Tasmanian Times
Health
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851Wood smoke adds billions to health bill, says report
Smoke haze over Hobart THE smoky haze from wood fires is Sydney’s biggest source of air pollution in winter, and wood smoke...
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Physio Crisis at LGH
A memo set to be circulated across the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) foreshadows a significant reduction of services as a result of...
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The threats to bees
The online journal PLoS One released two bee studies last week: one on an old parasite newly found in honey bees, the...
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The urban speed paradox: time pressure, cars and health
Time pressure is an almost universal experience for residents of modern cities. The feeling of constantly having to rush is a serious...
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O’Byrne picks health boss
DOORSTOP MICHELLE O’BYRNE WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 2012 THO CHAIR / LIB POLICY Michelle O’Byrne – Minister for Health Note: bad wind interference...
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How Joss and Anita restored the earth
Joss Brooks Last week I was privileged to meet again with Tasmanian Joss Brooks, who with his partner Anita Truchanas (yes….she is...
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RHH chief’s luxury living
Jane Holden: Advocate picture* THE State Government has come under fire for paying for the Royal Hobart Hospital’s acting chief executive to...
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Support Alison Bleaney to clean up our water
Supporters of Dr Alison Bleaney, campaigner against over-use of pesticides and for clean, healthy water, have a Facebook page well and truly...
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A child protection system under serious stress
The Tasmanian Greens today welcomed the release of the House of Assembly Select Committee Inquiry into Child Protection’s Report, which is the...
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Why Tasmania needs an independent inquiry into child sex abuse
July 2003 – Walter Tusyn was the first person to speak out publicly in Tasmania and expose the brutality, sexual and other...
