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Bemused Scots flock to dock for a ‘wry chuckle’ at stranded Tasmanian ferry that helped sink a premier

Spirit of Tasmania IV has been docked at port of Leith near Edinburgh since December after state government did not build a dock big enough to support it

The Guardian - AU

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

AAP

Proposed AFL stadium cost blows out to near $1 billion

Fast-track plans for a new waterfront stadium attached to a state's AFL dream have revealed the venue will likely cost an extra $170 million.

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Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs

A major Australian manganese alloy smelter has scaled back production, citing global supply chain issues and US tariffs, and is encouraging staff to take leave.

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Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

A contentious stadium, needed for a state to be granted its own AFL team, will be fast-tracked after long delays have undermined confidence in the project.

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'Ferry fiasco': Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned

A new Spirit of Tasmania ferry is set to leave Scotland bound for the Apple Isle after the state government pulled the plug on lease negotiations.

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Maps reveal parts of protected Tasmanian native forest that could be opened to logging, environmentalists say

Mapping based on documents released under right-to-information laws show proposed areas include habitats for 37 threatened species

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Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

The delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been delayed because of a mismanaged port build that has forced one of the ships to be sent to Scotland.

AAP

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Port infrastructure delays and cost blowouts have plagued the delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels, with one of the ships now sitting in Scotland.

AAP

Old-growth trees could be logged under native expansion

A proposed expansion of native forestry could include areas of land home to old-growth trees, endangered animals and Aboriginal heritage.

AAP

Canberra lashed for 'kicking the can' on salmon farms

The federal government has been criticised from several quarters for delaying a decision relating to the future of salmon farming and an endangered fish.

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'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

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Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tasmania's government has announced a review into the management of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart, the island state's top natural tourist attraction.

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Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.

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Rockliff 'absolutely confident' of minority support

Tasmania's premier says his Liberal minority has "absolutely" garnered the support required to govern from at least one independent on the crossbench.

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Tasmanian Labor leader concedes Liberals should have first opportunity to try to form government – as it happened

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Stadium stoush, healthcare and a bigger parliament: what could swing Tasmania’s election?

The Liberals seek a fourth term as the state faces several crises, while a growing crossbench could spell minority government

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Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz

Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.

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King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as the nation sends its well wishes to the monarch and his family.

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Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

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Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

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Eric Abetz behind push to dump moderate Liberals, including Bridget Archer, party sources say

Veteran adviser criticises Tasmanian rightwing powerbroker’s ‘factional warfare’ to ‘blast Bridget out of the party’

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Australian Indigenous TV host quits program over racist backlash

Prominent Indigenous journalist Stan Grant will step away from television hosting duties after viewers responded with racist abuse to his comments on historic Aboriginal dispossession

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Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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Liberal forces planning to dump Bridget Archer before next election, veteran party adviser warns

Brad Stansfield says ‘politically crazy’ move is spurred by MP’s independent stance on range of issues

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