All posts tagged "spotlight"

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  New Poll Confirms Budget & Stadium Both Stink

  A new EMRS poll has confirmed the minority Liberal government’s poor standing on major issues. According to the statewide poll of 500...

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  $786M Bridge Opens, Immediately Attracts Hoons

  In a spectacle of political back-patting and self-congratulation, Tasmania proudly unveiled its new $786 million Bridgewater Bridge earlier this week, hailed by...

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  Integrity Watchdog ‘Underfunded & Crippled’ says Crossbench

  The Tasmanian Government is facing increasing pressure and criticism over its continued under funding of the state’s Integrity Commission, despite public and...

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  Govt to Sell New Bridgewater Bridge

  The Tasmanian Government has moved to sell off the new Bridgewater Bridge the day after it was opened. After a ribbon-cutting by...

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  The Stadium Delusion – What’s Really Driving Tasmania’s Costly Obsession?

  When both the Tasmanian Government and so-called Opposition unite behind a project — declaring it essential at any cost – despite three...

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  Debt Hole Deepens as Govt Releases Privatisation-based Budget

  The 2025-26 State Budget was tabled in Parliament today. The Tasmanian Government claimed it continues a “strong record” of providing for those...

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  Real Support Isn’t a Pilot – Time to Back Workers Behind Tasmania’s Family Violence Response

  CPSU Organiser Jess Greene makes the case for supporting the service workers at the core of Tasmania's domestic violence response.

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  Official Stadium Estimate Blows Out as ‘Enabling Legislation’ Introduced

  The Tasmanian Government has tabled its so-called enabling legislation to attempt to ram through the controversial Macquarie Point Stadium. The move attempts...

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  Hobart Mayors Call for Budget Fix for Transport

  The councils comprising ‘Greater Hobart’ are pressing the Tasmanian Government to increase its investment in transport infrastructure and services ahead of the...

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  Monopoly Launceston Edition to Launch in Autumn 2026

  Launceston now has bragging rights as the second Tasmanian town set to receive its own board since the launch of the Monopoly:...