Tasmanian Times
Politics
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1.5KEducation Policy Excludes Young Tasmanians
Prioritising STEM-courses should not be at the expense of burdening other students with huge fees, argues Ben Dudman.
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Apps Entering Payday Loan Scene
Mobile phone apps are now emerging as an avenue for payday loan advances. Responsible finance advocates say legislation is needed.
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Why Tasmania’s New Gender Identity Laws are Warranted
All colours of the rainbow: why Tasmania’s new gender identity laws are warranted In late 2019, Tasmania became the first state to...
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New Northern Regional Prison – Bad Policy in Action
If we fixed poor policy settings that are driving the crime and recidivism rate up, we wouldn't need a Northern Prison, argues...
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Showgrounds Redevelopment Gains Labor Support
Labor has announced support for the Hobart Showgrounds redevelopment project Standing alongside Agricultural Society (RAST) President Peter Spotswood, Labor Leader Rebecca Whitee...
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Tourists Welcome! Just Don’t Expect Service
Despite wanting tourists to return, at least two Tasmanian councils have shuttered their Visitor Information Centres.
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Cyber Attacks on Australian Government(s)
Experts examine yesterday's announcement about 'state-based actors' engaging in malicious cyber attacks against Australia.
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Northern Prison Questions Remain
Questions remain about why Minister for Corrections Elise Archer has selected the site announced for the Northern Regional Prison.
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Build Wind Farm on Whaleback Ridge NOT Robbins Island, says Garland
Former independent candidate for Braddon Craig Garland says the renewable energy project for Whaleback Ridge is a better option for the north-west...
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Northern Prison Site Confirmed for Westbury
The Tasmanian government is committed to a Birralee Road site near Westbury for the new Northern Regional Prison.
