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Nurse’s union prepares for Industrial Commission

February 12, 2025 9:34 am

The nurses union is preparing for a visit to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission tomorrow over what it says are government...

Workers to discuss payout offer

February 11, 2025 9:17 am

There are claims workers at Coles’ Launceston Distribution Centre are being offered significantly reduced payouts than their mainland counterparts. It...

Boy stable after airflight to hospital

February 10, 2025 9:15 am

A four-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition after a traffic incident in Launceston on the weekend. Police...

Bass MP joins chorus of disapproval over Coles plan

January 23, 2025 9:48 am

Bass state Labor MP Janie Finlay has added her voice to the protests over the decision by supermarket giant Coles...

Senator continues to push for Aldi in Tassie

January 22, 2025 10:48 am

Independent Launceston-based Senator Tammy Tyrrell says she’s refusing to take no for an answer as she pressures German supermarket giant...

New transit centre set to open in May

January 21, 2025 9:18 am

It’s hoped premises on St John Street will be up and operating as Launceston’s new regional transit centre by May...

Plan to record confidential meetings put on pause

January 20, 2025 9:34 am

West Tamar Council has put a plan to capture audio of its confidential sessions on hold. The proposal to record...

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