Tasmanian Times
Society
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1.6KHobart Architecture and The Dilemmas of Development
The recent announcement by UTas Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Peter Rathjen, of plans for a Student Centre in the CBD brings to the fore...
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Australia: Climate laggard lashed. Al Gore responds to Tony …
Pic: Looking towards Blackheath from Katoomba; https://twitter.com/workmanalice • The Age: Clear link between climate change and bushfires: UN adviser warns Tony Abbott...
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Advocates call for Upper House to act on marriage law …
In the wake of same-sex marriage legislation in the ACT, Tasmanian marriage equality advocates have called on the state Upper House to...
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The Universal Threat: Believists!
There are abundant social problems facing civilization today. Except for earthquakes and meteorites, these dilemmas are human-made. Perhaps we could add the...
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The crucial Tasmanian vote: Supporters in new push for scaled back Antarctic reserve
A bloc of countries has issued a joint call for the creation of marine reserves in Antarctica. The group, which includes the...
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‘Illegal’ label lashed
• The Guardian: Scott Morrison defends decision to call asylum seekers ‘illegals’ Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says he is simply calling “a...
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Adam Bandt … and ‘the great moral challenge of our generation’
• This picture and many others, from here Greens MP Adam Bandt has defended suggesting the coalition government’s climate change strategy could...
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Beautiful Tasmania and a Sublime mountain
Gwenda Sheridan – who completed a 5-volume research study in 2010 on Mount Wellington’s historic landscape values for the Wellington Park Trust...
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From little things … Tassie four’s $50 philanthropic vision
Twiggy’s $65m gift highlights philanthropy’s role Can a $150 donation have as much impact as the $65 million gift – the largest...
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Should we introduce elephants to Australia?
Gamba grass, an introduced plant that grows into dry tussocks up to 4 m tall, is a major source of fuel for...
