Tasmanian Times
Health
-
3.8KFirefighters may be at Greater Risk of Dying by Suicide than Flames
On-The-Job Stress Elevates Risk Of Suicide Bushfires have been relentless and devastating this year in Australia, with the loss of over 12...
-
1.4K
Tas Premier & Minister for Health: Coronavirus Update
Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier & Sarah Courtney, Minister for Health, 27 February 2020 Coronavirus update Late today we received an...
-
1.4K
Expert Says 400,000 Australian Deaths Possible
COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by a new strain of Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that has not been previously identified in...
-
1.4K
Smoke Health Recommendations must be Revisited
Tasmania has smoke health problems, and they’re not just cigarettes. In recent years we have had notable problems with summer bushfire smoke...
-
2.3K
Road Statistics no Reason for Comfort
Our roads are safer today than they were 50 years ago, thanks to seat belts, random breath testing, road safety cameras, 50...
-
1.4K
Children’s Future Under Threat
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have released a report declaring the health and future of...
-
2.2K
Hobart Flights Cancelled in TWU Dispute
Jetstar has cancelled 4 flights to and from Hobart today due to industrial action being taken by its employees. In a statement...
-
1.3K
Coronavirus Update for Tasmanians
Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier & Sarah Courtney, Minister for Health, 13 February 2020 Coronavirus travel update Today we received an...
-
4.3K
Lead-Contaminated Water at RHH
Testing by unions has found lead in drinking water at the new K-Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Workers have themselves been...
-
1.8K
Warning on Faulty Solar Installations
Consumer, Building and Occupations Services (CBOS) is warning Tasmanians to use caution when installing solar panels, particularly for systems being sold by...
