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Defeat for Kons in mayoral race
Labor MP Steve Kons says he will stand again for Burnie Mayor at the next local election, after his defeat by incumbent Mayor Alvwyn Boyd.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 9:52 am -
Private forestry harvest rates tumble
A dramatic drop in production from Tasmania's private forests is being attributed to the global financial crisis.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 9:09 am -
Upper house joins highway push
There is another push for Tasmania's Midland Highway to be upgraded to four lanes, this time from the Upper House.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 9:04 am -
Poker machines down but spending up
Tasmanians are spending more on the pokies, despite a drop in the number of machines.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 9:04 am -
Cat controls step up
The Tasmanian Government has moved to reduce the number of stray and feral cats in Tasmania.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 8:23 am -
Man dies in N-W crash
Tasmania's road toll has risen to 55 after a man died in a head-on collision in the state's north-west last night.
ABC - October 28, 2009, 8:20 am -
Drought breaks for Hydro profits
Hydro Tasmania has reported a profit turnaround of nearly $100 million and predicts good rainfall will buoy further growth.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 6:35 pm -
Minister faces more questions about Flinders shipping
The Tasmanian Infrastracture Minister has faced questions in parliament about the mortgaging of the two ships owned by Southern Shipping.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 6:32 pm -
Liberals announce more Denison contenders
The Liberal Party in Tasmania has announced three more candidates for the southern seat of Denison ahead of the March state election.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 4:26 pm -
Mental stress workplace toll rising
Tasmanian workplace injuries caused by mental stress are increasing.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 4:26 pm -
Profit, passenger increase for Bass Strait ferries
Tasmania's TT-Line has reported a profit of nearly $7 million and an increase in passenger numbers.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 3:30 pm -
Funding call for Tamar silt solution
The Tasmanian Government is being asked to urgently fund a new body to manage the silt-plagued Tamar Estuary.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 3:30 pm -
Meeting tackles toothfish threat
Protecting the Patagonian Toothfish from illegal fishing remains a top priority for the body governing the Southern Ocean.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 2:30 pm -
Tarkine tourist road disease fears
A report commissioned by the State Government on its Tarkine tourist road proposal raises concerns about the impact on Tasmanian devils.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 2:23 pm -
Govt to block tabling of McCreadie letter
Tasmania' Premier has indicated the State Government will block any attempt to table a letter of complaint by the former Police Commissioner.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 12:25 pm -
Rising sea levels threaten 17,000 buildings
Up to 17,000 buildings along Tasmania's coast could be at risk from rising sea levels in the next 50 to 100 years.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 12:02 pm -
Teachers to block education changes
Tasmania's school system could be brought to a standstill over the government's determination to force Elizabeth College to adopt the Tasmania Tomorrow plan next year.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 9:14 am -
Airline sorry for 3-day delay
Tiger Airways has apologised for a cancelled flight that caused some passengers in Tasmania up to three days delay.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 8:50 am -
Teen basher behind bars
A Launceston man who bashed three teenagers at a sports complex has been jailed for at least 12 months.
ABC - October 27, 2009, 8:48 am -
Bartlett pledges justice for former police chief
The Tasmanian Premier has promised justice for the former Police Commissioner, Richard McCreadie, who has lodged a complaint against the Director of Public Prosecutions, Tim Ellis.
ABC - October 26, 2009, 9:09 pm
