Tassie losing big works battle

IT is the battleground on which the next state election may well be fought: Is Tasmania open for business? Whether it is a difficult investment environment, red tape, green tape, NIMBYs or planning delays, the state is dotted with major projects taking...

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Left in casualty for days

THE Royal Hobart Hospital has ordered a review into why a patient spent two days waiting for treatment on a trolley in its emergency department. Kingston man David Dawes said despite having private health cover and always paying his Medicare levy, he...

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Near-misses on Targa day two

IT WAS back to business for the Targa Tasmania field yesterday and, despite a few near-misses, the only injuries were a few bruised egos. The 200-strong field tackled eight stages through the state's North-East and five competitors crashed their cars...

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20 years of trash to treasure

The Recovery Shop staff member Anne Cleal, of Risdon Vale, and owner Brad Mashman celebrate 20 years of recycling. TASMANIA'S first tip shop is 20 years old and owner Brad Mashman reckons it has found new uses for at least 15 million items, saving...

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Mum's a legend, says Laura

RAISING four children, looking after a sick husband and travelling around the Midlands caring for others as a child health nurse ... it's all in a day's work for Tasmanian Mother of the Year Michele King. The Campbell Town mother-of-four was nominated...

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Chopper exercise over Hobart

The Westpac Police Rescue helicopter in action. HOBART residents should not be alarmed by helicopters flying overhead tonight, police say, with a training exercise planned between 8pm and 10pm. A similar exercise last year caused significant concern...

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Meat pie off menu, says Rudd

Former PM Kevin Rudd had plenty of advice for Tasmanian tourism chiefs today on the burgeoning Chinese market. Picture: LEIGH WINBURN LEARN Chinese and take the meat pies off the menu -- that's the message from Sinophile Labor MP Kevin Rudd to Tasmania's...

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Let there be light

THE light went up on a bold $300,000 sculpture at Sandy Bay last night after a seven-year saga. The 10m-tall stainless steel Beacon, by Sydney sculptor Ari Purhonen, was unveiled by Lord Mayor Damon Thomas yesterday afternoon at the end of the Long...

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Who's carrying the can?

A young Audrey Williams with her bike and her trusty Bucky can. Picture: LIFE MAGAZINE HAVE you seen this bucket? Otherwise known as a "Buckby can", these brightly painted pails were used as water buckets, wash basins and for a variety of other...

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Plastic bags to get the boot

Legislation will be tabled in State Parliament today to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags by November this year. THE State Government is forging ahead with plans to ban non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags in Tasmania. Legislation will be tabled...

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Rev up for life in fast lane

Jason and John White will be aiming to defend their Targa Tasmania crown this year. IT is one of motorsport's great challenges. Each year professionals, weekend racers and car enthusiasts come from far and wide to test themselves and their machines...

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Rail property price boost

A LIGHT rail link for Hobart's northern suburbs could increase local property values between 10 per cent and 20 per cent, research suggests. Research led by Curtin University's James McIntosh analyses the effect of passenger rail on other cities, using...

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Rev up for life in fast lane

Jason and John White will be aiming to defend their Targa Tasmania crown this year. IT is one of motorsport's great challenges. Each year professionals, weekend racers and car enthusiasts come from far and wide to test themselves and their machines...

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Rail property price boost

A LIGHT rail link for Hobart's northern suburbs could increase local property values between 10 per cent and 20 per cent, research suggests. Research led by Curtin University's James McIntosh analyses the effect of passenger rail on other cities, using...

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