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Premier's unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Emails from Tasmania's premier to AFL boss Gillon McLachlan about proposed funding for a standalone state side have been made public.

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff promised extra $54 million after pressure from AFL, emails show

The AFL squeezed an additional $54 million out of the Tasmanian government for a new state team, despite the premier initially arguing extra funding would "compromise sound economic governance", right to information documents reveal.

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Ex-student caught up in Tasmanian cyber hack questions why seven-year-old data held by government

Andrew Connor is among the 145,000 people who may have been compromised by the cyber attack on Tasmanians and he wants government officials to be clear on what information has been leaked — and why they have held on to his details seven years on.

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Doctor hurt in hospital stabbing attack improving

A doctor who was stabbed at a regional Tasmanian hospital remains in a critical condition but is improving, while attention turns to security for health staff.

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Tasmanian premier wary of revealing too much about hack

The Tasmanian government is reluctant to reveal too much about a cyber attack, fearing it could be used by criminals, with the number of victims still unclear.

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Tasmanian doctor critically wounded, youth in custody

Tasmanian doctors have called for emergency department safety protocols to be reviewed after one of their colleagues was stabbed in a regional hospital.

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Mundine backs Liberals' 'practical' voice proposal

Indigenous ex-politician Warren Mundine has backed the Liberals' plan to oppose a national voice in the constitution, opting for targeted rural support.

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Tasmanian schoolkids’ hacked data posted on the dark web

Hackers have released 16,000 Tasmanian education department documents on the dark web, including children's personal information.

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Hackers leak 16,000 Tas documents on dark web

The Tasmanian government has confirmed hackers have released 16,000 documents, including student information, on the dark web after a global cyber attack.

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Former Tasmanian premier's frank advice to Liberal Party on Voice opposition

Former Liberal premier Peter Gutwein was known for being frank and this week warned his former federal colleagues opposing the Voice that they risk "increasing irrelevance".

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Noel Pearson accused Peter Dutton of 'preparing the grave' to bury the Uluru Statement, after Liberals reject Voice proposal

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson likens the Liberal leader Peter Dutton to "an undertaker preparing the grave to bury Uluru", after the federal Liberal Party rejects the proposed Voice to Parliament.

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Extension granted for Tassie child abuse inquiry report

Tasmania's inquiry into child sexual abuse in government institutions has been granted a four-month extension for its final report.

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Inquiry into Tasmania's $750m AFL stadium bid told documentation happens at 'end of process'

An inquiry examining the arrangement between Tasmania's government and the AFL to build a $750 million football stadium in Hobart is told deals like this are often "exchanged verbally", with documentation to come "near the end of the process".

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Tas govt knew 'from day one' stadium was key to AFL bid

Tasmania has been pushing to host the AFL's newest team but the motives behind a contentious multi-million dollar stadium have once again raised questions.

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West Coast Wilderness Railway to shut for winter, with local businesses bracing for drop in trade

The historic West Coast Wilderness Railway will close over winter, leaving the region without one of its major tourism attractions. Local businesses say it is a blow but say upgrades are necessary.

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Power price rises on mainland spark concern for Tasmanians hit hard by cost of living pressures

A huge increase in Victoria's power prices has stoked fears that a dramatic price rise could also be on the way in Tasmania — with a social services advocate warning people "do not have any room left in their budgets".

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Cable car push hangs on as premier comes out swinging

The proponent behind a knocked-back proposal to build a cable car to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart say its remains committed to the project.

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AFL stadium at Macquarie Point unanimously opposed by RSL Tasmania amid fears it would 'overshadow' cenotaph

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's hopes for a stadium and an AFL team are dealt a blow, with the state's RSL sub-branches announcing their unanimous opposition to the proposed location.

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Albanese weighs federal support for Tasmanian stadium as AFL pledges $360m for new team

Gillon McLachlan says other clubs ‘very close’ to supporting new team but emphasises it is contingent on stadium

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UTAS Stadium $65m stand concept announced for York Park, with early 2025 completion date

Tassie footy fans in the north will soon have a shiny new $65 million stand — but as for the money to finish the rest of the project, that ball is firmly in the hands of the federal government.

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Cradle Mountain's new Dove Lake viewing shelter officially unveiled as part of million-dollar upgrades

One of the largest gems in Tasmania's tourism crown, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, has been made more friendly to visitors, with the new Dove Lake viewing shelter officially unveiled — but not everyone is happy about it.

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Australia-first trial to retain GPs in rural areas will see them employed directly by state government

Tasmania will be the first in the country to trial a new $13 million statewide rural GP training model in the latest attempt to help combat widespread doctors shortages and GP clinic closures.

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Boag's Brewery tours to continue in Launceston thanks to state government funding — with free tours for Tasmanians

Tasmanian government steps in with $1 million to keep Boag's Brewery tours operating, but the owner says long-term cost pressures need to be addressed

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Hobart's proposed AFL stadium says project would deliver $306m loss over 20 years, analysis says

A new estimate suggests Hobart's proposed AFL stadium could lose about $300 million over 20 years — but Tasmania's premier says it will be an economic and cultural boon for the state.

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Troubled Te Kaha in Christchurch a 'benchmark' for Hobart's AFL stadium at Macquarie Point

A yet-to-be completed stadium in New Zealand being used as a "benchmark" for the proposed Hobart AFL arena has been plagued with cost blowouts, construction delays and public opposition to the project.

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