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'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs

Thousands of people have rallied against a proposed AFL stadium just weeks out from a parliamentary vote that will determine its fate.

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State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

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Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.

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61% of Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars: new poll

A new federal Resolve poll has found 61% of respondents would struggle to afford an expense of a few thousand dollars, compared to just 24% who said they would not. The 37-point margin is the highest since Resolve began asking this question in February 2023.

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Concern as state trims budget with more doing it tough

Greater budget savings measures have been flagged by a Liberal government that's taking on debt to build a football stadium as more people face poverty.

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Ex-senator takes scalpel to spending in debut budget

The public service will be "right-sized" and discretionary government spending tightened in a state budget weighed down by growing debt.

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Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter that employs more than 500 people.

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Long wait to end for mother victims of forced adoption

A second Australian state is establishing a redress scheme for mothers whose children were forcibly adopted across decades.

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Hikers rescued less than a week after tourist death

A rescue team has been sent to help two bushwalkers with mild hypothermia who set off their emergency beacon in mountainous wilderness.

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Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

A pay rise for parliamentarians has drawn a rebuke from the premier who says the figure should be in line with public service hikes and community expectations.

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Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.

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Polling shows Donald Trump’s ratings are poor – but they could be worse

It’s nearly eight months since Trump’s second term as United States president began. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of US national polls, Trump’s net approval is currently -7.4, with 51.6% disapproving and 44.2% approving.

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Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

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New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up will cost $1 million per month to berth in Tasmanian waters.

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Morning Mail: Israel expands Gaza offensive, how to fix childcare, Epstein files to remain sealed

Assault intensifies as Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to accelerate defeat of Hamas; why ministers must act to make childcare sector safe

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Liberals retain government in Tasmania, while federal Labor keeps big lead in polls

The Liberals won 14 of the 35 lower house seats at the July 19 Tasmanian state election, Labor ten, the Greens five, independents five and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers one.

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Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.

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Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

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Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor

A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.

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Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is attempting to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no confidence motion in state parliament this week

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Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

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Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

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Greens won't prop up Labor government 'at this stage'

Labor's chances of governing in Tasmania appear to be slimming, with the Greens saying they're unable to support the major party at this stage.

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Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

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‘No role for Hamas’ in future Palestinian state, Marles says – as it happened

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