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GOVERNMENT deflection, waffling and stalling during Question Time is undermining Tasmanian democracy, the state’s opposition parties say.
September, 2020
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15 September
Tasmanians among Australians on China’s watch list, Greens say
TASMANIAN Greens leader Cassy O’Connor says she is concerned at reports local politicians have been profiled as part of a Chinese intelligence gathering operation.
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15 September
Most Tasmanians want the borders open, a new study finds
THE majority of Tasmanians want the government to consider reopening the state’s borders for interstate travel to COVID-safe destinations before December 1.
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15 September
Tasmania’s needs-based funding model ‘fairer’ for students living with a disability
BASED funding model for students living with a disability is helping the young Tasmanians reach their full potential, a parent says.
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15 September
Training greyhounds is helping Launceston man battle Parkinson's disease
Greyhound racing is more than just a sport to Youngtown owner-trainer Frank Feeney – it's a life-changer. Feeney, who has Parkinson's disease, started training a couple of dogs just to keep active. But it's done a lot more than that. "It's completely …
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15 September
No wind in Dan’s sails, Scomo on fire (sort of) and leave it to LEAN
Wind drought across the nation. All the states from west to east have virtually no wind in the early afternoon today with the exception of Tasmania and Queensland. Tasmania is importing power,
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15 September
Tigers on the prowl as Hobart set to return to finals action
RESURGENT Hobart has the chance to go from no wins in 2019 to potentially hosting a qualifying final … if it can knock off Cygnet this Saturday.
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15 September
'Patients dying unnecessarily': Launceston doctors pen explosive letter
Doctors at the Launceston General Hospital have written an explosive letter to the state government saying patients have died unnecessarily due to the hospital being at its "lowest ebb" ever. Deputy Labor leader Michelle O'Byrne and Bass Labor MHA Jennifer Houston quoted from the letter,
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15 September
Cricket: Blow as bubble life turns Jofra Archer off BBL
Hopes international stars would embrace the Big Bash League and alleviate the complaints of broadcasters have suffered a setback, with Jofra Archer saying he does not think he will play for Hobart this year.
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15 September
'Patients dying unnecessarily': Launceston doctors pen explosive letter
Doctors at the Launceston General Hospital have written an explosive letter to the state government saying patients have died unnecessarily due to the hospital being at its "lowest ebb" ever. Deputy Labor leader Michelle O'Byrne and Bass Labor MHA Jennifer Houston quoted from the letter,