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03/09/2025

A 47-turbine wind farm has been approved for Tasmania's central highlands, with the project resulting in a new wind farm noise policy for Tasmania — which opponents say could cast doubt over the entire project.

03/09/2025

As federal and state governments devise a plan to address school bullying, a child in Tasmania escapes a distressing case of body-shaming, playground exclusion and cyber bullying.

03/09/2025

Independent Tasmanian MP Peter George says he will divest his shares in Origin Energy and pokies venue operator Endeavour Group, as well as interests in miner Rio Tinto, after they were publicly disclosed in his parliamentary returns.

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A Tasmanian independent MP who received more than $72,000 in donations from Climate 200 says he will divest his shares in a fossil fuel company, miner and pokies venue operator, as they do not align with his values.

03/09/2025

"Food sovereignty can mean a lot of things, but it's more about action for First Nations people around the world to have our own destinies be made by our own people and to have food security."

Kitana Mansell from Aboriginal food business palawa kipli tells ABC Hobart Breakfast presenter Ryk Goddard what food sovereignty means and how it relates to treaty.

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The owner of a Tasmanian Aboriginal food business explains the barriers she encounters accessing traditional food.

03/09/2025

Feeling under the weather? You're not alone.

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The Department of Health says there's increased acute respiratory infection activity across the state at the moment.

03/09/2025

A history expert warns we should be concerned if the flag is used "as a way of dividing people up", after it was worn and flown at anti-immigration March for Australia rallies at the weekend.

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A history expert says this Australian National Flag Day there should be pause for concern in the wake of the anti-immigration rallies at the weekend.

02/09/2025

The $5 billion Marinus Link undersea power cable project to connect Tasmania and Victoria passes two major milestones, with financing locked in and suppliers ordered start production on key components.

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The $5 billion Marinus Link undersea power cable project to connect Tasmania and Victoria passes two major milestones, with financing locked in and suppliers ordered start production on key components.

02/09/2025

A grieving mother says she is devastated by a group's attempt to "block" a memorial for the children who died in a jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania's north-west.

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The mother of one of six children who died in the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy says she is devastated by a group's attempt to "block" a beachside memorial. They argue the area is "a place for families to escape the hardships of life".

02/09/2025

Junior doctors in Tasmania have filed a class action suit against the state government over unpaid, unrostered overtime.

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The class action involves junior doctors who worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital and the Launceston General Hospital during the past six years.

02/09/2025

After distressing video was aired showing the shocking treatment of animals inside a Tasmanian abattoir in 2023, CCTV cameras were made mandatory in slaughterhouses across the state.

But documents show since then, no record is being kept on whether the surveillance video is being reviewed.

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After distressing video was aired showing the shocking treatment of animals inside a Tasmanian abattoir, CCTV cameras were made mandatory. But since then, it has been revealed no record is being kept on whether the surveillance video is being reviewed.

02/09/2025

Will Tasmania follow suit?

In the ACT and Victoria, gas is being phased out in new builds in an effort to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce power bills.

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An energy expert says state governments need a plan to transition households away from gas.

02/09/2025

How would you tackle this tricky conversation? 💍

"I’m a grandmother of three. My daughter is separated and wants to change her name back to her maiden name. I support her, but feel sad for the children who won’t have the same name as their mother."

Tune in to Hobart Breakfast with Ryk Goddard tomorrow morning as Victor Shaw and Dr. Louise Richardson unpack this dilemma: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp