Tasmanian Times
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1.1KVale Erika
… Her shareholder advocacy in opposing the development of the Jabiluka uranium mine was featured in ABC’s Australian Story ‘Taking care of...
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Vale Dr Louise Crossley
Christine Milne and Bob Brown are saddened to announce the passing yesterday of Dr Louise Crossley. Christine Milne said, “Louise Crossley led...
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Lincoln Siliakus …
Lincoln Siliakus – a man of true history and very influential action in the Franklin campaign – passed away today (Sunday). See...
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To Bluey …
Just over an hour’s drive from me, a simple graveside ceremony is about to get underway. I’ve just opened my email to...
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Passing of a legend …
Former Australia cricket captain and renowned commentator Richie Benaud has died aged 84. He had been receiving treatment for skin cancer since...
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Fog on the Lake
The young lad driving the hearse had worked on construction sites in London but he’d missed his girlfriend, so he’d returned to...
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One of our tallest trees has fallen …
In 1985, in a lounge at Singapore airport, I overheard Weary Dunlop – then in his late 70s – reciting Tennyson’s Ulysses...
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NATION: Gough Whitlam’s memorial left lingering sadness, despite the cheers and soaring oratory
Even at a national event, crowds can be brutal: Gillard was cheered, Rudd received in silence. But the question that remained was:...
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Death of a Giant
ABC Radio is reporting the death at 98 of Gough Whitlam, who bestrode the political landscape of Australia like a giant, 1972-1975....
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The Jeremy Ball tragedy
It’s with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of a valued colleague, friend and long-term Green: Jeremy...
