Tag: TAS
Gunns sues anti-logging protesters
Conservationists say the timber company Gunns is suing 13 forest activists over a protest at the Triabunna woodchip mill last month.[MORE]
Winemakers fear pulp mill will taint drop
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Tasmanian winemakers fear chemicals from the proposed Gunns pulp mill may contaminate their vineyards.[MORE]
Competing festivals gear up for big weekend
Organisers of this weekend's Cygnet Folk Festival are confident of a big turn out despite another major festival being held at the same time.[MORE]
Board members sought for education watchdog
The Tasmanian government has set up new two new regional boards designed to improve public education.[MORE]
Liberal stalwart on second speeding charge
Tasmania's Shadow Attorney General Michael Hodgman has pleaded guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court to speeding.[MORE]
Falls organisers urged to work in Govt time frame
The future of Tasmania's Falls Festival is still not assured.[MORE]
Tas Govt firm on no extra funds for mill proposal
The Tasmanian Government has again ruled out spending more taxpayers' money to help Gunns further its proposed pulp mill.[MORE]
Sea Shepherd anti-whalers confident of refuelling
The anti-whaling group, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, says Japan's push to block it from refuelling at Australian ports is unlikely to succeed. [MORE]
Devonport Cup track ready but only just
The President of the Devonport Racing Club, Phillip Swinton, says staff have struggled to bring the track up-to-scratch for today's Cup race.[MORE]
Gunns welcomes go-ahead, critics expect protests
The timber company Gunns has issued a statement saying it is pleased Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed it can start building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill immediately.[MORE]
Falls Festival told to apply for state funding
The organisers of Tasmania's Falls Festival have been told to make an application for state funding.[MORE]
Cave centenary celebrations
The Gunns Plains Caves in north-west Tasmania is today celebrating 100 years since it was opened as a tourist attraction.[MORE]
Government assurance on Falls delays
The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.[MORE]
Gunns now a takeover target: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says Gunns remains a possible takeover target after getting approval to build its northern pulp mill yesterday.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Falls organisers in talks on traffic jam
The founder of the Tasmanian Falls Festival is putting his case to politicians today, to ensure traffic chaos will not occur at next year's event.[MORE]
State rules out financial help for pulp mill
Tasmania's Treasurer is hoping there won't be any further delays with the Gunns' pulp mill project.[MORE]
Japanese whaler presumed dead after falling overboard
A Japanese sailor reported missing from a whaling ship in the Southern Ocean is presumed dead after apparently falling overboard into the freezing Antarctic waters.[MORE]
LGH ready for another busy day
Staff at the Launceston General Hospital are bracing for another busy day, after unprecedented demand on the emergency department in the past week.[MORE]
Mill construction a risk for Gunns: Garrett
Peter Garrett says Gunns will be taking a risk if it chooses to begin construction on its Tasmanian pulp mill.[MORE]
Mill delay prompts Tamar Valley recession warning
Local opponents of Gunns' proposed pulp mill have predicted economic turmoil for the Tamar Valley because of the continuing delay.[MORE]
Mill construction could begin this year: Gunns
The Tasmanian timber company Gunns says it could begin building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill this year, even though it's yet to secure full federal approval.[MORE]
Garrett dodging pulp mill responsibility: Oppn
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has been accused of refusing to take responsibility for the Gunns pulp mill approval.[MORE]
Sailor missing from Japanese whaling vessel
A search is underway in the Southern Ocean after a sailor was reported missing from a Japanese whaling vessel.[MORE]
Pulp mill decision 'a dark day for Tasmania'
The Tasmanian Greens have slammed the Federal Government's decision to allow Gunns more time to meet ecological guidelines.[MORE]
