Tasmanian Times
National
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990NATION: A hole in the heart …
‘The world’s gone mad,’ barks Barnaby, Federal biosecurity watchdog and Boo and Pistol impounder, Minister for Agriculture, Member for New England. Or...
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Felicity Wishart, Australian conservationist who campaigned for reef and rainforests, dies aged 49
Image from Twitter: @fightforthereff Felicity Wishart, the high-profile Australian conservationist who played a leading role in campaigns to protect the Great Barrier...
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What prostitution really means for women
This fortnight’s feminist roundup features three items that address the reality of prostitution in supposedly progressive first world states – jurisdictions where...
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Bob Ellis says he may have weeks to live after liver tests deliver ‘very bad’ news
The writer Bob Ellis has been diagnosed with aggressive liver cancer and says he may have just weeks to live. A prolific...
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The burning question …
*Pic: Rob Blakers’ ( http://www.robblakers.com/ ) classic shot of before and after logging ED: This is the most absorbing listening … not...
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Amnesty PR machine in overdrive
Amnesty International, the world’s leading human rights campaigner, claims to have over 7 million members and supporters across the globe, but it...
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Rupert Murdoch’s News UK shamed by failure to pay legal costs
Rupert Murdoch’s organisation had a moral duty to pay the legal costs for Sun reporter Anthony France. But it refused to do...
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Activists target Myer for sponsoring animal cruelty
Animal welfare advocates demonstrated outside Myer stores in five states yesterday after Myer, a major sponsor of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival...
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Landmark $25,000 penalty for torrent of anti-gay abuse
AN East Coast marriage celebrant subjected to a torrent of anti-gay abuse has been awarded the state’s largest payout for discrimination in...
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NATION: Poor, poor Bronny …
Pic: Bronny gets a peck from the PM … Bronwyn Bishop spending more on overseas travel than former Speakers Bronwyn Bishop spent...
