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AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 21, 0400

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 21 at 0400

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TAS:Budget to reveal state's big debt recovery mission

After the last Tasmanian budget led to a snap election, Treasurer Eric Abetz is expected to chart a path to sustainability in this year's books.

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Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black

Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge.

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TAS:Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff says Treasury has tipped his state's economic growth to motor ahead in future years.

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Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff says Treasury has tipped his state's economic growth to motor ahead in future years.

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Further post-budget polls have Labor down, but retaining a clear lead

One Nation has gained one to three points in all five federal post-budget polls. The YouGov and Morgan polls agree with the Resolve poll in having Labor down, but retaining a clear lead.

The Conversation

Liberals drop signature insurance company promise

A premier and his government are copping political heat after a decision to tweak a key election commitment around insurance.

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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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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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Beaconsfield 20 years on: premier pays tribute

Two decades after the Beaconsfield mining disaster, a community reflects on the tragedy and the survival of two men from deep underground.

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Tempers flare as greyhound ban debate pushed back

A state government's decision to pull parliamentary debate on legislation to ban greyhound racing has been labelled disgraceful and a purely political move.

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Two Australian states make public transport free as soaring fuel prices hit commuters

NSW refuses to ‘go down the path of free transport’

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Two Aussie States To Offer Free Public Transport To Ease Pressure As Fuel Prices Skyrocket

"As Premier, I'm determined to do everything within my control to help Victorians deal with the cost of living and these rising fuel prices."

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Compo in the offing for state greyhound racing ban

Greyhound racing participants will be compensated as an Australian state forges ahead with a landmark ban.

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New teachers pay deal offered to end strike threats

With NAPLAN testing threatened by strike action, state teachers have been offered an improved pay deal to bring months of angst to an end.

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Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Gun laws in one state are set to be overhauled after the Bondi terror attack, although some say they don't go far enough.

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The Coalition leads in Victorian DemosAU poll, with One Nation posting 21% support

One Nation is just two points behind Labor in a Victorian state DemosAU poll, with the election in November. A federal Resolve poll has One Nation and the Coalition tied at 23% each with Labor well ahead.

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Mystery pink slime on secluded Tasmanian beach prompts fears of potential algal bloom

Environment Protection Authority says blooms are ‘natural occurrence’ as marine scientist warns it has grown ‘significantly’ in recent hours

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Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Samples are being tested of pink sludge taken from beaches and bays in southern Tasmania where conservationists are calling for urgent action.

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Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

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Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

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Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

The Guardian - AU

Division and derision: how plans for an AFL stadium left Tasmania in pieces

Whatever parliamentarians decide this week, the acrimonious debate over the Macquarie Point plan in Hobart has been damaging

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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

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Premier's post-election honeymoon over but no divorce

A government's post-election honeymoon is likely over, but a poll indicates voters would still choose to have them back in power if a new vote was called.

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