Tasmanian Times
National
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8652015: the year it became exciting to be alive … apparently
According to cheerleader-in-chief Malcolm Turnbull it’s the most exciting time to be an Australian. Tell that to the sick and old, the...
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SUNK: The publicly-funded Tallship rusting and rotting in Qld
COLIN GRAZ, January 6, 2016 … Defender has sunk at her mooring in Townsville … BRANDT TEALE, November 28, 2012 … AN...
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STATE: Tasmania the roadkill capital of the world … as captive-bred devils die …
*Pic: Ann Jones *Pic: of Don Knowler by Ann Jones There is no guidebook for this. The dark stain on the road....
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The future of human rights in Australia
We are here to celebrate the achievements of the Australians–individuals, businesses, civil society and community groups- in protecting and promoting our human...
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The slow-burn, devastating impact of tobacco plain packs
It is three years since Australia fully implemented its historic tobacco plain packaging law. From December 1, 2012, all tobacco products have...
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The pathology scare campaign
There have been loud squeals of confected pain following the federal government’s decision to abolish a handout to big pathology and imaging...
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Will Tasmania be left as the last state without regulation of political donations?
Tasmania might soon be the only state in Australia without the regulation of political donations if the Victorian Government follows the recommendation...
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Who are the invisible major donors behind the Tasmanian Liberal Party?
Dozens and potentially several hundred major donors to the Tasmanian Liberal Party in the 2014 financial year remain hidden from public view...
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Federal Hotels nonsense
From ‘Team Mulawa’ here: “Greg Farrell Jr, “Mr. Mulawa”: Greg is by nature very hands-on – activity done translates into learning and...
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This place changed my life …
Last Friday night, at a dinner celebrating its 125th anniversary, the University of Tasmania awarded Richard Flanagan its Distinguished Alumnus Award. This...
