Tasmanian Times
Politics
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2.0KA much more serious plague …
As I listened to Tim Minchin’s ‘paean’ ( HERE ) to Cardinal Pell, I was reminded of a scene of an alpha...
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It’s not called ‘writing’ anymore, it’s ‘sentencing’
If ever there was a good example of how it is not teachers who are to blame for what is taught (or...
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Lapoinya: The Blog …
FRIDAY February 19 … • Letter from Lapoinya #7 Last Friday the 19th of February FLAG launched an exhibition at Artscape in...
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Launched! Wanted …
*Pic: Garry Stannus of Joan and Buck at Petrarch’s Bookshop, Launceston earlier this week … This is a fascinating work for which...
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NATION: Turnbull goes the full Tony … NBN …
*Pic: Slick Mal is gone …”Turnbull MKII is an alarming departure from Turnbull’s previous hit role as Mr Slick, an urbane inner...
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Fail on key environmental criteria for Forestry Tasmania’s FSC bid
*Pic: Rob Blakers, https://www.robblakers.com/ *Pic: Up in smoke … Forestry Tas has proven its style of operation is not up to FSC...
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Closing 4WD tracks important first step in permanent protection of takayna/Tarkine
*PICS: Matt Newton, http://www.matthewnewton.com.au/ *Pic: Heather Sculthorpe speaks to media after the court ruling The Bob Brown Foundation welcomes today’s Federal Court...
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No (poker) machines = healthier communities
*Pic: Link to interactive map HERE Local councils are being urged to speak up in defence of their communities by supporting the...
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STATE: Tasmanian MPs set to receive $13,000 pay rise
Tasmania’s politicians are in line for a pay rise of almost $13,000 in July, unless Parliament strikes out the independent arbiter’s ruling....
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MLC Ivan Dean claims false evidence sparked $50m fox hunt
LEGISLATIVE Councillor Ivan Dean says he has proof the state’s controversial fox hunt was based on fabricated evidence. The Windemere MLC has...
