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Tasmania's Ashley youth prison closure must be brought forward, children's commissioner, advocates say

One of the people instrumental in the examination of the notorious Don Dale youth prison in Darwin says Tasmania's government should "learn from the example" of how the Northern Territory went against the recommendations of a damning royal commission into its facility for young offenders.

Tasmanian government and UNESCO seemingly at odds over national park development: Greens

Tasmanian government and UNESCO seemingly at odds over national park development: Greens

"Confused" is how Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor says she feels about the way the Tasmanian government is continuing to support development in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Liberal politician scores $150k grant for rowing club where daughter is a member

Liberal politician scores $150k grant for rowing club where daughter is a member

A taxpayer-funded grant promised by a Tasmanian Liberal candidate during the 2021 state election funnelled $150,000 into the rowing club where her daughter was a member.

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Cassy O'Connor, Tasmanian Greens leader, apologises for Johnny Depp defamation trial comments

Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor apologises for the "hurt and confusion" she has caused in her public posts criticising actress Amber Heard.

Aboriginal elders voice concerns over proposed Tasmanian trek through areas of 'immense importance'

Tourism operator Experience Co is pushing for a seven-day catered walk through Tasmania's south-west, but elders say proposals in areas with Aboriginal heritage sites should be put on hold until the state's new Aboriginal Heritage Act is tabled later this year.

Political donations rule overhaul still leaves Tasmania with 'the weakest laws' in the country, critics say

The Tasmanian government has unveiled long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state's political donations rules, but opponents say they would still be the weakest laws in the country.

Salmon farm discharge into greater Hobart drinking water catchment causes alarm

Upstream of the salmon hatchery, this river water is pristine, but downstream — on its way to the drinking water catchment for Hobart — the water has been described as "absolutely disgusting".

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Tasmanian Liberals accused of 'electoral bribery' over taxpayer-funded election grants

Tasmanian Liberals accused of 'electoral bribery' over taxpayer-funded election grants

The Tasmanian Liberal Party is accused of electoral bribery during the 2021 state election campaign, with documents obtained by the ABC revealing the party promised hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded community grants if it won the election.

Tasmanian Liberal ministers apologise over groaning behaviour to abuse survivor's question

Tasmanian Liberal ministers apologise over groaning behaviour to abuse survivor's question

Two Tasmanian ministers at the centre of a furore over accusations they groaned during a question asked in parliament on behalf of a child sexual abuse survivor apologise.

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