Tasmanian Times
Society
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764Why cannot we treat the refugees with more humanity
Last week the Australian public has heard more heart-rending news of suicides of refugees who have been imprisoned long periods of time...
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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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When I hear the word ‘culture’ … I reach for my diary
I have just returned home from an amazing array of music and entertainment provided for the citizens of Hobart. For free. Arriving...
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A ‘temporary’ aberration, surely?
Mysterious is one word that describes Huon Valley Council’s amazing back flip on development applications, three months apart, to establish a “temporary”...
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IGA: Tear it up, says Colbeck … as FT ‘runs amok’
Miranda Gibson in the Observer Tree. Pic: Alan Lesheim Bryan Green, MP Minister for Energy and Resources Friday, 13 January 2012 MILESTONE...
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Government funding for the Falls Festival is unnecessary
Pic HERE I am a music lover; a seven-time veteran of the Falls Festival at Marion Bay; and a three-time veteran of...
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Greens’ whale-saver bill goes to Opposition
A bill to ensure that if future whaling occurs in Australia’s whale sanctuaries – either off Australia or Antarctica – a policing...
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Case against Gunns dismissed
Today in the Launceston Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Hill refused to allow Pulp the Mill to withdraw its case against Gunns. Pulp the...
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Fish farm surveys reveals serious environmental damage
The Tasmanian Greens today called on the Primary Industries Minister Bryan Green to rethink his blind support for a proposed marine farm...
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Tarkine Road’s watered down EPBC assessment unacceptable
Tarkine National Coalition has questioned the motives behind the watering down of the EPBC assessment approach to the Tarkine Road proposal. The...
