Current Affairs

The rot is so deep …

John Hayward I hope no one is buying the summary dismissal of Geraldine’s claims by those in high Tasmanian office. I have...

Not surprising, yet mostly deplorable …

Geraldine Allan’s extensive detail of her conclusion of an appalling failure to investigate her allegations of corruption in Tasmania. Two extracts here;...

When was the last time you heard any of the big debates in-depth on Local ABC?

Phil Lohrey A LOT of us can’t fathom the level of Tasmanian apathy in the face of imminent developments entailing widespread harm....

Bartlett … and public deceit

Ben Quin Matters raised in the Harriss committee report reinforce my view that the Bartlett Government remains entangled in a culture of...

Strengthening trust in government

Packed meeting rejects corrupt planning proposal

Phil Lohrey Who was the most disturbed – Launceston City Council or the audience? I couldn’t tell … ON Tuesday night, Launceston...

What did Green know? What did Kons know? What did Llewellyn know/ What did Bartlett know?

Paul O’Halloran As I have said on this site before, parliament was misled into voting for this appalling pulp mill. Some in...

Verdict on pulp mill approval legality

Vanessa Bleyer Lawyers for Forests THE Federal Court will tomorrow hand down its verdict on the Lawyers for Forests challenge to the...

Report slams government

Peter Wells Examiner FORMER Premier Paul Lennon, a former Deputy Premier and two senior bureaucrats could face further investigation in the wake...

A Crack in Capitalismo’s Facade

Mónica López Adopting the slogan “life before debt,” Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa announced that his government will default on $3.9 billion in...