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Devonport Magpies skipper cleared
The Devonport Magpies' chances of beating Launceston in Friday night's preliminary final have been given a boost.[MORE]
Funding shortfall for libraries
Tasmania's Opposition claims to have uncovered a one-and-a-half million dollar funding shortfall for the state's libraries.[MORE]
RSPCA adoptions up
The RSPCA in Tasmania says there has been a big increase in animal adoptions in the past year.[MORE]
Scrutiny concerns over youth court alternatives
The Liberals want to know why Tasmania was excluded from a national report into measures used to keep young people out of the courts. [MORE]
Govt red tape blamed for cheap housing group's demise
A developer is blaming a lack of support from the Tasmanian Government for the demise of an affordable housing group.[MORE]
Premier rejects inquiry calls over bigger parliament
The Tasmanian Premier has dismissed calls for another inquiry into boosting the size of State Parliament. [MORE]
Calls for inquiry over Parliament revamp
There are calls for an independent inquiry into restoring numbers in Tasmania's parliament. [MORE]
Greens dog Premier over greyhound race
Tasmania's Treasurer says suggestions the Premier may have intervened in a greyhound racing disqualification is rumour aimed at discrediting David Bartlett.[MORE]
Forestry breaks silence on industry future
Forestry Tasmania has done nothing to quell speculation it's considering becoming a woodchip exporter when Gunns stops logging native forests. [MORE]
Cheeses the next naming rights battleground
Tasmanian cheesemakers are considering plans by the European Union to prevent the use of names like camembert, brie and fetta.[MORE]
MPs' deal means a more crowded House
The leaders of Tasmania's three political parties have signed an agreement to increase the number of politicians in the House of Assembly.[MORE]
Burrowing crayfish in hot water
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It is known as environmental engineer with an important ecological role but the tiny burrowing crayfish is under threat. [MORE]
New top cop choice 'imminent'
The Tasmanian Government has revealed an announcement about a new Police Commissioner is imminent.[MORE]
'Red list' alert for tiny crayfish
Several species of southern Australian crayfish have been named on a threatened species list. [MORE]
Union fears halt to education changes
Teachers and staff at Tasmania's secondary colleges fear the post-year 10 system they fought to overturn, will remain.[MORE]
Seaplane plan for Hobart
A seaplane service is one of two new proposals being considered for Hobart's waterfront precinct.[MORE]
Farmers' hopes up for spring crops
Vegetable farmers in Tasmania's north-west are optimistic about the prospect of good spring crops.[MORE]
Farmers press Premier over power price surge
Tasmania's main agricultural body is seeking a meeting with the Premier to discuss concerns about the impact of further power price rises. [MORE]
AFL Tas boss sidelined
AFL Tasmania boss Scott Wade says he wants to leave behind the label "Tasmanian football's most hated man". [MORE]
Treasurer 'serious' about pokie losses
Tasmania's Treasurer has moved to reassure the community he takes the issue of gambling losses seriously. [MORE]
Lift for Tas housing industry
There is a further indication of steady growth this year for Tasmania's housing industry.[MORE]
Wetter, warmer winter...for some
Weather statistics from the Bureau of Meteorology have revealed some extreme weather events in Tasmania over winter.[MORE]
Wilkie rejects first ALP offer
Hobart-based Independent Andrew Wilkie says he is still hopeful of striking a deal with Labor, even though he has rejected what the Prime Minister has offered so far.[MORE]
Union meets over education roll back
Tasmania's education union has called a meeting today to discuss concerns about the roll back of Tasmania Tomorrow.[MORE]
