Tasmanian Times
National
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1.1KNATION: Gina Rinehart, Barnaby Joyce slammed for ‘extraordinary’ actions during trust case
*Pic: ABC pic of Gina Rinehart and Natalie Joyce at a Barnaby election party … Gina Rinehart’s son John Hancock has taken...
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RFA: We are concerned by the lack of openness …
Comment on the third five-year review of the Tasmanian RFA was due today but has just been extended. 1. The public submission...
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What’s next for tobacco control? A smoke-free generation
Each year 60,000 Australians and millions throughout the world die from cigarette smoking. One billion people are projected to die of tobacco-related...
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Following Ireland down the path to equality
*Satire: Irish Times’ cartoonist Martyn Turner’s take ( http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/martyn-turner ) was published in this morning’s newspaper. Toon used with permission. “Iona” is...
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NATION: Abbott’s boatload of accountability
Accountability is the cornerstone of good government. It ensures answerability, a readiness to explain itself; to provide sufficient information and justification to...
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Bob Brown Foundation showcases Tales from the Tarkine at Hobart event
Ted Mead’s stunning shot of an orange-bellied parrot in flight. See other stunning shots, HERE The Bob Brown Foundation is hosting a...
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Push polling on native forest biomass as RET decision moves to the Senate
Push polling is being conducted in Tasmania over the burning of native forest biomass for electricity generation, coinciding with a controversial proposal...
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Dear Brett Whiteley …
Dear Brett Whiteley, After your last community tea at Stowport you said I had been uncharacteristically quiet. As you might have noticed...
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A simple yes or no will suffice
Senator Eric Abetz has been granted Leave of Absence from Parliament by the Prime Minister – this poses the question as to...
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How I Didn’t Become A Victim To Bullying: Caroline Dean, TEDxQueenstown
Published on 15 May 2015 Caroline’s story is quite a shock. Her experience is deep and traumatic from time working inside the...
