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‘Getting balance right’ Mercury Passage fish farming ban

PRIMARY Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has banned fish farming beyond Okehampton Bay, where Tassal has a licence to grow salmon.

Budget estimates Ferguson under fire over answers

STATE BUDGET ESTIMATES

AN Upper House MP has labelled Health Minister Michael Ferguson’s lack of detailed answers to questions on notice an insult and disgrace during a budget estimates hearing this morning.

Security push Bring back the feds

Bring back the feds

THE Prime Minister must use the COAG meeting in Hobart tomorrow to justify or reverse the controversial decision to pull Australian Federal Police officers from Hobart International Airport, Labor says.

Burnt Out cars being collected

Car graveyard clean-up ‘The worst example of dumping I have seen’

AN automotive graveyard on Hobart’s Eastern Shore where stolen and clapped-out cars have been dumped en masse is finally being cleaned up.

Weapons, cigs and phones More contraband found at Risdon

More contraband found at Risdon

THE amount of contraband intercepted at Risdon Prison continues to rise, with the Government citing a concerted effort to detect items such as phones, weapons and drugs.

Suspended council Glenorchy report delay

Glenorchy report delay

Glenorchy aldermen and staff have been given more time to respond to the board of inquiry report — despite the deadline passing last week.

Candlelight memorial Community’s tribute to tattoo artist

Community’s tribute to tattoo artist

FRIENDS of suspected murder victim Dwayne “Doc” Davies are organising a candlelight memorial so grieving communities can farewell the well-known Hobart tattoo artist.

Infrastructure Space for more wind farms in Tassie

Space for more wind farms in Tassie

TASMANIA has the capacity to support two or three more wind farms before it needs to invest in its electricity transmission infrastructure, energy analysts say.

International visitors Tassie tourism reaches new peaks

Tassie tourism reaches new peaks

More international tourists than the population of Hobart - the city’s popularity continues to rise.

Push for testing Asbestos concern remains for resident

Asbestos concern remains for resident

THE HCC and an asbestos consultant will meet with a concerned Mt Stuart resident after legal action was launched against a property owner who conducted unauthorised demolition works in the area.

Talking Point Predators who feed on loneliness

LUCY O’FLAHERTY: If we are to be serious about protecting our elders, we need to know what eldery abuse looks like — and what we can do to help.

Talking Point Sooner councils out of TasWater the better

MERVIN C. REED: Tasmanian councils should forget about the tethered goat that is TasWater and get on with business.

From Around The Site

Pommy poll Five minute guide to the British election

Five minute guide to the British election

DEMOCRACY is beautiful, innit? Brits go to the polls today and in case you’re a bit unclear, here’s a quick five minute explainer of what it’s all about.

Royal fan War widow steals Harry’s heart again

War widow steals Harry’s heart again

THERE were loads of ladies out to win Prince Harry’s heart in a soggy Sydney, but it was 97-year-old Daphne Dunne who captured it. Again.

‘English or Libba? It’s a no-brainer’

AFL DAILY: Tim Watson and Garry Lyon question Luke Beveridge’s Tom Liberatore snub while co-captain Jack Viney has a tongue-in-cheek swipe at his own teammates.

TSL Pies skipper to lead State against NEAFL

TASMANIAN captain Brayden Webb has no doubt the pride of pulling on the “Map” on Saturday will shine through — even for the players who aren’t born and bred locals.

AFL Saints ready to bounce back

CONSECUTIVE losses leading into its mid-season bye have done nothing to dampen St Kilda’s belief as the side prepares for one of the toughest assignments in the AFL.

AFL Teams Cloke returns but Dogs lose star trio

Cloke returns but Dogs lose star trio

THE Western Bulldogs have recalled key forward Travis Cloke but have lost three big names to injury, and Sydney has dumped Kurt Tippett.

Qualifier ‘Anti-Ange’ plotting Roos’ downfall

‘Anti-Ange’ plotting Roos’ downfall

SAUDI Arabia boss Bert van Marwijk almost won the World Cup with strong-arm tactics - now he wants to end the Socceroos’ Cup dreams with that same pragmatic approach.

Tennis Tomic must respond to save ranking

Tomic must respond to save ranking

AUSTRALIAN tennis great Todd Woodbridge has labelled the upcoming grass court season as “do or die” for Bernard Tomic.

Pay dispute Warner says CA telling ‘half-truths’

Warner says CA telling ‘half-truths’

AUSTRALIAN opener David warner has lashed Cricket Australia in the latest salvo in a pay war that looked to be thawing.