Tasmanian Times
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
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792Joe’s pretty pleased with himself …
The dust is yet to settle on Smokin’ Joe’s first Budget, but despite the largely negative reaction, I suspect he’s pretty pleased...
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The Quid pro Quo of Political Patronage
The perception that money can buy public policy is highly corrosive to democratic government in Australia and the acidic stench pervading the...
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God no, I couldn’t possibly drive to Hobart, I have to fly …
A Tasmanian Labor Senator has defended spending about $23,000 on taxpayer-funded flights between Launceston and Hobart. Helen Polley has confirmed a $12,000...
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‘I can stand for mayor again,’ says MLC Armstrong
Huon Valley Guessing Games Mayor Robert Armstrong, elected this month to the Tasmanian Legislative Council, has warned the citizens of the Huon...
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Celebrities Join World Heritage Campaign
Prominent Australians and international environmentalists have joined The Bob Brown Foundation’s campaign to keep Tasmania’s World Heritage Area safe forever. Global Voices...
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He treats his volunteer labour like shit, but put a camera in his hand and he’s a genius …
Pete Hay’s Speech at the Opening of Matthew Newton’s Artspace Exhibition, “Another Country”, 18 April, 2014 I’m the best person to open...
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Mother Mountain: The Symphony of Birdsong (11)
Cloud, cockatoo and our mountain … Pic: Rob Walls, http://robertwalls.wordpress.com/ The “Respect the Mountain” forum ( here, here, and here ) at...
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First book on MH370 mystery blames US war games
Seventy-one days after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared, the first book about the disaster will go on sale on Monday with a...
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Adoption green light raises questions about marriage
Congratulations to the Abbott Government for giving the green light to same-sex adoption. Last week, it announced a new adoption protocol with...
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Joe Hockey’s face …
Hockey’s Face Says It All During Shorten’s Budget Reply Speech. Bill Shorten: ‘But the Government forgot a lot of people on budget...
