Tasmanian Times
State
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Saving the Franklin: A people’s rebellion
Kate Crowley The self-interested politics of small-minded politicians was a world away from the blockade. The blockaders were intent on refocusing the...
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The colour of money
Alison Bleaney Unfortunately, Australia follows USA’s lead; for food colours,food additives,GM, pesticides, chemicals … No-one can explain to me any scientific basis...
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A shrunken concern
Sue Neales Mercury A political contraction which in 1998 was seen by the electorate as a way of saving on the cost...
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Gunns manipulated Government
ABC Online The Tasmanian Greens have accused the timber company Gunns of manipulating the State Government. Greens leader Peg Putt says Gunns...
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Police probe legal post
Sue Neales Mercury POLICE are investigating an explosive new allegation of corruption at the highest levels of Tasmanian political and legal circles....
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A night for looking back … and forward
James Dryburgh The 75 year old David Bellamy then ran up the stairs having just met the policeman who put him in...
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Anger over lost jobs as Gunns shuts mill
GUNNS Ltd is to axe 129 jobs next week when it closes the former Auspine sawmill at Tonganah, near Scottsdale, and consolidates...
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Happy Birthday, Franklin River
Michelle Paine Mercury Prof Bellamy, who spent his 50th birthday in Risdon jail, led the singing of happy birthday to the river....
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Guts, blood and beer
Jon Ayling When I finally dragged my ‘kill’ back to camp my legs started shaking and tears running down my cheeks. There...
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The retirement of John Gay?
Paul Oosting Wildernes Society MR “The Wilderness Society calls on Mr Gay to retire sooner rather than later and allow for new...
