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Brooker Highway speed reduced near Bowen Road
Published: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:30am
Following the burst water main on at Brooker Highway near Bowen Road, the speed limit on Brooker Highway has been reduced to 40km/h in all southbound lanes. The speed limit is reduced for a distance [Read more]
Labor must support traffic solutions
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 1:00pm
Labor Infrastructure spokesperson David O’Byrne needs to conclusively state whether or not Labor supports a fifth lane for public transport on the southern outlet. Labor has a history of criticising from the sidelines. The people [Read more]
Consultation underway to ease congestion
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to delivering on our Plan to ease traffic congestion. Our Plan includes a $35 million investment by the Tasmanian Government to significantly improve traffic flow on the Southern Outlet [Read more]
Report shows there's still time to beat flu season
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
The state’s first flu report (FluTAS) shows there have been fewer cases of the flu to April 30 this year than the same time last year. This indicates that Tasmanians still have time to get [Read more]
Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival launch
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
It is my great pleasure to officially launch the BOFA Festival in Launceston tonight at the screening of Let the Sunshine in. The Tasmanian Government is proud to support the 2018 BOFA Film Festival through [Read more]
More Tasmanians finding full-time work
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
Labour force figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirm a surge in Tasmanians finding full-time work. The figures show 470 full-time jobs have been created in the last month, which is up [Read more]
Mount Wellington cable car
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
As MWCC are considering a shortened route I have sought advice as to whether the Authority that allows it to undertake site investigations for the purposes of preparing a planning application to the Hobart City [Read more]
More units to address housing shortage
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
The Hodgman Liberal Government continues to address Tasmania’s housing shortage and deliver on the outcomes from the Housing Summit. Six new two-bedroom units at Cooee have now been completed and are ready to be handed [Read more]
Joint venture agreement welcomed
Published: Fri 18 May 2018, 11:10am
Today’s announcement of a joint venture agreement between Petuna and Tassal in Macquarie Harbour is a welcome development in strengthening biosecurity and environmental management. Minister Courtney: ``The Hodgman Liberal Government developed a Sustainable Industry Growth [Read more]
Continued support for Tasmanian artists
Published: Thu 17 May 2018, 10:05am
The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of supporting and enhancing our cultural and creative industries. That’s why the Government, through Arts Tasmania, has committed an additional $90,000 of funding to develop and support Tasmanian artists [Read more]