Tassie Devil
@tassiedevil.bsky.social
Slightly grumpy older dame living in southern Tasmania. Voracious reader of crime novels and occasional knitter. Politically left leaning. #auspol #politas
I was 14 when the Whitlam government was dismissed from office. I remember how it outraged my father. He was a true believer, a Labor man through and through. It certainly started my interest in politics and led to my march down the left wing path. Sadly, Labor now is a shadow of its former self.
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I was 14 when the Whitlam government was dismissed from office. I remember how it outraged my father. He was a true believer, a Labor man through and through. It certainly started my interest in politics and led to my march down the left wing path. Sadly, Labor now is a shadow of its former self.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The government's "review" into management and usage of Mt. Wellington/kunanyi was a complete stitch-up. I completed the review and could tell by how the questions were framed that the government was angling for the responses it wanted. #politas
Kunanyi/Mount Wellington cable car included in draft recommendations
The Tasmanian government has made a draft recommendation for a cable car on Hobart's Kunanyi/Mount Wellington, documents released under Right to Information laws show.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The government's "review" into management and usage of Mt. Wellington/kunanyi was a complete stitch-up. I completed the review and could tell by how the questions were framed that the government was angling for the responses it wanted. #politas
I didn't know this about Poatina.
Christian charity to leave town, sparking new chapter for remote village
Fusion Australia has owned and run the former Hydro Tasmania town in Tasmania's Northern Midlands for 30 years, but is now divesting its assets there, clearing the way for a new generation of resident...
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I didn't know this about Poatina.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Like it or not, a cashless society is coming. With so few people using cash these days the costs associated with managing cash will be prohibitive.
Tapped out: Cash advocates suss on mandate plan
When a power outage struck on one of Mitta Mitta Brewing Company's busiest days of the year, three things kept the business ticking over.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Like it or not, a cashless society is coming. With so few people using cash these days the costs associated with managing cash will be prohibitive.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75 | Film | The Guardian
Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75
New Zealand film-maker became a Hollywood fixture in the 90s and 00s, including making Pierce Brosnan’s last 007 movie, before returning to his home country
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November 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75 | Film | The Guardian
The "growth mentality" will be humanity's downfall. Of that there is no doubt. One way or another we will ultimately destroy ourselves. I still have hope but sadly it's ever diminishing. We need more Bob Browns and fewer Elon Musks. #climatechange #environment
Bob Brown: ‘Being an environmentalist is sensible. I like defying the growth mentality because it’s irrational’
At 80 years old, the trailblazing environmentalist on the state of activism, optimism and why he is comfortable with the concept of his own ‘perpetual annihilation’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The "growth mentality" will be humanity's downfall. Of that there is no doubt. One way or another we will ultimately destroy ourselves. I still have hope but sadly it's ever diminishing. We need more Bob Browns and fewer Elon Musks. #climatechange #environment
Very much enjoyed the book which I read recently. Didn't know there was a TV series in development. The book is set in Ireland though. An Irish adaptation of the book would have been ideal but this American version sounds good. #allherfault
All Her Fault review – Sarah Snook’s terrifying thriller is an absolute pleasure to watch
All Her Fault review – Sarah Snook’s terrifying thriller is an absolute pleasure to watch
This extraordinarily tight child kidnap drama knits all its threads together brilliantly – and the mighty Snook of Succession fame shines as a mother whose son is missing
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Very much enjoyed the book which I read recently. Didn't know there was a TV series in development. The book is set in Ireland though. An Irish adaptation of the book would have been ideal but this American version sounds good. #allherfault
Private health cover is usually pretty good when it comes to hospital stays, but the extras cover is woeful. Last time I went to the dentist, a check-up and clean was fully covered because I used a "preferred provider" but outside of basic care, out-of-pocket costs are high.
A trip to the dentist made me question my private health insurance
Do I walk away from private insurance and trust that health challenges will have me seen promptly enough in the public system?
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Private health cover is usually pretty good when it comes to hospital stays, but the extras cover is woeful. Last time I went to the dentist, a check-up and clean was fully covered because I used a "preferred provider" but outside of basic care, out-of-pocket costs are high.
I recently read Andrea Mara's novel All Her Fault and thought it would be a good miniseries. Just found out it has been made into a series starring Sarah Snook. Shame the original Irish setting has been swapped for an American one, but based on the book and with Snook leading, it should be good.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I recently read Andrea Mara's novel All Her Fault and thought it would be a good miniseries. Just found out it has been made into a series starring Sarah Snook. Shame the original Irish setting has been swapped for an American one, but based on the book and with Snook leading, it should be good.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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DO NOT (& I cannot emphasise this enough) BUY TASMANIAN SALMON.
You are not supporting Tasmania by purchasing it. You are supporting the rape of our environment, the profits of a foreign company and outrageous animal cruelty.
You are not supporting Tasmania by purchasing it. You are supporting the rape of our environment, the profits of a foreign company and outrageous animal cruelty.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Fantastic way to destroy recreational fishing in Tasmania. Well done to the fuckheads responsible for approving this decision.
Fantastic way to destroy recreational fishing in Tasmania. Well done to the fuckheads responsible for approving this decision.
Antibiotic approved for Tasmania's farmed salmon — but don't eat fish caught nearby
The industry's use of the drug is in response to an "endemic" bacterial disease that caused the deaths of up to 15,000 tonnes of salmon from January to April, resulting in dead fish material washing u...
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
DO NOT (& I cannot emphasise this enough) BUY TASMANIAN SALMON.
You are not supporting Tasmania by purchasing it. You are supporting the rape of our environment, the profits of a foreign company and outrageous animal cruelty.
You are not supporting Tasmania by purchasing it. You are supporting the rape of our environment, the profits of a foreign company and outrageous animal cruelty.
The Liberal state government already backing away from the election promised Tasinsure. First broken promise? #politas
Questions raised as key election promise absent from Tasmanian budget
There were hats, jackets and a shop front, but when it came to budget day, there was no money set aside for the creation of TasInsure, which the Tasmanian Liberals promised would save households up to...
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Liberal state government already backing away from the election promised Tasinsure. First broken promise? #politas
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November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Why anybody eats Tasmanian farmed salmon is a mystery to me. It's not healthy eating. We're being told this antibiotic use is fine. Don't eat wild fish caught within 3km of salmon pens though. So people who want to catch their own fish can't even do that. #politas
Antibiotic approved for Tasmania's farmed salmon — but maybe don't eat fish caught nearby
The industry's use of the drug is in response to an "endemic" bacterial disease that caused the deaths of up to 15,000 tonnes of salmon from January to April, resulting in dead fish material washing u...
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Why anybody eats Tasmanian farmed salmon is a mystery to me. It's not healthy eating. We're being told this antibiotic use is fine. Don't eat wild fish caught within 3km of salmon pens though. So people who want to catch their own fish can't even do that. #politas
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My older brother, now 75, is a lifelong renter. He lives in Sydney and has somehow managed to stay in the same apartment for over 30 years. He relies on the aged pension and his rent takes two-thirds of it. He does have some superannuation but it's a precarious situation.
Forever renters want solutions. Experts say look at Vienna
Australia has a growing cohort of forever renters and experts say the government should be looking to examples in other countries where more social and affordable housing options are being developed.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My older brother, now 75, is a lifelong renter. He lives in Sydney and has somehow managed to stay in the same apartment for over 30 years. He relies on the aged pension and his rent takes two-thirds of it. He does have some superannuation but it's a precarious situation.
Sounds like the youth are going to receive additional funding to help commit more crimes. 🤔
Premier in Tamworth today to announce more youth crime funding
Premier Chris Minns is visiting Tamworth today to announce a $23 million investment aimed at tackling youth crime and improving safety in regional New South Wales.
Premier Chris Minns is visiting Tamworth today to announce a $23 million investment aimed at tackling youth crime and improving safety in regional New South Wales.
Premier in Tamworth today to announce more youth crime funding
Premier Chris Minns is visiting Tamworth today to announce a $23 million investment aimed at tackling youth crime and improving safety in regional New South Wales.
www.netimes.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Sounds like the youth are going to receive additional funding to help commit more crimes. 🤔
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November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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