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Watchdog law debate 'rushed'
The Tasmanian Government has been accused of trying to rush anti-corruption legislation through Parliament.
ABC - November 3, 2009, 6:19 am -
Teachers warn of industrial action by year's end
More than 300 teachers have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action if Elizabeth College is forced into the new Tasmania Tomorrow system next year.
ABC - November 3, 2009, 6:15 am -
Business urges fiscal constraint
Tasmania's peak business lobby is urging the Government to keep a tight fiscal discipline over the budget despite better than expected GST revenue.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 4:20 pm -
Billycart racers rev up at Deloraine
Traditional billy cart races at Deloraine have been revived today to coincide with the Craft Fair.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 2:37 pm -
Ombudsman overworked
Tasmania's ombudsman says he is overworked and he wants greater State Government support.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 2:18 pm -
Call for pest fish funding
Tasmanian researchers want an introduced fish species federally listed as a threat.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 2:17 pm -
Committee to continue without sex charge MP
A Tasmanian Parliamentary Committee examining senior government appointments expects to proceed with hearings this Friday without Elwick MP Terry Martin.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 12:19 pm -
Fickle spring weather
A month of contrasts - that is how the Bureau of Meterology has summarised October after some record low rainfall and fluctuating temperatures
ABC - November 2, 2009, 12:00 pm -
Transport hearings on islands
A Tasmanian Legislative Council Select Committee investigating island transport services will visit King and Flinders Island this week for public hearings.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 11:45 am -
Regatta organisers blown away with success
Organisers of Tasmania's newest sailing regatta aim to make it the biggest and best regatta in the state.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 10:12 am -
Big fines for chemical disposal
People who do not correctly dispose of potentially dangerous household substances such as paint, cleaning products and aerosols now face fines of up to to $100 000.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 10:12 am -
Education anger escalates
Dissatisfaction among secondary college teachers about the Premier's education changes could lead to a state-wide teacher strike.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 9:31 am -
Liberals question funding announcements
The Tasmanian Liberals want the Government to reveal where the money for recent funding announcements is coming from.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 9:09 am -
Fire service policy change to save lives
Tasmania's fire service has modified its 'stay and defend' policy, so it can now recommend people leave their properties on days of very extreme bushfire danger.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 9:00 am -
King Island abattoir meetings
The future of the King Island abattoir is likely to be secured this week, as the Tasmanian Government and the abattoir's owner reach a deal on a financial assistance package.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 9:00 am -
Teachers ready to act
The Education Union has threatened a mass pre-election protest and a possible statewide teacher strike over the secondary college changes.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 6:38 am -
Fire Service denies unofficial 'no-go' zones
The Tasmania Fire Service has denied claims some homes in high-risk bushfire areas have been unofficially blacklisted prior to the fire season.
ABC - November 2, 2009, 5:57 am -
Restored church marks milestone
A small Anglican Church in southern Tasmania is celebrating 125 years since foundation.
ABC - November 1, 2009, 12:27 pm -
Labor accused of dragging its feet on heritage protection
Tasmania's Opposition has accused the State Government of dragging its feet on much-needed heritage reforms.
ABC - November 1, 2009, 12:15 pm -
Arson suspected in Hobart fire
Police are searching for two people they believe started a house fire on Hobart's eastern shore yesterday afternoon.
ABC - November 1, 2009, 10:38 am
