Is Tasmania's forestry debate about to reignite?

Is Tasmania's forestry debate about to reignite?

For decades what was dubbed the "Forest Wars" saw conservationists,  police and the Tasmanian timber industry lock horns on a regular basis.  But after a period of what many considered a relative peace ...  we might be hearing more about the sector again thanks to changes to national environmental laws.

Is this really Tassie's "most transparent" government?

Transparency and trust in government ... they're cornerstones of any successful democracy.

Boag’s calls last drinks in Launceston

Northern Tasmania has been rocked with the news that after 145 years - James Boag beer will no longer be produced in Launceston. Boags – which has traditionally been spruiked as being from the pure waters of Tasmania, will now be produced entirely from the mainland.

Tassie's housing failures, why are we still falling short?

The premier talks about housing as a fundamental human right, the treasurer used his budget speech to talk about delivering a caring community.

Who wins in Hawthorn's big breakup with Tassie?

Are you one of Tassie's eight thousand strong Hawks members? If so, you might be feeling a bit gutted right now with the news the AFL has intervened and given the club the boot from the state ... with next season to be the last we see the brown and gold run onto York Park as the home side.  It's been a pretty messy divorce after 25 years  ... can the Devils unite the island and to riff on the Hawk's team song, be "One for all and all for one"?