Tasmanian Times
International
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1.1KSchools: There are several questions which need answering …
Before Auditor General Mike Blake begins his review on appropriate enrolment numbers for our state’s public schools, there are several questions that...
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NATION: Australian Premier Moves Swiftly Against ISIS, but Analysts Question Benefits
SYDNEY, Australia — Like many Australians, Prime Minister Tony Abbott, 56, is crazy about sports. He is a passionate cyclist, an Ironman...
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Mementos of Displacement
A memento is “an object or item that serves to remind one of something”, a keepsake, “anything serving as a reminder.” It...
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Bill C-36, the Canadian government’s prostitution bill, passes
The Conservative government’s prostitution bill – Bill C-36 – passed in the House of Commons Monday night by a 156-124 vote. (...
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Q&A: Australia’s reaction to arrest of French journalists in West Papua
The Australian Senate passed a motion last week, with explicit support from the Foreign Minister’s office, expressing concern over the imprisonment of...
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Life in a ‘degrowth’ economy, and why you might actually enjoy it
What does genuine economic progress look like? The orthodox answer is that a bigger economy is always better, but this idea is...
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The Probe
*Pic: Resources Minister Paul Harriss in Sarawak while an MLC. Image, Sarawak Report, here Background to the Ta Ann Quota buy back....
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Green Shoots In Latin America: An Environmental Vote Of Confidence
She’s out of the final race for the top job, but Marina Silva shook up the status quo with her tilt in...
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Lazlo and the Toxic Dump near Carlton River
Watch on YouTube here: MEANWHILE … • Global Day of Action 2014: Reclaim Community Power for Zero Waste Solutions GAIA would like...
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Bitter Harvest … ignorance in Tasmania
Leunig, with permission http://www.leunig.com.au/ Niqab, top, Brett Whiteley, above, and Jacqui Lambie, below Burqa Hijab Something ugly is happening in Australia. I...
