Clancy Balen
@clancybalen.bsky.social
Journalist, Tasmania-based.
The ABC made a right to information request to Tasmania's Department of Justice.
The Department accidentally sent back unredacted documents detailing Tasmanian prison staff concerns about children kept in adult watch houses.
The Department accidentally sent back unredacted documents detailing Tasmanian prison staff concerns about children kept in adult watch houses.
The ABC asked for details of concerns raised about children being detained in adult prisons — and got more in return than it expected.
What the ABC learnt about remand after being sent an unredacted document
The ABC asked for details of concerns raised about children being detained in adult prisons — and got more in return than it expected.
www.abc.net.au
July 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The ABC made a right to information request to Tasmania's Department of Justice.
The Department accidentally sent back unredacted documents detailing Tasmanian prison staff concerns about children kept in adult watch houses.
The Department accidentally sent back unredacted documents detailing Tasmanian prison staff concerns about children kept in adult watch houses.
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They fought to defend their land, families and culture, and drove the colonial powers to a state of panic, losing everything in the process. But Tasmanian Aboriginal resistance warriors still have no physical recognition in the state.
They resisted the world's most powerful empire, but are not recognised
They fought to defend their land, families and culture, and drove the colonial powers to a state of panic, losing everything in the process. But Tasmanian Aboriginal resistance warriors still have no physical recognition in the state.
www.abc.net.au
May 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
They fought to defend their land, families and culture, and drove the colonial powers to a state of panic, losing everything in the process. But Tasmanian Aboriginal resistance warriors still have no physical recognition in the state.
Last November, the Tasmanian government announced it wanted to set up a new commercial sardine fishery.
A right to information request shows months earlier Tassal's CEO emailed government expressing his doubts it could be developed into a commercial interest.
#politas #auspol
A right to information request shows months earlier Tassal's CEO emailed government expressing his doubts it could be developed into a commercial interest.
#politas #auspol
'Sorry for my cynicism': Salmon boss says he has no confidence in new fishery
In an email last June, Tassal's CEO told the Tasmanian government he didn't "have any confidence" its department could develop a proposed new sardine fishery into a commercial interest.
www.abc.net.au
April 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
Exclusive: Australia’s top green organisations suspend anti-nuclear power ads to fund campaign against Labor’s move to protect salmon industry
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Head-spinning stuff.
On Thursday, reports that the Scottish government is in "advanced negotiations" to lease new Spirit of Tas to house Ukrainian refugees.
Yesterday, Scottish government denies those reports.
Today, Tas government says its coming home.
Still unclear where it will be berthed...
On Thursday, reports that the Scottish government is in "advanced negotiations" to lease new Spirit of Tas to house Ukrainian refugees.
Yesterday, Scottish government denies those reports.
Today, Tas government says its coming home.
Still unclear where it will be berthed...
Lease negotiations for new Spirit of Tasmania ditched, ship to come home
The Tasmanian government has instructed state-owned ferry operator TT-Line to stop lease negotiations for the Spirit of Tasmania IV and bring it home. The new vessel has been berthed in Scotland while...
www.abc.net.au
March 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Head-spinning stuff.
On Thursday, reports that the Scottish government is in "advanced negotiations" to lease new Spirit of Tas to house Ukrainian refugees.
Yesterday, Scottish government denies those reports.
Today, Tas government says its coming home.
Still unclear where it will be berthed...
On Thursday, reports that the Scottish government is in "advanced negotiations" to lease new Spirit of Tas to house Ukrainian refugees.
Yesterday, Scottish government denies those reports.
Today, Tas government says its coming home.
Still unclear where it will be berthed...
Fires are burning in Australia's largest cool-temperate rainforest.
These are delicate and unique environments - a Huon pine thought to be thousands of years old is in the burn area.
These are delicate and unique environments - a Huon pine thought to be thousands of years old is in the burn area.
Five maps to help you visualise Tasmania's massive wilderness fires
The bushfires on Tasmania's west coast have now burned nearly 95,000 hectares in hard-to-access terrain. Here's how that compares to the devastating fires of 2018-19 — and what comes next.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Fires are burning in Australia's largest cool-temperate rainforest.
These are delicate and unique environments - a Huon pine thought to be thousands of years old is in the burn area.
These are delicate and unique environments - a Huon pine thought to be thousands of years old is in the burn area.
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The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked.
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#MEAAmedia
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#MEAAmedia
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked.
https://buff.ly/4hCtsaM
#MEAAmedia
https://buff.ly/4hCtsaM
#MEAAmedia
My look at an interesting - and maybe prescient -- media situation down in Tas, where a string of local papers & a polling company have passed to owners that also operate a powerful lobby firm, & who have worked on campaigns for the incumbent Liberal government www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Papers, polls, PR and politics: meet the powerful lobby firm with a finger in every Tasmanian pie
Font Public Relations shares ownership with a polling company and a network of local newspapers. Some call it the saviour of independent news – but others claim it’s damaging transparency
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The Tasmanian government is contesting a Supreme Court decision that may have granted full tenancy rights to 4,300 people living as "approved occupants" in public and social housing.
Lorraine Jordan was an "approved occupant" of a social housing property in Tasmania, but when her son moved out her provider issued a trespass notice and changed the locks, locking her cat inside. Her legal win has given more rights to 4,300 people — but the government has appealed.
Tenancy rights tested as social housing provider changes locks with cat inside
Lorraine Jordan was an "approved occupant" of a social housing property in Tasmania, but when her son moved out her provider issued a trespass notice and changed the locks, locking her cat inside. Her legal win has given more rights to 4,300 people — but the government has appealed.
www.abc.net.au
February 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The Tasmanian government is contesting a Supreme Court decision that may have granted full tenancy rights to 4,300 people living as "approved occupants" in public and social housing.
"There will be people who say, 'Hey you work for a company and that company has the right to expect employees to adhere to what’s good for the company'. That’s true except we’re talking about news organizations that have public obligations and who are obliged to nurture a free press in a democracy."
Why I'm quitting the Washington Post
Democracy can't function without a free press
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January 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"There will be people who say, 'Hey you work for a company and that company has the right to expect employees to adhere to what’s good for the company'. That’s true except we’re talking about news organizations that have public obligations and who are obliged to nurture a free press in a democracy."
Tasmania indefinitely paused the rollout of their promised mandatory cashless pokies card system last month, citing a report by the body in charge of implementing the system that highlighted cost increases.
They've released that report, and redacted the cost increases.
They've released that report, and redacted the cost increases.
Report used to justify dropping nation-leading pokies reforms redacts key figure
The Tasmanian government shelved its nation-leading pokies reforms due to "significant cost increases and implementation delays". A redacted report used to justify that decision omits what those costs...
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Tasmania indefinitely paused the rollout of their promised mandatory cashless pokies card system last month, citing a report by the body in charge of implementing the system that highlighted cost increases.
They've released that report, and redacted the cost increases.
They've released that report, and redacted the cost increases.
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Jess Teesdale, a teacher who has worked at schools in Launceston and in the NT, has been announced as Labor's federal candidate for Bass. Low profile candidate; I know basically nothing here apart from what is being released today. #politas
December 15, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Jess Teesdale, a teacher who has worked at schools in Launceston and in the NT, has been announced as Labor's federal candidate for Bass. Low profile candidate; I know basically nothing here apart from what is being released today. #politas
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A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.
Australia leads the world in arresting climate and environment protesters
A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2024 at 11:11 PM
A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.
Spirit of Tas IV arrived in Scotland overnight and made it on to local news.
Reporter: "Couldn't we borrow this one? Well, it seems like a good idea, but we're told its way too big..."
#politas #auspol
Reporter: "Couldn't we borrow this one? Well, it seems like a good idea, but we're told its way too big..."
#politas #auspol
'Too big' Australian ferry berthed in Scotland
YouTube video by STV News
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December 3, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Our statement on the social media ban and what it means for 6 News.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Our statement on the social media ban and what it means for 6 News.
You can become a supporter of 6 News for just $4/month: patreon.com/6newsau
You can become a supporter of 6 News for just $4/month: patreon.com/6newsau
"... if millions of taxpayers' dollars, wrecked lives and "harrowing" stories of abuse aren't enough to speed up the pace of closure, then what is?"
Lucy MacDonald on Ashley Youth Detention Centre's continued operation post-$75 million class action settlement.
#politas #auspol
Lucy MacDonald on Ashley Youth Detention Centre's continued operation post-$75 million class action settlement.
#politas #auspol
Tasmania will pay $75m to kids whose lives were ruined at a prison which is still open, despite years of promises to shut it
If millions of taxpayers' dollars, wrecked lives and "harrowing" stories of abuse aren't enough to speed up the closure of Tasmania's notorious Ashley youth prison, then what is?
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
Supreme Court of Tasmania to rule on $75 million settlement for former detainees of the Ashley Youth Detention Centre - the state's first class action.
An in-principle agreement was reached in June.
by Loretta Lohberger
#politas #auspol
An in-principle agreement was reached in June.
by Loretta Lohberger
#politas #auspol
'Allegations of terrible abuse': Tasmania's first class action returns to court for settlement hearing
Former Ashley Youth Detention Centre detainees alleged they had suffered, witnessed, or were threatened with sexual abuse, serious physical abuse and false imprisonment while at the centre.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2024 at 1:09 AM
The Tasmanian government has since confirmed "guidelines to support development of the management plan" will come out before end of the year and has put $250k towards development.
Business, Industry and Resources MP Eric Abetz has emphasised there will be no trawlers. #politas #auspol
Business, Industry and Resources MP Eric Abetz has emphasised there will be no trawlers. #politas #auspol
'Exceeded our predictions': Potentially one of the largest fisheries in Australia is sitting offshore, untapped
A study last year identified a sardine population stretching from NSW's south coast to Tasmania could rival the biggest fishery in Australia — and there's a push to make use of it.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2024 at 12:14 AM
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700+ journalists at Britain’s only liberal newspaper(s) believe that something has gone so profoundly wrong in their own organisation that 93% of them have voted to go on strike
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Guardian strike: Staff agree 48-hour walkout over Observer sale to Tortoise
Guardian strike vote: Staff agree 48-hour walkout in protest at proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media
pressgazette.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 11:15 PM
700+ journalists at Britain’s only liberal newspaper(s) believe that something has gone so profoundly wrong in their own organisation that 93% of them have voted to go on strike
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Investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser will be replacing Paul Barry as the host of Media Watch as part of an ABC staff shake-up in 2025.
Linton Besser to replace Paul Barry as Media Watch host in 2025
Investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser will be replacing Paul Barry as the host of Media Watch as part of an ABC staff shake-up in 2025.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser will be replacing Paul Barry as the host of Media Watch as part of an ABC staff shake-up in 2025.
Tasmania was set to be the first state or territory in Australia to implement mandatory pre-commitment cards for poker machines.
Government says it has now "deferred progress" on the plan.
Government says it has now "deferred progress" on the plan.
'The pokies lobby wins again': Tasmania puts off mandatory pre-commitment card
Plans for a mandatory card for pokies players limiting how much money they could lose has been shelved in Tasmania, with critics claiming it is a win for the gaming industry.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Tasmania was set to be the first state or territory in Australia to implement mandatory pre-commitment cards for poker machines.
Government says it has now "deferred progress" on the plan.
Government says it has now "deferred progress" on the plan.