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'It will kill the brand': plea over brewery's closure

A brewery which has operated for almost 150 years will stop production in November but workers have made a last-ditch appeal for a change of direction.

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Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Wearing nothing but a red swimming cap, hardy souls have taken a brisk river dip for an annual winter solstice celebration as part of Dark Mofo festivities.

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Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

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Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty.

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Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts

Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign.

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Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

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'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

A state leader has apologised for not properly interrogating a former minister who allegedly misled parliament over her involvement in court proceedings.

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Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

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Ship comes in for Dark Mofo through ferry collaboration

Work on winter festival Dark Mofo's project on one of two delayed Spirit of Tasmania ferries, which will include robotic dogs, is in its final stages.

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'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

A state government has proposed turning a youth detention centre, the subject of harrowing evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry, into an adult prison.

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Legal costs fail for operator in jumping castle tragedy

Rosemary Gamble has failed to have her legal bill paid by the state after being cleared of criminal charges over a jumping castle incident that killed six kids.

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State's third female governor to lead with kindness

A state has appointed a former nurse as governor, who pledges to connect with communities and bring compassion and kindness to the position.

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'Radical' boundaries redraw to bring political carnage

As many as 10 sitting MPs could stand in a single state seat next election, with a boundary switch-up under way.

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Major smelters under a cloud, government money runs out

Talks between three governments and the operator of two smelters, which produce critical minerals and employ more than 100 people, have reached a stalemate.

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Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator.

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Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Fed-up public-sector teachers have accepted a fair pay deal with a state government following a bitter industrial dispute.

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Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.

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Capital city turfs e-scooter hire over safety worries

E-scooter shared hire has been ended by a capital city council after ongoing concerns about rider behaviour and inappropriate parking.

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Court denies Aboriginal woman's 'on Country' request

A magistrate has rejected an Aboriginal woman's request for a hearing on culturally significant land, saying the case can be fairly determined without doing so.

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Cowboy ceramics solo show will make your heart sing

Artist Rosanagh May spends hours inscribing her ceramic artworks with song lyrics, and loves the moment when people recognise the music that inspired her work.

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Tasmania Devils back up VFL debut with second win

A week after securing their maiden win, the Tasmania Devils have edged past Port Melbourne for an undefeated start to life in the VFL.

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'Monumental': court ponders on Country sitting

A magistrates court is considering whether to grant an application by an Indigenous woman for evidence to be heard on culturally significant land.

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'Struggling': teachers strike in second capital city

Teachers have walked off the job in a second state in as many days in their battle for better pay and conditions, forcing public school closures.

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Legal aid ordered for ex-wife killer's sentence appeal

A judge has ordered legal aid to represent a convicted murderer in his sentence appeal, despite the publicly funded body arguing it shouldn't.

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More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

Hundreds of workers at the nation's only manganese alloy smelter have been thrown another curve ball with the appointment of administrators.

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