The state government has confirmed that there will be ‘no forced council amalgamations’ in the state, following a wave of concern among mayors at several Northern Tasmanian councils – who were concerned about potential mergers. Premier Jeremy Rockliff assured Tasmanians that the government had taken their concerns into account and would ‘let communities and councils […]
Sun Jul 16, 2023 - 12:03pmThe days of people listening to the police scanner are numbered, with the Tasmanian Government officially launching their new ‘secure’ Government Radio Network today. Telstra were contracted to commission the $763 million dollar initiative, which the State Government say is one of Tasmania’s largest infrastructure projects ever. TasGRN has ‘been purpose-built’ and will be used […]
Wed Jul 5, 2023 - 5:06pmIn the ongoing debate over the future of public transport in Hobart, Greens Leader Cassy O’Connor has voiced her support for a light rail system, arguing that it is the high-quality public transport solution that the city deserves. Transport Minister Michael Ferguson, however, maintains that the northern suburbs bus proposal is a more economically viable option. […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 2:18pmTasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has opened up about his personal life and the importance of conversations around mental health during a breakfast radio interview with Hit100.9’s Dan and Christie. The premier, known for his involvement in the Tasmanian mental health space, was commended for donning his shorts during last Thursday’s Speak Up Stay ChatTY Shorts […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 11:37amDevonport is set to become a regional sporting mecca, with the city council unanimously voting to prioritise investment in two key sports infrastructure projects. The projects, estimated to cost between $40 and $50 million, are set to elevate Devonport’s status and enable the city to host elite-level games. The first project is a new Devonport […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 7:00amTassie Premier Jeremy Rockliff is joining more than 18,000 Tasmanians donning their shorts today to spark conversations around mental health. Today, the shortest day of the year, is Stay ChatTY’s annual Shorts Day – braving the cold and conversation. The annual community-driven activation encourages all Tasmanians to wear shorts (or Shorts Day merchandise) on the […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 11:48amTasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has slammed the latest impressions of the proposed Hobart stadium as ‘scare tactics’. The image, created by an anti-stadium group based on what they say were official measurements provided by the government, show the stadium towering over Hunter Street and the potential visual impact it may pose to the area. It […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 6:57pmTasmanian Public Health Services have launched an investigation after it was discovered vaccines administered by a medical clinic in Hobart’s East over the last 20 years were incorrectly stored. Patients who received vaccinations between July 2003 and 22 March 2023 at Dodges Ferry Medical Clinic are advised to seek advice ‘due to the lack of […]
Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 10:25amThe Australian Government is investigating a data breach affecting HWL Ebsworth, one of the nation’s leading commercial law firms, to establish whether any Tasmanian information has been compromised. State Science and Technology Minister, Madeleine Ogilvie said federal authorities had contacted the Tasmanian Government to notify them of the attack, which may include state information. “While […]
Fri Jun 9, 2023 - 4:10pmTasmania’s Treasurer, Michael Ferguson, has presented the state’s budget for 2023/24, which reveals a postponed surplus, rising debt and potential cost increases for the Macquarie Point stadium project. The projected surplus of $19 million has been replaced by a deficit of $298 million and it is expected to reach $148 million in 2024/25 before a […]
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