Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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921Will Brian Wightman protect Tasmanian’s World Heritage Area forests?
The legal guide from the Environmental Defenders’ Office to the TFA Act 2013 demonstrates that the ball is now definitely in hands...
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A new creative hub breathes life into old Mercury building
SOMETHING is rumbling inside the old Mercury building in Hobart’s Macquarie St. Behind its signature art deco exterior, the empty newsrooms and...
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The Thistle and the Drone: The Real Story Behind the War on Terror
September 19, 2013 “Information Clearing House – In a remark to the pop group the Jonas Brothers, President Barack Obama told the...
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Woolworths and its worth to winos
Woolworths. The biggest Australian supermarket chain is obviously a gold chip investment stock for the working families, and a good employer for...
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North West farmer avoids jail for cruelty
A former Tasmanian dairy farmer who has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for animal cruelty has walked free from court,...
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Shooters push for weaker gun laws
Statement from a community meeting concerned about a push by shooting groups to water down our gun laws A meeting was held...
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Ex-staffer lashes Huon council
Huon Valley Guessing Games A remarkable insight into manoeuvrings behind the scenes at Huon Valley Council (HVC) arrived by email at Tasmanian...
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Advocating for the jobless …
Advocating for the jobless. The Burnie daily, The Advocate, has launched a campaign to find and fill $25 million worth of jobs...
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Former Director of Prisons still seeks Justice
The removal of Barry Greenberry from his 5-year contract position as Director of Prisons, was again on public display this weekend. Tasmania’s...
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Another live export disaster
A new coalition government has pledged to apologise to the Indonesians for the all-too-short 5 week suspension of live cattle exports two...
