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Premier stands by candidate whose COVID comments are called 'dangerous' and 'misleading' by medical body

Dr Julie Sladden has been a vocal opponent of COVID-19 vaccines — now she's a Liberal candidate in the Tasmanian election. The AMA says it's "untenable", but the premier is backing her.
A woman with short silver hair and a blue t-shirt reading Tasmanian Liberals stands amongst others in blue t-shirts.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Electionsby Adam Holmes

Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
A bonza aircraft on a runway

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Air Transport Industryby Tamara Clark

Tasmanian Labor says stadium can't be built at Macquarie Point, but AFL boss says it's 'pivotal' to the deal

Labor insists it will "negotiate a better deal" on Tasmania's contract with the AFL, believing a stadium cannot be built at Macquarie Point — but that comes as news to the AFL's boss.
Andrew Dillon smiles at the camera.
Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Chris Rowbottom

Tasmania braces for worst fire conditions it's faced all summer as temperatures soar

While the mercury reached almost 50C in parts of Australia this week, Tasmania is enduring its own heatwave — albeit at a far less ferocious temperature — and it has brought the worst fire conditions of the summer.
Woman drinks from water bottle.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Heatwavesby Jano Gibson

Liberals promise Tasmanians cheaper bus, ferry fares, revamped timetables if they win election

The Liberals promise if re-elected they'll reinstate confidence in Tasmania's public transport system by "taking back" some control of the public bus operator.
A yellow bus headed for Tranmere stops in the Hobart CBD at a bus shelter, where people are congregated.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Madeleine Rojahn

Thunderstorms lash Tasmania's east coast towns St Helens, Scamander

Heavy rains and lightning strikes have flooded homes, knocked out power and cut roads on Tasmania's east coast.
A flooded street in a town showing parked cars sitting in water and a car driving through floodwater.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floodsby Clancy Balen

Tasmanian Tales: Nita Davey

This 97 year old still remembers packing apples at Spreyton as a teen.
97 year old Nita Davey sits in a lovely garden in New Norfolk
Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Human Interestby Joel Rheinberger

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff speaks to Stateline

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff defends the government's healthcare legacy, the focus on a Macquarie Point stadium and discusses the possibility of an early election. 
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Mortgage holders are being hit with rate rises to bring down inflation. Could there be another way?

Mortgage holder Daniel Wigg has wondered why people like him bear the brunt for taming inflation and if there are any alternatives that are more equitable.
Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian of the Year nominee divested abattoir shares to husband after 'animal welfare issues'

An Australian of the Year finalist divested shares in an abattoir owned by herself and her husband in the wake of "animal welfare issues".
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hidden camera footage from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir

Footage captured by the Farm Transparency Project from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir in north-west Tasmania.
Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

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