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Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been given financial help from the government, with human error to blame for a further $9 million spend.

Extra upgrades for beleaguered new Bass Strait ferries

Extra upgrades for beleaguered new Bass Strait ferries

Work is under way to upgrade the hulls of two replacement Spirit of Tasmania ferries that are sitting on ice because of a failure to build a berth.

Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

A pay rise for parliamentarians has drawn a rebuke from the premier who says the figure should be in line with public service hikes and community expectations.

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New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up will cost $1 million per month to berth in Tasmanian waters.

Labor needs to 'earn trust' after election hammering

A freshly minted state Labor opposition leader concedes his party needs to listen to voters after copping its worst election result in more than a century.

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.

Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

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'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

Tasmania's election result shows hope for the Liberals after the party lost all lower house seats in the state at the federal poll, its deputy leader says.

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

Glasgow cousins hiking in memory of their dads who took their own lives in mental health battle

Glasgow cousins hiking in memory of their dads who took their own lives in mental health battle

Katie Cochrane and Caeley McClenaghan's life changed forever when they both lost their dad's following a mental health battle. They are now calling on men to speak about their feelings.

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