TAS

Aboriginal basket weaving on display

Tasmanian Aboriginal women have completed a three year journey back in time through the ancient art of basket weaving.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 10:10 am
Oppn attacks state of health

The State Opposition says the Tasmanian Government's mismanagement of health is taking its toll on health professionals.
ABC - 31 minutes ago
Early morning 'dip' ends in hospital

Police say it appears two men who fell in the water at Hobart's Constitution Dock this morning were fishing boat deckhands who were "horsing around".
ABC - July 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Libs want action over motor registry glitch

The Tasmanian Opposition has criticised the State Government for failing to bring to account the contractor responsible for a multi-million dollar blow-out in the cost of a new motor registry system.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 1:50 pm
Golf estate knocked back

The Resource Planning and Development Commission has rejected Federal Hotels' plan to develop a small golf course on Tasmania's east coast into a residential estate.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 1:00 pm
Land made available for affordable housing

The Tasmanian Government has released land for new housing in Hobart's northern suburbs.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 10:25 am
University looks to improve security

The University of Tasmania is reviewing security after the apparent murder of an overseas student.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 7:29 am
Tas irrigation scheme

The preferred option for a major Tasmanian irrigation scheme has been chosen.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 5:36 am
Tragic accident in southern Tasmania

Police are urging parents to be vigilant after a six-year-old boy died in a backyard accident at New Norfolk yesterday.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 5:36 am
Libs seek greater representation in Braddon

The North West seat of Braddon could determine Labor's ability to hang onto majority government at the next state election.
ABC - July 5, 2009, 5:32 am
'Tragic accident': boy asphyxiated on clothes line

A six-year-old boy has died in a freak backyard accident involving a clothes line and trampoline.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 6:59 pm
Treasurer pays tribute to colleague

Tasmania's Treasurer says Labor will field a strong team in Braddon at next year's election, despite the decision by former Deputy Premier Steve Kons not to re-contest the seat.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 10:50 am
Councils' merger up for debate

The Local Government Board is calling for public submissions on the possible merger of two east coast councils.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 10:49 am
Police seek more help in murder case

Tasmanian police and civic leaders are assuring Hobart's Chinese students that they are safe and welcome in the city.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 9:17 am
Hobart City Art Prize

Two Tasmanian artists have taken out the top awards in the City of Hobart Art Prize.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 7:17 am
New name in Football Hall of fame

Champion rover, Terry Cashion, was made an icon of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame at a gala dinner in Hobart last night.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 6:20 am
Anger over shelved ad campaign

The Government has revealed it actually spent more than one million dollars on a promotional campaign that has been shelved.
ABC - July 3, 2009, 8:00 pm
Labor won't endorse Pembroke candidate

The Labor Party in Tasmania has defended its decision not to endorse a candidate for the Upper House seat of Pembroke.
ABC - July 3, 2009, 8:00 pm
Steve Kons to quit politics

A former Deputy Premier, Steve Kons is quitting Tasmanian politics.
ABC - July 3, 2009, 6:46 pm
Bush bash 'brings clarity'

If you're feeling like a big life change is in order, perhaps you should go bush.
ABC - July 3, 2009, 5:31 pm