Tag: TAS
Taking the bus
The Premier David Bartlett has flagged priority lanes on busy highways to encourage car pooling.[MORE]
Tigers beat Qld at rained-out Gabba
Tasmania has won a rain-reduced day-night match against Queensland at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
Wilderness program suspended
The Tasmanian Government has suspended its Wilderness Program because of insurance concerns.[MORE]
More funding for devil research
The University of Tasmania has been given more funding to allow further studies into the deadly facial tumour disease afflicting the Tasmanian Devil.[MORE]
Woollen mill announces growth plans
A Tasmanian woollen mill has entered into an alliance with a Melbourne merino company in a bid to expand international sale opportunities.[MORE]
Young drivers admit risky behaviour
Young Tasmanian drivers have admitted to engaging in dangerous activities while on the road.[MORE]
Quick action on abalone virus praised
A quick biosecurity response to the presence of a deadly abalone disease in Tasmania is being credited for saving the $100 million dollar industry.[MORE]
Winds fan grassfire
The Tasmanian Fire Service has sent in reinforcements to help contain a big grassfire north of Hobart. [MORE]
Doubts over Fingal gas drilling
The viability of a north east gas drilling project is in doubt because a mineral exploration company couldn't find enough gas for commercial production.[MORE]
Job freeze could be extended
The State Government has indicated it could stop filling vacancies in the public sector to rein in Government spending.[MORE]
Johnston to remain on full pay
The Tasmanian Police Commissioner Jack Johnston will remain on his $230,000 salary but continue to be suspended until criminal charges against him are resolved.[MORE]
Website 'name and shame' for fine defaulters
The Tasmanian Government is getting tough on people who will not pay their fines with plans to publish their personal details on the internet.[MORE]
Govt gets moving with public transport study
A bus-lane will be trialled on Hobart's Southern Outlet to speed up the morning commute to work.[MORE]
Police training gap claim in road accident cases
A former police officer has told a Parliamentary inquiry into road safety that Tasmania Police does not invest enough in training for investigators.[MORE]
Pay trouble brews on Aurora site
Workers building Aurora's new gas fired power station at Bell Bay in northern Tasmania are demanding a meeting with the company and the State Government to improve their pay.[MORE]
Councils asked to fast-track housing approvals
Tasmania's Premier wants to speed up housing approvals to compliment the Federal Government's support for home buyers.[MORE]
Renewed debate over logging impact
The nesting of swift parrots in a section of forest on Tasmania's east coast earmarked for logging has renewed debate about the protection of the area.[MORE]
Grant will not push house prices up: Macklin
The Federal Housing Minister, Jenny Macklin, says doubling the first home buyers grant will not push up the cost of housing.[MORE]
Commissioner's future known soon
Tasmania's Premier is expected to give more details on the future of the State's Police Commissioner this morning. [MORE]
Govt urged to 'get the money out the door'
There has been a mixed reaction to the Tasmanian Government's response to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Public voices concerns over new hospital
Tasmanian politicians and interest groups have faced a barrage of questions over plans to build a new hospital at the Hobart railyards.[MORE]
Premier welcomes first home buyer boost
The Tasmanian Government says the state is well-placed to benefit from increased federal help for first home buyers.[MORE]
Call for anti-corruption body after Commissioner charged
Former deputy premier Max Bingham has questioned the investigation process which led to the Tasmanian Police Commissioner being charged.[MORE]
Call for mandatory testing on P-plates
A parliamentary inquiry into road safety has heard Tasmania's driver licensing system needs an overhaul.[MORE]
