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The PR firms running Tasmanian community newspapers

The PR firms running Tasmanian community newspapers

A small Tasmanian community newspaper is relaunching after News Corp sold it to a public relations agency last year, and it's not a unique case.

Outside Tassie, Labor did best from gambling donations

Outside Tassie, Labor did best from gambling donations

If Labor bore the brunt of the gambling industry's power in Tasmania, elsewhere it enjoys a strong relationship with the pokies.

How Tasmania came to its pioneering new trans rights law

How Tasmania came to its pioneering new trans rights law

Tasmania has a notoriously bleak history with LGBTIQ rights, now the state's latest proposal is so progressive it's angering the PM. A lot has happened in the past 20 years.

Tas press gallery up in arms over restrictive new guidelines

Tas press gallery up in arms over restrictive new guidelines

One of the greatest concerns for the media is the rules around photography in the chamber.

Health Minister implicated in Cricket Australia sacking has pro-life history

Health Minister implicated in Cricket Australia sacking has pro-life history

Tasmanian Health Minister Michael Ferguson has been fighting against abortion in the Apple Isle for years.

Cricket Australia sacking: what are your rights when you're fired for tweeting?

Cricket Australia sacking: what are your rights when you're fired for tweeting?

There has been shock at the revelations that Cricket Australia has fired a woman for her non-work-related tweets. What are her options?

All in the family: there really are loads of Australian political dynasties

All in the family: there really are loads of Australian political dynasties

Thought we were finished? Crikey's adventure into Australian political dynasties continues.

The scandalous lie beneath the 'merit v diversity' argument

The scandalous lie beneath the 'merit v diversity' argument

Opponents of increased female participation insist that merit should win out over diversity. But history has routinely shown us that "merit" is a myth.

Tassie Liberals left teetering after floor-crossing Speaker's coup

Tassie Liberals left teetering after floor-crossing Speaker's coup

A stealthy move by Tasmanian Liberal MP Sue Hickey to steal the Speaker's chair has seen her colleagues in the Hodgman government left with a fragile balance. But could it just be the past catching up with them?

What does each state want from the NEG?

What does each state want from the NEG?

The Council of Australian Governments meets today to have their say on the NEG, and not every state and territory is going in with a smile.