UPDATED: Tasmania’s Liberal Party has been thrown into minority after two backbenchers quit to sit as independents. The announcement was made this morning by Member for Lyons John Tucker and Member for Bass Lara Alexander. Speaking in Launceston, the pair confirmed they would be leaving the party over concerns surrounding a new $715m stadium to be […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:58amThe Federal Government is set to approve funding for a new multi-purpose stadium in Hobart, according to Government insiders. The $240 million shortfall will be filled by the Albanese government, clearing the final hurdle for Tasmania to be awarded the 19th AFL licence. The stadium, which is expected to cost around $750 million, will have […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:00pmUPDATE 2:30 PM: During a press conference held this afternoon, Ms. Ogilvie announced the establishment of a helpline number for individuals who suspect that their data may have been compromised. The announcement comes in response to the recent release of personal data belonging to Tasmanian parents and students, which was reportedly stolen from the Department […]
Fri Apr 7, 2023 - 10:08amThe Tasmanian Government will announce a ban on the use of TikTok on all government devices, a government source has revealed. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced to shut down his new TikTok account, @jrocktock, which he had created less than two weeks ago. This move comes after the Federal Government implemented a similar […]
Thu Apr 6, 2023 - 10:35amTasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced on Facebook today that he had passed his motorcycle Ps! Rockliff, who is 53 years old, shared on his Facebook account that he hadn’t felt this excited since he was 17. The Premier’s post quickly went viral, with many congratulating him on his achievement. The state leader has been […]
Sun Mar 19, 2023 - 9:00pmThe Tasmanian Government is stepping in to ‘ensure’ that a major housing development on Hobart’s eastern shore, known as Skylands, can move forward despite facing opposition from the local council. The development has faced opposition from the Clarence City Council, which refused to endorse the proposed Skylands Master Plan at a meeting this week. A […]
Fri Mar 10, 2023 - 5:00amThe kunanyi/Mt Wellington Cable Car could still be going ahead, according to Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his ‘State of the State’ address today. Rockliff said cableways exist in iconic locations around the globe with “sensitive environmental conditions”, adding Tasmania “must move in this direction.” “We do nature tourism well and we can continue to do […]
Tue Feb 28, 2023 - 7:22pm“Don’t be Vera Blue, please drive Slowly Slowly”: The Tasmanian Government has issued a ‘creative’ warning to people heading to a 3 day music festival in the state’s north today. “Watch out for increased traffic on the Midland and Bass Highways as a Gang of Youths head to Party in the Paddock,” the tongue-in-cheek warning […]
Fri Feb 10, 2023 - 7:01amWould you like to see mask mandates to return in Tasmania? 🤔 Greens MP Rosalie Woodruff says modelling is pointing to a potential spike in new cases, and is calling on the State Government to bring back mandatory mask wearing indoors. “Despite the expected increase in cases – and associated hospitalisations and deaths – the […]
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