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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 -
Search on for source of herbicides in Coal River
The Department of Environment is trying to find the source of triazine herbicides detected in the Coal River in southern Tasmania.
ABC - November 1, 2009, 10:38 am -
Animal shelter owner appeals for return of dogs
The owner of a northern Tasmanian animal shelter has appealed for the return of her dogs.
ABC - October 31, 2009, 12:28 pm -
Peaceful end to stand-off with armed man
A man has been arrested following a stand-off with police in New Norfolk in Tasmania's south.
ABC - October 31, 2009, 12:27 pm -
Motoring group wants action on mobile phones and drivers
The RACT has called for more research into why people use hand-held mobile phones while driving.
ABC - October 31, 2009, 12:23 pm -
Tasmanian MP charged over child porn
A Tasmanian state MP has been charged with child pornography offences.
October 30, 2009, 5:53 pm -
National Foods snubs farmers' group
Food and beverage giant National Foods says it is no longer prepared to bargain collectively with its Tasmanian milk suppliers.
ABC - October 30, 2009, 3:26 pm -
Business lobby names new chief
The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed a new chief executive.
ABC - October 30, 2009, 3:16 pm -
Report details budget bottom line
The Tasmanian Treasurer's annual report puts the Government's budget bottom line at $24 million higher than forecast.
ABC - October 30, 2009, 1:14 pm
