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Social Housing Waitlist Worsens Again
The social housing waitlist has once again hit a new high, with 5,767 applications registered on the Homes Tasmania update.
Worst Pokies Losses in a Year
New Treasury data shows Tasmanians lost over $18 million to poker machines in July – the worst monthly loss to pokies in a year.
Another Dog Injured in Tasmania’s Name
There’s been another awful fall in the “We Stand with Tasmania” race at the notorious Wentworth Park in NSW, leaving a greyhound injured.
Green Hearts Go Out to All Affected in Nepal-Tibet Flood Devastation
The Tasmanian Greens acknowledge the anxiety and pain Tasmania’s Nepalese community are experiencing as a result of the Nepal-Tibet tragedy.
HCC Airbnb Planning Ban Welcome, Statewide Action Needed
The Greens welcome news the Hobart City Council has voted to seek a Planning Scheme amendment to ban new applications for homes to be used as short-stay accommodation.
Sonographers’ Battle Budget Cuts
It’s totally outrageous sonographers at the RHH have been told they need to choose between a new ultrasound machine or patient ultrasound couches due to budget cuts.
In Parliament
Firefighter Salaries
There is a huge El Niño coming and already the spring fire risk in the north-east of our state has been increased.
Tasracing – Response to Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania RTI
Earlier this year, a greyhound named Dexter was surrendered to the Dogs' Homes of Tasmania.
Skretting Fish Feed Facility
A brave whistleblower has shared shocking photos of repulsive conditions at a Skretting fish feed facility.
Preparations for an Unprecedented Super El Niño
Well, that was a very disappointing process that we went through with the government.
Preparations for an Unprecedented Super El Niño
Well, in the spirit of collaboration that we've heard a lot about, it is a serious shame that the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, who is no longer in the Chamber
Preparations for an Unprecedented Super El Niño
Today, I speak on a topic close to many Tasmanians’ hearts: the climate changes we’re experiencing and what the future holds.