Tasmania
Greyhound racers are to be compensated as the Tasmanian Government moves to phase out the industry. The government says compensation will be included in new legislation and budget. “As we progress the phase-out of greyhound racing in Tasmania by June […]
A Tasmanian manganese smelter operator says it will fight court proceedings to wind it up by the corporate regulator. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filed an application in the Supreme Court of NSW to wind up Liberty Bell
New jobs in goods sectors like construction, logistics and manufacturing rose in January as professional and services jobs fell. The finding was contained in the January report by leading jobs provider Seek Australia. SEEK senior economist Dr Blair Chapman says
Tasmania Devils are preparing for their historic entry into the AFL in 2028 by doubling down on history this season. On Saturday, March 21, they will host Coburg at North Hobart Oval in their twin debut: as a club and
A proposed sale of Defence properties has involved contrasting reactions from South Australia and Tasmania. A new Defence Estate Audit recommends that the federal government sell off 68 properties, which Canberra agreed to. It was commissioned to assess the suitability
Demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge near Hobart took another step forward with the scheduled removal of the 41-metre lift span yesterday (January 12). Barges and cranes have been used to lift and remove the lift span which is to
Tasmania is set to welcome one million passengers this summer thanks in part to a $5 million government fund to attract more airlines. A record one million seats will be available on flights this summer, up 11% on last year’s
Tasmania’s new AFL stadium is going ahead with the first tenders for work on the Macquarie Point site now released. The Tasmanian government says tenders for bulk excavations and to pack down The Goods Shed have now been released. The
Salvaging dead Huon pine from remote areas of Tasmania with helicopters is under consideration by the state government. Industry and Resources Minister Felix Ellis says they are studying the concept to see if it can ensure continual access to the
The design of Hobart’s AFL stadium has gone on show on site as the fate of the project remains up in the air. A design showcase opened at the Macquarie Point site today (Friday) and runs until Wednesday (November 5).
