Tag: Tasmania
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Clark MP Helen Burnet Leaves the Greens to Sit as a Tasmanian Independent
Overview: A Departure with Strategic Motives Tasmanian politics has a new chapter as Clark MP Helen Burnet quits the Greens to sit in the state parliament’s lower house as an independent. Burnet, who has served as a member of parliament for less than two years, said her decision was driven by a desire to be…
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Clark MP Helen Burnet Leaves Greens to Sit as Tasmanian Independent
Overview: A pivotal move in Tasmanian politics Clark MP Helen Burnet has quit the Tasmanian Greens to sit in the state parliament’s lower house as an independent. The decision, announced by Burnet herself, signals a strategic shift aimed at enhancing her effectiveness in representing her constituents and pursuing her policy priorities within a shifting political…
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Helen Burnet quits Greens to sit as Tasmanian independent
Tasmanian MP makes surprise switch from Greens to independence In a dramatic development for Tasmania’s parliament, Clark MP Helen Burnet has left the Greens to sit in the lower house as an independent. The move, announced late last week, shifts the balance of representation in the state’s political landscape and has immediate implications for how…
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Measles Returns to Tasmania: Health Warning Issued
Tasmania Confirms First Measles Case in Years Tears of concern and immediate public health action followed after Tasmania reported its first measles case in nearly three years. Health authorities say the infected person was treated at Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday, underscoring the seriousness of the situation and the need for vigilance across the community.…
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Measles Returns to Tasmania: Health Authorities Urge Vigilance After First Case in Nearly Three Years
Tasmania Faces First Measles Case in Almost Three Years Tasmania has confirmed its first measles case in nearly three years, prompting a public health notice aimed at residents and visitors. Health officials say an individual with measles was admitted to Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing need for awareness as the virus circulates.…
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Health Warning as Measles Returns to Tasmania After Two-Year Absence
Tasmania Reports Its First Measles Case in Nearly Three Years Tiscalan health authorities have confirmed Tasmania’s first measles case in almost three years, prompting a public health alert across Hobart and surrounding regions. The infected individual was admitted to Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday, signaling a resurgence of a highly infectious viral disease that once…
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ABC 2026 Comedy Line-Up: Sam Pang, Kitty Flanagan Lead New Scripts and Laughter
ABC Declares Its 2026 Comedy Slate Australian broadcaster ABC has lifted the curtain on its 2026 line-up, spotlighting a fresh wave of comedy that blends new characters with familiar talents. The announcements place Sam Pang and Kitty Flanagan at the forefront of a slate designed to mix sharp wit, location-driven humor, and character-driven storytelling. Fans…
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Southern lobster fishery closure to protect export markets over antibiotic risks, premier says
Overview: a decisive move to protect export markets Tasmania’s southern rock lobster fishery, located south of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, has been temporarily closed to mitigate potential risks to the state’s export markets. The Premier announced the closure amid growing concerns that antibiotic contamination linked to nearby salmon farming could trigger bans or scrutiny from international…
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Tasmania Shuts Southern Lobster Fishery Over Antibiotic Risks to Export Markets
Overview: A decisive halt to the southern lobster fishery Tasmania’s southern rock lobster fishery, located south of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, has been temporarily closed as authorities move to safeguard the state’s export markets. The decision, announced by the premier, aims to prevent potential bans or scrutiny from international buyers amid concerns that antibiotic use in…
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A Great Act of Love: Heather Rose’s Deep Dive into Convict History and Family Legacies
Exploring a Dark Chapter of Australian History Heather Rose’s A Great Act of Love invites readers into a layered examination of a family’s past against the backdrop of Van Diemen’s Land, the perilous penal colony that defined the early colonial landscape of Tasmania. Set against the nineteenth-century frontier, the book reframes the convict experience by…