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Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest

An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle incident has a confirmed start date after years of delays.

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Court rules terminally ill woman can access payout

A court order preventing a child sexual abuse survivor from accessing $1.4 million in compensation has been lifted despite opposition from state lawyers.

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Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

A parole condition order prohibiting Susan Neill-Fraser from directly or indirectly contacting the media has been removed.

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Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Scientists and expeditioners who were among the first Australian women to set foot in Antarctica hope their stories can inspire the next generation.

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'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported.

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'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters is without a long-term power deal, with stalled negotiations raising questions about its future.

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Car wreck-inspired work wins 'other' $100k art prize

Robert Fielding has won the $100,000 Hadley's Art Prize for landscape, with an painting of a pile of wrecked cars. He says it's 'mission accomplished'.

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Neil the seal's beachside visit and damage bill tallied

A local council spent tens of thousands of dollars managing crowds and protecting Neil the seal on his most-recent stay in Tasmania.

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Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

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'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

A capital city council has voted to support the return of parkland to the Aboriginal community, in what could lead to the creation of a cultural centre.

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Historic city proposal for return of Aboriginal land

A looming council vote could be the first step in the return of land to Aboriginal people and the creation of a long-campaigned-for cultural centre.

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'Ungovernable': voters lament constant state of crisis

A landmark censure of a premier has raised fears of more political tumult but all Tasmanian parties say they aren't keen for a third election in as many years.

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'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.

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Historic brewery could be bought by state's taxpayers

A brewery that will wind up production after 145 years could be bought by a state government but it is unclear what they plan to do with the site.

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Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

A coronial investigation into the deaths of five men who went missing while sailing from Hobart to Sydney in 1979 has released findings.

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Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

An urgent call-out for buyers has been launched after the owner of a host of pubs and clubs in one capital city entered voluntary administration.

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Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

No trace has ever been found of a 76-year-old man who was on a group tour with his wife at a popular tourist site when he went missing.

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'It will kill the brand': plea over brewery's closure

A brewery which has operated for almost 150 years will stop production in November but workers have made a last-ditch appeal for a change of direction.

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Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Wearing nothing but a red swimming cap, hardy souls have taken a brisk river dip for an annual winter solstice celebration as part of Dark Mofo festivities.

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Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

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Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty.

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Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts

Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign.

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Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

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'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

A state leader has apologised for not properly interrogating a former minister who allegedly misled parliament over her involvement in court proceedings.

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Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

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