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Halifax thrilled to be new mecca for movie makers after Happy Valley success

Happy Valley’s success cemented a film and TV boom in the West Yorkshire town – and now the cameras can’t stay away

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023

Retired Tas Liberal MP replaced in recount

The fourth Tasmanian Liberal government MP to quit politics since last year's state election has been replaced by a fellow Liberal in a recount.

AAP · Aug 14, 2022

Woman abused by LGH paedophile James Griffin flagged risk to children, inquiry hears

In 2011, Kylee Pearn told the Launceston General Hospital that there was a child abuser working in the children's ward — she knew because he'd abused her years earlier. The paedophile, James Geoffrey Griffin, would continue working there for another eight years.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

Tasmanian premier reveals cabinet shuffle

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has made minimal changes to his cabinet following the resignation of senior MP Sarah Courtney last week.

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

Does Tasmania need more politicians? Greens call for bigger talent pool in wake of Sarah Courtney's resignation

The exit of government minister Sarah Courtney has led to calls for a return to a 35-seat Tasmanian lower house, but not everyone agrees that more MPs means better governance.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

Tasmanian education minister Sarah Courtney quits politics following French vacation criticism

Courtney will resign after drawing criticism for holiday in France as Tasmanian schools prepared to reopen amid Covid concerns

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2022

Tasmania education minister quits politics

Tasmanian Education Minister Sarah Courtney has quit politics after recently being criticised for going on holidays during back-to-school preparations.

AAP · Feb 10, 2022

Tasmanian Education Minister Sarah Courtney quits politics as she returns from overseas holiday

Education Minister Sarah Courtney, who caught COVID while on holiday in France last week, says she wants to spend "meaningful time with the people I love".

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

Tasmania's Education Minister ill with COVID on holiday in France a week out from school returning

Tasmania's Education Minister is isolating with coronavirus in France just days out from the start of the school year, with Premier Peter Gutwein saying he is "happy to have a debate" about her right to take an "appropriate break".

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

Tas premier defends minister's holiday

Tasmania's education minister has contracted COVID-19 while on an overseas holiday in the lead-up to the beginning of the school year.

AAP · Feb 1, 2022