Tasmanian Times
Opinion
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1.5KIn Praise of Protest
In this article, Rodney Croome looks at two Tasmanian protest traditions, LGBTIQA+ and convict, that have been overlooked in the debate over...
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Waratah Tourist Walks Potential
The Draft Tourism Plan of the Waratah-Wynyard Council is currently out for consultation. You can find it here: https://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au/have-your-say/draft-tourism-plan/. Amongst many proposals...
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Waratah Loop Track a Winner
I recently posted my comments on the Draft Community Plan for Waratah by the Waratah Community Board. A major portion of my...
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To Build or Not to Build?
There are many differing opinions about the role and future of Australian rules football in Tasmania. Countless reports and reviews have been...
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Housing Crisis What Housing Crisis
Back in June 2019, after reading numerous stories and news bulletins about the housing crisis and the homeless sleeping in tents and...
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Some Ideas for the Waratah Community Board
On 6 July the Waratah-Wynyard Council held a community gathering to discuss their Draft Community Plan for the town of Waratah. I...
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Glenorchy Dragging Its Feet on Urgent Temporary Shelter
I am disappointed that a recent motion (see full text below) in Glenorchy City Council focused on supporting homelessness was deferred until...
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Rural Health Struggle to Service People with Disabilities
As a person with disability, I am not doing myself any favours by living in a regional rural setting. I have Arthrogrophosis...
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Letter to LegCo on Anti-Protest Bill
Honourable Members of the Legislative Council, I imagine that by now you have received numerous pleas to either vote for or against...
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Local Government Minister Can Dismiss Wayward Fairbrother
Public Statement – Codie Hutchison, 1 August 2022 Correction Dear Readers of Tasmanian Times, I wish to make a public apology for an...
