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Health minister 'vindicated' on medicinal cannabis
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 9:15pm
Tasmanian Health Minister Michael Ferguson says his decision to reject a trial of medicinal cannabis on Norfolk Island has been vindicated. Topics: drug-use, cannabis, health, government-and-politics, tas [Read more]
Fact check: Hockey's 'poor people' don't have cars claim misleading
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 7:10pm
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has come under fire for being out of touch after saying the Government's planned fuel tax increase wouldn't hurt poorer Australians. "They say you've got to have wealthier people or middle-income [Read more]
Mount Wellington cable car supporter 'does not exist'
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 1:25pm
One of the proponents of building a cable car on Hobart's Mount Wellington does not actually exist, a group against the proposal has claimed. Topics: regional-development, environmental-policy, urban-development-and-planning, government-and-politics, hobart-7000 [Read more]
Triabunna inquiry a sham, says committee member
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 12:50pm
Cassy O'Connor, the Greens MP sitting on the committee investigating the Triabunna mill sale, has called the inquiry a sham because the State Government has already decided on the findings. After two days of hearings, [Read more]
Labor has taken hypocrisy to a new level
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
Discussions regarding the potential sale of the stranded Triabunna Wharf commenced under the previous Labor-Green Government and the former shareholder Minister David O'Byrne was informed of this. These discussions commenced approximately 12 months ago. The [Read more]
Funding for local projects to protect our most vulnerable road users
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
Eleven practical projects aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists will be funded across Tasmania. The Liberal Government is committed to the ongoing campaign to lower our road toll, and I am [Read more]
New Smithton Wharf an asset for the Circular Head community
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
The Liberal Government is working to build on Tasmania's competitive strengths, and the new Smithton Wharf does exactly that through improved facilities for the local fishing industry and an enhanced foreshore. A joint venture between [Read more]
$1 million Revitalisation Fund to Brighten Streetscapes
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
In the upcoming budget we will keep our promises, fix the budget mess and lay the foundations for the future. We committed to a $1 million Business District Revitalisation Fund for the greater Hobart area, [Read more]
World Cup Cricket in Tassie's Backyard
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
The Liberal Government is committed to creating jobs and growing our economy. Hosting events like the Cricket World Cup in 2015, the biggest sporting event of the year, will help us to achieve this. Tasmania's [Read more]
Sleeping out for the Salvos
Published: Fri 15 Aug 2014, 11:15am
Tonight I will be taking part in the annual Sleeping out for the Salvos fundraising event. Sleeping out for the Salvos is an annual event in Hobart which raises funds for The Salvation Army. Participants [Read more]