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State-based income tax proposed
A group set up by the Tasmanian Government has proposed state-based income tax and higher land taxes in its submission to the Henry review.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:17 pm -
Fewer parks firefighters for oncoming fire season
There are concerns budget cuts to Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service will put pressure on volunteer brigades this fire season.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:00 pm -
Dairy farmers and TFGA call truce
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association has made peace with dairy farmers who had threatened to leave the organisation.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:00 pm -
Dairy farmers seek legal advice
Tasmanian dairy farmers are seeking legal advice over their milk price dispute with National Foods.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 3:57 pm -
Tasmania the new internet testing ground
An expansion of wireless internet services in Tasmania by telco Optus could prove to be a headache for the rollout of the National Broadband Network.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 3:50 pm -
Liberals keep up water pressure
The Tasmanian Government is again under fire over its water and sewerage changes with Opposition claims some development costs have doubled.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 2:50 pm -
Another boost for internet services
Wireless internet in Tasmania is about to get a big upgrade.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 1:09 pm -
Sewage spill closes beaches
A sewage spill has forced the closure of two beaches in the Sandy Bay area near Hobart.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 1:09 pm -
Govt scuttles extra sitting days
The Tasmanian Government has voted down an attempt to have the Lower House sit next week.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 12:34 pm -
Car seat rules for children to change
The RACT has welcomed changes to rules relating to child restraints in vehicles.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 12:34 pm -
Plea for farmers to accept milk price
The national body representing dairy farmers wants Tasmanian suppliers to end their milk dispute with National Foods.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 12:11 pm -
Angry parents resist college move
Employers and parents of children attending the Australian Technical College at Burnie are angry at moves to shift it into the state system.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 11:42 am -
MP facing three child porn charges
Tasmanian Upper House MP Terry Martin is facing child pornography charges.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:33 am -
Govt quits anti-smoking campaign
A novel anti-smoking program aimed at primary school students has lost Tasmanian Government funding under the QUIT program.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:35 am -
Greens angry over political donation sidestep
Tasmania's Government has been accused of stalling over changes to make political donations more transparent.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:00 am -
Economic signs still good
The Tasmanian Government says the latest retail trade and building approval figures show the continued resilience of the state's economy.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:00 am -
Vow to push on with euthanasia bill
The Tasmanian MP who introduced the defeated voluntary euthanasia bill has vowed to continue the fight.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:01 am -
Missing girl found
A Hobart girl reported missing for almost a fortnight has been found safe and well.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 9:41 pm -
Euthanasia bill voted down
Tasmania's Parliament has voted down a bill giving terminally ill people the right to end their lives.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 9:28 pm -
Orange slime holds science secrets
A single-celled Antarctic organism could help guide research in cryogenics, stem cell research and food safety.
ABC - November 4, 2009, 7:21 pm
