Tasmanian Police are to get greater powers to search for, seize and dispose of explosive materials. Photo by Aviz Media/www.pexels.com The Tasmanian Government is cracking down on the use of explosive devices with a new Bill that increases police powers and penalties. It has introduced a Bill to state parliament to change the Criminal Code…
Kennaook/Cape Grim in Tasmania is ideally located to measure changes in greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: CSIRO A CSIRO team has sailed south to test the air in remote Tasmania, said to be among the cleanest in the world. Scientists onboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator are on a three-week mission to learn more about the increasing…
Air NZ says Vancouver passengers are heading to Hobart on its gateway service. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Hobart Airport is already talking about a year-round NZ service after Air New Zealand wrapped up a successful summer service. The Hobart-Auckland flights will resume this October and have proven hugely popular, the state government says. The Kiwi carrier…
Nick Duigan (second from left) with Supercars officials at the speedway for the announcement. Photo: RockliffTeamMedia/Twitter (X) The Tasmania Government has signed a new $6 million deal to keep Supercars racing on in the island state for three years. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal has two components. “This deal provides $4,155,000 to ensure…
The Tasman Bridge which crosses the River Derwent in Hobart. Photo: penny from pixabay Plans to privatise Tasmanian public services have already prompted a strong reaction from the Opposition and union. In his address to state parliament on Tuesday, March 4, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff flagged privatisation as a non-tax solution to paying off state…
Image: parliament.tas.gov The Tasmanian Government is to audit its public businesses and services as it eyes privatisation to reduce debt without raising taxes. A specialist unit will audit all government programs to target waste and inefficiency, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff posted on Twitter (X) on Wednesday, March 5. “If we find waste and inefficiency, it…
The Spirit of Tasmania’s trip home will cost more millions, says TT-Line. Photo: Spirit of Tasmania The ‘wayward’ Spirit of Tasmania IV is to return home after talks for find a short-term leaser for it in the UK fell through. Transport Minister Eric Abetz says he told TT-Line to halt talks with a broker when…
The Harman River rainforest with its large, old Huon pines remains intact. Photo: Tasmania Government A 3000-year-old Huon pine and other ancient trees have escaped damaged from recent bushfires on Tasmania’s west coast. Tasmania’s Parks Minister Nick Duigan says a team from the Department of Natural Resources (NRE) and Environment Tasmania conducted a low-level helicopter…
UTAS Stadium will hosts the Hawks for two more years. Photo: UTAS Stadium/Twitter (X) The Tasmanian Government has signed a $9.1m two-year deal with AFL club Hawthorn to play eight home games in the island state. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal for 2026 and 2027 continues a 24-year partnership with the Hawks. “With…
Tasmanian farmers have welcomed the news of the renewed ban on fracking. Photo: stock Tasmania has extended its ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) by another five years in a move welcomed by farmers. Fracking refers to the injection of fluid at high pressure into underground rock to open fissures and allow trapped gas or crude…