Tasmanian Times
Society
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854Libs still taking Big Tobacco’s blood money … Heat on Wightman. Paul Barry analysis
The Tasmania Greens today said it was disappointing but unsurprising that the Tasmanian Liberal Party had received another large cash handout from...
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Historic equal pay win
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has today handed down an historic decision awarding Social, Community & Disability workers Equal Pay. Health and Community...
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Ad men rejoice but Coles shonky claims have farmers offside again
The Coles marketing team will be gleefully rubbing their hands together after the supermarket giant reaped valuable free publicity for the launch...
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HCC: Ancanthe … and all that …
Hobart City Council Open meeting: Monday 30 January 2012 5pm Hobart Town Hall Macquarie St Present: Lord Mayor Damon Thomas, Deputy Lord...
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Brickworks closure creates housebuilding opportunities
Yesterday’s announcement of the K&D brickworks closure on Giblin St in New Town (TT HERE) brings about an opportunity to create more...
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Gunns’ Pulp Mill lifeline extended – community will protest
Friends of the Tamar Valley today condemned the announcement that a10-bank syndicate – which includes the ANZ Bank – has granted an...
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Education: Change is easy – it’s improvement that’s difficult. Report released
The Mercury editorial of 25 January deplored the fact that education standards in Tasmania are still among the lowest in the country...
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Gina’s Fairfax grab. The Unpretentious Charmer. Mercury sells history
Fairfax media is reporting that Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart is behind a multi-million dollar share raid on the media company. Ms...
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Ta Ann … tell the truth. Booth: Vested interests cynically blame Triabunna for job losses
All together now …Pro- and anti-Ta Ann protesters mingle outside Ta Ann HQ, Sandy Bay. Pic: Matt Newton http://www.matthewnewton.com.au Ta Ann should...
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Labor Inaction Threatens State’s Clean Green Image
The Tasmanian Greens today called on the Labor Party to help address the state’s appalling litter problem by supporting the Greens’ push...
