Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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1.7KEPA Considers Jim’s Plain Energy Park
The EPA will require certain conditions to be included in any permit subsequently granted by Circular Head Council for the proposed Jim's...
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COVID-19 North West Regional Hospital Outbreak Interim Report
The Interim Report into Tasmania's North West outbreak of COVID-19 has been released. Health Minister Courtney has said she will accept all...
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Who Let the Flogs Out?
Printed emails, corona superheroe flops, frothy priests, fake news, police 'engagement' and beer conspiracies are just some of the flogging going on...
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Tas Govt to Support Temporary Visa Holders
The Tasmanian government has announced measures to support temporary visa holders (TVH) in the state. The Premier unveiled the four-point plan in...
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Talking Tourism: Peter Gutwein
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein takes a break from talking about formal press conferences to put on one of his other hats,...
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Open Letter: Coronavirus Tracing App Principles
Joint Statement on Contact Tracing: Date 19th April 2020 The undersigned represent scientists and researchers from across the globe. The current COVID-19...
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COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on Children
Governments Should Mitigate Harm, Protect Most Vulnerable The COVID-19 crisis has a potentially far-reaching, long-term negative impact on children around the world,...
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Did COVID-19 come from a Lab in Wuhan?
Speculation that the virus that causes COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab has been given some weight, as the Trump Administration has announced an investigation...
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1.1KUnlocking Australia: What Can Benefit-Cost Analysis Tell Us?
Lockdowns work. That’s the evidence from many different countries now, including Australia. To be more precise, lockdowns reduce the effective reproductive rate...
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No Need to Disinfect Fresh Produce
Media release – PMA A-NZ, 14 April 2020 Experts confirm no need to disinfect fresh produce Following misinformation reported on the 7:30...
