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| Tasmania's capital could soon have a new Korean-centred village, with plans in place for a $1 billion dollar development on Hobart's Eastern Shore and hopes are high it could help the state build closer links with Asia. Plans...
| The relationship between Tasmania's public sector unions and the state government is under strain again. At 10am today unions held a media conference to outline escalated action after the government had failed to respond...
| We're being told to brace for elevated fire dangers this weekend. A total fire ban will be in effect from 2 am Friday through until 2 am Sunday for all municipalities in southern Tasmania. A high pressure system over...
| The Tasmanian Government will contribute millions towards the state's ambitious Battery of the Nation plans. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made his third visit to Tasmania in under two weeks on Wednesday morning, joining...
| The idea of tourists being flown in by helicopter to a camp development at Tasmania's Lake Malbena has been ruled out by the Central Highlands Council. The World Heritage Area project was given the go ahead on a federal...
| An expert is giving the world's second-tallest tree a clean bill of health after it was affected by the Riveaux Road bushfire. Sustainable Timber Tasmania's Senior Forest Officer Chris Bond has gained access in the Arve...
| A multicultural net is being cast to help those from overseas backgrounds to more readily report criminal activity in Tasmania. The state is becoming home to more people from China, so their language is now being used alongside...
| In the wake of the Prime Ministerial fanfare over the weekend for the Hobart City deal signing, some more subdued reactions are gradually filtering out. With a reputation for not always towing her Liberal Party line, state...

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