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Stadium Fight Takes On AFL Headquarters

A group of Tasmanians from the No New Stadium group have taken their campaign direct to AFL Headquarters this morning. Their aim...

Webb Dares Premier to Fast-Track Political Donations Reforms 5

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Webb Dares Premier to Fast-Track Political Donations Reforms

With speculation mounting about an early Tasmanian state election, independent Member for Nelson in the Legislative Council, Meg Webb, is calling for...

Political Football! Local, State & Federal Reps Lobby AFL Directly 7

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Political Football! Local, State & Federal Reps Lobby AFL Directly

21 representatives from Australian and Tasmanian Parliaments plus local government have writted to the AFL seeking to renegotiate the controversial Macquarie Point...

Not Guilty Verdict Reached in Hillcrest Tragedy 14

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Not Guilty Verdict Reached in Hillcrest Tragedy

Nearly three and a half years after the devastating Hillcrest Primary School tragedy, the owner and operator of Taz-Zorb, Rosemary Gamble, has...

Whither Democracy in this Winter of Discontent? 16

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Whither Democracy in this Winter of Discontent?

It’s probably a matter of time before some troglodont blames the new(old) 35-seat House of Assembly for Tasmania’s current political dumpster fire....

Police Commander Stephen Burk Awarded Australian Police Medal 18

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Police Commander Stephen Burk Awarded Australian Police Medal

Commander Stephen Burk of Tasmania Police has been awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal (APM) in the King’s Birthday Honours today, recognising...

Government Slammed for Endangering Children in Adult Prisons 20

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Government Slammed for Endangering Children in Adult Prisons

A new report by Tasmania’s Custodial Inspector, Richard Connock, has exposed the alarming reality of children being held in adult prisons across...

Tasmania's Budget Crisis - A Call for Urgent Action 26

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Tasmania’s Budget Crisis – A Call for Urgent Action

Ruth Forrest MLC delivers a scathing indictment of Tasmania's financial management, arguing that years of ignored warnings and a persistent failure by...

Pride Flags Vandalised in Launceston Amidst Inclusion Push 28

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Pride Flags Vandalised in Launceston Amidst Inclusion Push

Pride flags displayed in Launceston Mall were vandalised on Wednesday night as the city simultaneously hosted a significant forum on LGBTIQA+ inclusion...