Tasmanian Times
Opinion
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1.4KThe Brandis Canon … and other indulgences
Over the past four years, taxpapyers have helped underwrite the cost of George Brandis’ wide ranging tastes in newspapers, periodicals and books...
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Oak Lodge … and the incredible stories it can tell …
Oak Lodge, Richmond Oak Lodge has been described as a property that has significance only to its locality, Richmond, Tasmania. This statement...
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Why I no longer support the Blues
An Open Letter to the Carlton Football Club When I was 4 years-old I figured it was time to pick an Aussie...
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The Eradication of Scepticism (and foxes)
Pic: The Bushy-tailed ginger cat “fox” heading for the gorse bushes. Picture taken at “Selma”, number 1624 Esk Highway Fingal Valley Pic:...
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Education: Change is easy – it’s improvement that’s difficult
The Mercury editorial of 25 January (2012) deplored the fact that education standards in Tasmania are still among the lowest in the...
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State sponsored drug growing and media promotion of drugs
I noticed an article in The Mercury concerning a second stage grant of $900,000 of public monies to expand the wine growing...
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Compassionate Italy. Callous Australia
Doomed: One of the asylum seeker boats that vanished with all passengers lost. Photo: Supplied The other asylum seeker boat that capsized,...
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When scientists attack
A laurel to Environmental Health News for taking a hard look at the politics behind a controversial editorial Spend extended time reading...
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The Dread Pirates Greenpeace, Hobart rally speech …
All 30 members of the crew of the Greenpeace ship, Arctic Sunrise, have been charged with piracy after attempting to board Gazprom’s...
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New hope for marriage equality
The Tasmanian Greens Leader Nick McKim MP today welcomed moves by Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest to bring the Same Sex Marriage Bill...
