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Govt red tape blamed for cheap housing group's demise
	A developer is blaming a lack of support from the Tasmanian Government for the demise of the Government's affordable housing organisation.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Premier rejects inquiry calls over bigger parliament
	The Tasmanian Premier has dismissed calls for another inquiry into boosting the size of State Parliament.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Waterfront honour for merchant navy
	Merchant navy sailors who lost their lives at sea during the two World Wars have been honoured with a new plaque on Hobart's waterfront.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

'Wind up' order sought on Great South Land Minerals
	Legal action has been launched against Tasmanian exploration company Great South Land Minerals over allegations it has failed to pay a contractor.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Man dragged 15m under truck
	A man is in a critical condition after being dragged for 15 metres under a truck on the Burnie wharf this morning.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Eagle returns for wild time
	A wedge tailed eagle has successfully been rehabilitated and released at a site in Tasmania's Southern Midlands.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Mount Lyell back online
	Work has resumed at the Mt Lyell copper mine on Tasmania's west coast after a rock-slide halted production at the weekend.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Calls for inquiry over Parliament revamp
	There are calls for an independent inquiry into restoring numbers in Tasmania's parliament.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Greens back Aboriginal demands for bypass change
	The Tasmanian Greens are pushing for Aboriginal heritage to be protected at a site in the path of the Brighton bypass.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Doctors welcome Wilkie win for Royal
	Tasmanian doctors and nurses are celebrating the deal between Independent MP Andrew Wilkie and the Labor Government.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Hockey hits back in billion-dollar bust-up
	Joe Hockey suggests the Coalition was double-crossed by Andrew Wilkie over a controversial $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Siege man faces court
	West Moonah man will face court today after a six-hour police siege yesterday.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Greens dog Premier over greyhound race
	Tasmania's Treasurer says suggestions the Premier may have intervened in a greyhound racing disqualification is rumour aimed at discrediting David Bartlett.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Forestry breaks silence on industry future
	Forestry Tasmania has done nothing to quell speculation it's considering becoming a woodchip exporter when Gunns stops logging native forests.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Wilkie deal will restrict 'right to punt'
	The clubs industry says Prime Minister Julia Gillard has not properly consulted with the sector over plans to put betting limits on poker machines.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Cupboard bare for child care
	Tasmania's Minister for Children has admitted there's no money to set up youth bail centres.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Abbott's 'reckless' offer pushed Wilkie to Labor
	Independent MP Andrew Wilkie questions Tony Abbott's judgement and explains why he knocked back a $1 billion offer for a new hospital in Hobart.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Cheeses the next naming rights battleground
	Tasmanian cheesemakers are considering plans by the European Union to prevent the use of names like camembert, brie and fetta.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

MPs' deal means a more crowded House
	The leaders of Tasmania's three political parties have signed an agreement to increase the number of politicians in the House of Assembly.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

PM slams Abbott's attempts to woo Wilkie
	Julia Gillard attacks the Coalition's economic credentials as Labor edges closer to forming the next Federal Government with the support of independent Andrew Wilkie.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Forum airs artefact damage fears
	About 250 people have attended a forum at Hobart's Town Hall about an ancient Aboriginal site which is in the path of the Brighton bypass.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Wilkie backs Gillard government
	Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has announced he will back a Labor minority government.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Burrowing crayfish in hot water
	It is known as environmental engineer with an important ecological role but the tiny burrowing crayfish is under threat.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Siege over
	A knife-wielding man who had been holding police at bay in Hobart's northern suburbs has surrendered peacefully.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Department unfazed by senator's taxi bill
	The Federal Department of Finance says a Tasmanian senator's three-hour taxi ride would have cost the same as a Commonwealth fleet car trip.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at ABC(TAS)

Cold case hunt in Highlands
	THE Tasmania Police Cold Case unit has swooped on a property belonging to an Eastern Highlands resident.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Oil prospector's woes
	A SUPREME Court application has been lodged to wind up Tasmanian oil prospector Great South Land Minerals.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

$12m for extra MPs
	AN expanded Tasmanian Parliament would cost taxpayers anywhere from $2 million to $12 million a year extra.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Pubs slam pokies pact
	TASMANIA'S peak hotels body is furious at new Denison MP Andrew Wilkie's pokies deal with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Drop in gun suicides
	SUICIDES involving firearms have fallen significantly in Tasmania in the last 13 years.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

United bid to restore 35 MPs
	TASMANIA'S political leaders have agreed to increase the size of Parliament before the next election.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Six-hour siege in the suburbs
	AN armed man sparked a six-hour stand-off with police in the same road as a Hobart primary school yesterday.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Wilkie hits hospital jackpot
	ANDREW Wilkie has won $340 million from the Labor Federal Government to substantially rebuild the RHH.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Pet Idol week 2 winner
	THE entries kept flooding in during week two or Pet Idol 2010 and the quality made judging a very difficult task.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Plan for Myer's city rebirth
	HOBART'S 12 aldermen held a hush-hush meeting with Myer's most senior executives yesterday.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Chef hearing told of warnings
	A HOBART restaurant owner says he gave more than 100 warnings for poor performance before sacking a chef.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Man killed in hostage drama
	A MAN armed with explosives has been shot and killed after taking hostages at The Discovery Channel HQ in America.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

$10.6b 'black hole' for Libs
	TONY Abbott's budget credibility is under fire with Treasury saying there was a $10.6 billion hole in his costings.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Taylor feared she would die
	BATTERED actress Rachael Taylor feared her lover Matthew Newton would kill, court documents reveal.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Maddie 'kidnapped to order'
	A PAEDOPHILE has reportedly made a deathbed confession that Madeleine McCann was kidnapped to order.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

Comment conundrum
	ARE you having trouble sending comments in to our site? You're not alone.
	Saturday, September 04, 2010	Read story at Mercury

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