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Tasmanian premier under scrutiny over $1.2m grant promise to rum distillery with Liberal Party staffer links

Tasmania's premier is grilled over a promised million-dollar grant to a rum distillery with links to a Liberal Party staffer, which Labor says should have been open to other businesses to seek.

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Labor maintains large Newspoll lead, but support for Voice slumps

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 31 to June 3 from a sample of 1,549, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged from the last Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 12% Greens (up one), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others…

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On the climb back: Don’t count this leader out just yet

Is Queensland’s Annastacia Palaszczuk another premier who occupies a proud place in the gallery of those who must be damned and doomed?

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Who are the winners and losers from the Tasmanian budget?

The Tasmanian government promised a budget that focused on health, education and cost of living. See how these sectors fared — and who are the winners and losers of this year's budget.

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Divisive stadium hits Tasmanian Liberals in the polls

Tasmania's Liberal government and premier have copped a hit in the polls with plans for a new $715 million stadium described as an issue of concern.

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Tasmanian government ‘sold out’ state over AFL deal

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

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Will making Hobart's AFL stadium a 'project of state significance' give it a leg up?

An AFL team and millions of dollars ride on the Hobart stadium plan, but will the parliamentary process stop it in it's tracks?

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Hobart AFL stadium deal reveals penalties for late build, inability to host games by 2028

Tasmania's AFL licence contract is released, showing the government will be penalised $4.5 million if the stadium build runs late – and another $4.5 million if the arena is not ready to host games by 2028.

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Tasmanian government releases details of AFL deal

The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.

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Rogue MPs Alexander and Tucker stand with Tasmanian premier to guarantee supply ahead of state budget

Eight days after defecting and plunging Tasmania's Liberal government into minority, two rogue MPs say they'll vote with the party to guarantee supply — but Hobart's AFL stadium, at the centre of their quarrel, will now face scrutiny by an upper house the government doesn't control.

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Defectors hand confidence and supply to Tas premier

Two former Liberal MPs who quit the Tasmanian party last week over a divisive stadium project say a new deal struck is a win for transparency.

AAP

Maternity services on Tasmania's north-west coast to return to public hands from December

Shayla Marshall says giving birth at Tasmania's North West Private Hospital was a lonely and traumatising experience that left her feeling like she "didn't want to be a mum".

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Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff pushes ahead with Hobart AFL stadium despite protest turn out

A disgruntled former Tasmanian Liberal MP who quit the party over the stadium project says she will only support next week's budget if stadium funding is clearly identified.

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Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'only has himself to blame' for turmoil, says rogue MP Lara Alexander

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

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Tasmanians turn out in their thousands to protest $715m stadium plan

Tasmanians have taken to the streets to oppose a $715 million stadium critical to the state's entry to the AFL

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‘Giant bedpan’: Protesters rally to denounce Hobart’s $715m AFL stadium

Tasmanians will rally against stadium demanded by the AFL as the depleted Rockliff government is accused of ignoring valid concerns.

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No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

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Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

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Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

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Lack of ear, nose and throat specialists keeping Tasmanians from getting vital surgery

Tasmanians are waiting years instead of days to access vital ear, nose and throat specialist appointments. The Department of Health is trying to find a solution.

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Tasmanian premier faces backlash over push to limit what MPs can say in parliament

Tasmania's opposition political parties have furiously opposed a move by the government which may restrict them from naming public servants under parliamentary privilege.

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A Tasmanian mother says the soon-to-close St Helen's mother and baby unit saved her life

Emma was diagnosed with post-natal depression after a traumatic birth experience. She says the help she got from a specialised mother and baby unit saved her life and now she's worried for other mothers because the unit is closing.

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Tasmania granted 19th AFL team licence with 2028 slated for men’s start date

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league’s 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan

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PM Anthony Albanese announces $65m federal funding for York Park upgrades in Launceston

Anthony Albanese stands beside Tasmania's Liberal premier to make the first of two stadium funding announcements — fending off criticism he is diverting funds away from housing and health considerations.

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Hawthorn captain James Sicily 'couldn't imagine' living in Tasmania, but AFL icons warn a state team needs to grow at home

Current and former AFL players and coaches have come to the defence of Tasmania as a destination for players, following comments from Hawthorn captain James Sicily that he "couldn't imagine" living there.

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