit of the...
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Article
Burma: rumour of an uprising
By a correspondent Karen State, Burma BURMA is awash with rumour of a national uprising on August 8. This is a significant...
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Arts
On The Beach
Jon Sumby, Hobart, Winter, 2008. IT IS something we all know, times are getting harsher. As a doctor, a man of science,...
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Environment
The burning of Tasmania … and greenhouse gas
Dr Frank Nicklason Thus around 40% of Tasmania’s greenhouse gas release is a result of regeneration burns and how easy it would...
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Environment
EPBC Act on Trial
Helen Gee Horrendously for our threatened wildlife, it was established that once a 20-year regional forestry agreement (RFA) was signed by state...
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Politics
Council voting shock
Bruce Mounster Mercury PREMIER David Bartlett caught councillors by surprise yesterday when he threw his weight behind compulsory voting at Tasmanian council...
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Politics
Coming Out Proud in Launceston
Julian Punch The COPP Greater Launceston/ East Coast Community Liaison Committee Chairperson Mr Roy Mc Donald welcomed the appointment of Alderman Ivan...
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Politics
Greens bid for gays to marry
Mark Worley Mercury LEGISLATION allowing gay couples to marry in Tasmania will be introduced to Parliament next month. The Tasmanian Greens yesterday...
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Environment
Mill: elector poll
Sven Wiener THE West Tamar Council pulp mill public meeting petition was handed in last Thursday with 1958 signatures. Quite a few...
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Environment
Frankenforests
Charles and Claire Gilmour Tasmania has been sold out and sold a lie. The games up Forestry – you can keep spinning...
