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Equality Tasmania label proposed bill to ban conversion therapy as “worse than useless”

Equality Tasmania has launched a campaign demanding the immediate scrapping of the state government’s conversion practices bill. The draft bill, which was released late last year with the aim of banning conversion practices in the state, is now being deemed as “worse than useless” by Equality Tasmania. Equality Tasmania spokesperson, Rodney Croome said the bill […]

Fri Jan 26, 2024 - 4:00am
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Port operations at risk around Tasmania as marine pilots threaten to strike

TasPorts is warning that a potential strike by Tasmanian marine pilots this weekend could impact thousands of cruise ship passengers and result in significant disruptions to freight transportation. The Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) is threatening to initiate an indefinite stoppage of weekend work starting from midday on Sunday unless their demands over pay and […]

Fri Jan 26, 2024 - 12:05am
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Tasmanian professor named 2024 Australian of the Year for lifesaving melanoma research

A Tasmanian medical researcher and professor has been jointly named as a recipient of the 2024 Australian of the Year award. Melanoma research and treatment specialists Richard Scolyer, who was born in Launceston, was named alongside Georgina Long at a ceremony in Canberra on Thursday night. Both serve as co-directors at the Melanoma Institute of […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 8:50pm
Politics

Tasmania’s Attorney-General confirms new charges against Supreme Court judge

Tasmania’s Attorney-General has confirmed that a Supreme Court Judge is facing additional charges in another state. Justice Gregory Geason has been charged with breaching a domestic violence order on three separate occasions and is scheduled to appear in court in Sydney next month. “Police will allege in court, a 62-year-old Tasmanian man breached an ADVO […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 7:30pm
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‘High fire danger’ forecast for much of Tasmania as authorities warn people to be vigilant

As much of Tasmania approaches a period of heightened fire danger over the next three days, authorities are urging people to exercise caution and remain vigilant. The Tasmania Fire Service is warning that despite the absence of major bushfires since November, the risk remains significant due to fully cured fuel loads across the state. “We […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Courts and Crime

Tasmanian Olympian Simon Burgess ‘temporarily removed’ from Sporting Hall of Fame

Three-time Tasmanian Olympian Simon Burgess has temporarily had his name removed from the state’s Sporting Hall of Fame following recent appearances in a Hobart court. Burgess, 55, faced charges of common assault, property damage and breaching a family violence order when he appeared before the Hobart Magistrates Court in December. Pulse can now reveal that […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 1:30pm
Courts and Crime

‘Harrowing and devastating’: Review uncovers Tasmania Police officer’s abuse techniques

An interim report released by an independent reviewer has shed light on the ‘disturbing child abuse techniques’ used by Tasmania police officer Paul Reynolds. Reviewer Regina Weiss described the accounts of grooming and abuse from victim-survivors, their families and observers as “harrowing, shocking and devastating”. “The betrayal of trust felt by so many is evident. […]

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 12:30pm
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Tasmanian students face back to school bus and ferry fare increase

Tasmanian students who rely on buses or the River Derwent ferry for their daily commute are facing an increase in fares as they return to school in 2024. On January 1, student fares rose to $2 per single trip ticket, up $0.10, while smart card or multi-trip tickets went up by $0.08 to $1.60 per […]

Mon Jan 22, 2024 - 5:00am
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