Current Affairs

Invitation to ’30 Yrs of RTI’ Celebration

Invitation – Ombudsman Tasmania, 31 August 2023 Invitation to 30 years of RTI celebration 1 January 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of a...

National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022–2032

Report – Government of Australia, 23 August 2023 Voices of country: Australia’s national action plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages...

Police Now Using Secure Radio Network

Media release – Felix Ellis, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, 30 August 2023 Goodbye to police scanners Listening to police scanners...

30 Firearms Surrendered in North-West

Media release – Tasmania Police, 28 August 2023 Firearms surrendered at North West Amnesty Several illegal and unwanted items were surrendered to...

Photo Essay – No Stadium Rally at Launceston

AEC Statement on Referendum Voting

Media release – Australian Electoral Commission, 25 August 2023 Referendum voting instructions Australian voters are rightly proud of their electoral system –...

Bus Company Changing Name to Retro to Reflect Return to 1950s Level Services

Government-owned company Metro, allegedly a transport enterprise, is changing its name to Retro to accord with its return to 1950’s service levels,...

Latest EMRS Voting Intentions Poll

Media release – Enterprise Marketing & Research Services, 24 August 2023 Tasmanian Liberal Government Retains Narrow Lead in Voter Support After a significant...

Electricians Walk Out Indefinitely at Port Latta

Media release – Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union, 24 August 2023 Grange Resources risking big payday as electricians walk out indefinitely The...

Planning Approval Given for Crowther Statue Removal

Media release – City of Hobart, 23 August 2023 Planning approval given for statue removal The City of Hobart’s standing as a...