Tasmaniangirl
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Tasmanian. Interested in current events, local, national and international.
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Based on the reactions of a lot of people, during Covid restrictions, they'd rather risk illness and death than miss out on a latte. It's only a matter of time before another pandemic comes a calling. I think, when that happens, governments won't be as strict on mitigations due to likely backlash.
Deadlier than COVID-19, some fear bird flu could become the next global threat
Epidemiologists are keeping a close eye on the H5 bird flu strains that are present in parts of the world.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Based on the reactions of a lot of people, during Covid restrictions, they'd rather risk illness and death than miss out on a latte. It's only a matter of time before another pandemic comes a calling. I think, when that happens, governments won't be as strict on mitigations due to likely backlash.
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The Tasmanian Government has known for years that they needed to replace the breast screening bus but procrastinated. Preoccupied with a stupid bloody stadium. A permanent clinic will be better in Huonville rather than Kingston. If the permanent clinics ever happen. All $ needed for the stadium now.
Aging breast screening bus only retired after staff get electric shocks
Tasmania's health department was aware a 32-year-old breast cancer screening bus was unsafe for years, but continued operating it up until two staff suffered electric shocks.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Tasmanian Government has known for years that they needed to replace the breast screening bus but procrastinated. Preoccupied with a stupid bloody stadium. A permanent clinic will be better in Huonville rather than Kingston. If the permanent clinics ever happen. All $ needed for the stadium now.
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Timely. Given the Tasmanian context. Improving the educational attainment of all Tasmanians will have the greatest economic and equity outcome than any other investment over the long term. Ever. #politas
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If NAPLAN was football, we’d cheer the goals
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December 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Timely. Given the Tasmanian context. Improving the educational attainment of all Tasmanians will have the greatest economic and equity outcome than any other investment over the long term. Ever. #politas
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Certainly won't be built in three years. Five years seems more likely. Possibly longer. If you are looking at purchasing your first home, under $750k, do it soon. The stamp duty waiver expires 30 June 2026. I doubt it will be extended. #politas
'Fair assumption': Devils boss warns debut in new stadium could suffer delay
The Tasmania Devils CEO says the club will likely play in the AFL from existing venues for a year longer than expected, while awaiting construction of the Macquarie Point stadium.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Certainly won't be built in three years. Five years seems more likely. Possibly longer. If you are looking at purchasing your first home, under $750k, do it soon. The stamp duty waiver expires 30 June 2026. I doubt it will be extended. #politas
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Hobart's Southern Outlet backed up to Kingston due to one lane closure for roadworks. Wait until that stadium is in place. One accident or breakdown and it will be gridlock. #politas
December 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Hobart's Southern Outlet backed up to Kingston due to one lane closure for roadworks. Wait until that stadium is in place. One accident or breakdown and it will be gridlock. #politas
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Building a brand new hospital would have been a far better use of the funding that is going into the stadium. Instead, Tasmania refurbishes the existing hospital which limits what can be done. #politas
Why it's time to stop rebuilding the Royal Hobart Hospital
The Tasmanian government's recent decision to restrain the expansion of the Royal Hobart Hospital's (RHH) emergency department is yet another reminder of the ongoing challenges of redeveloping an old ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Building a brand new hospital would have been a far better use of the funding that is going into the stadium. Instead, Tasmania refurbishes the existing hospital which limits what can be done. #politas
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It's why politicians like to keep the illiteracy rate of Tasmanians at 50%. No critical thinking, no deep understanding of issues.
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It's why politicians like to keep the illiteracy rate of Tasmanians at 50%. No critical thinking, no deep understanding of issues.
Would not take many incidents like this to make a Tasmanian Govt insurance business to have serious problems
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Would not take many incidents like this to make a Tasmanian Govt insurance business to have serious problems
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Today I am furious and sad for the future of our state, for the cost to our children and grandchildren, and for the poor example and incompetence of most of our politicians. If you haven't already, also read Ruth Forrest's post about her decision. #politas
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Taxpayers treated like mugs for a Big Sport stadium stitch-up — while Tasmanians don't matter at all
Tasmanian politicians are going to blow $1.1 billion on a stadium that will return less than half that in benefits, in a state with urgent health and education needs. It's testament to the malignant p...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Today I am furious and sad for the future of our state, for the cost to our children and grandchildren, and for the poor example and incompetence of most of our politicians. If you haven't already, also read Ruth Forrest's post about her decision. #politas
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/t...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/t...
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Sports funding is one of the most malignant cancers in Australian public life — as Tasmanians are about to discover, writes Bernard Keane.
Taxpayers treated like mugs for a Big Sport stadium stitch-up — while Tasmanians don't matter at all
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December 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Sports funding is one of the most malignant cancers in Australian public life — as Tasmanians are about to discover, writes Bernard Keane.
Crikey lets the nation know what’s really going on in Tasmania @ruthforrestmlc.bsky.social @indy4franklin.bsky.social @kristiejohnstonmp.bsky.social @cassyoconnor.bsky.social
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Taxpayers treated like mugs for a Big Sport stadium stitch-up — while Tasmanians don't matter at all
Tasmanian politicians are going to blow $1.1 billion on a stadium that will return less than half that in benefits, in a state with urgent health and education needs. It's testament to the malignant p...
www.crikey.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Crikey lets the nation know what’s really going on in Tasmania @ruthforrestmlc.bsky.social @indy4franklin.bsky.social @kristiejohnstonmp.bsky.social @cassyoconnor.bsky.social
@slowguns.bsky.social
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Those brave MLCs/MHAs who spoke against the stadium and based their decisions on evidence and expert advice, along with input from their constituents will go down in history as heroes. Those who supported it will live to regret it and will be remembered for sending Tasmania bankrupt.
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Those brave MLCs/MHAs who spoke against the stadium and based their decisions on evidence and expert advice, along with input from their constituents will go down in history as heroes. Those who supported it will live to regret it and will be remembered for sending Tasmania bankrupt.
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Utterly ludicrous. The govt has now promised to cap its stadium spend at $875m, which is half a billion more than the cap it promised at the election. Watch it blow out every few months from now on…
And where are they going to reduce their other borrowings from? TT-Line??
And where are they going to reduce their other borrowings from? TT-Line??
Tasmania's premier and treasurer agree to reduce borrowings for government businesses in an effort to accommodate more debt for the Hobart AFL stadium.
Cutbacks, revenue raising in line to help fund Hobart AFL stadium
Tasmania's premier and treasurer agree to reduce borrowings for government businesses in an effort to accommodate more debt for the Hobart AFL stadium.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Utterly ludicrous. The govt has now promised to cap its stadium spend at $875m, which is half a billion more than the cap it promised at the election. Watch it blow out every few months from now on…
And where are they going to reduce their other borrowings from? TT-Line??
And where are they going to reduce their other borrowings from? TT-Line??
In Tasmania people are homeless, they are lining up at City Mission for food packages, they are sleeping in cars. Try telling them they should be excited about a stadium or the Foo Fighters!😡
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In Tasmania people are homeless, they are lining up at City Mission for food packages, they are sleeping in cars. Try telling them they should be excited about a stadium or the Foo Fighters!😡
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The cost will inevitably breach the $875M cap, the federal government won't come to the rescue, funding won't come from anywhere else, and the Tasmanian taxpayers will be coughing up again. Ms. Thomas will come to regret her decision. #politas
Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium project set to pass Tasmanian parliament
A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after key independents declared on Wednesday they would support the contentious project.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The cost will inevitably breach the $875M cap, the federal government won't come to the rescue, funding won't come from anywhere else, and the Tasmanian taxpayers will be coughing up again. Ms. Thomas will come to regret her decision. #politas
Good to see Governments taking action based on science! Based on expertise and advice! This will protect species. @indy4franklin.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Good to see Governments taking action based on science! Based on expertise and advice! This will protect species. @indy4franklin.bsky.social
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Tasmania is going to embark on a billion dollar stadium bc someone got *dozens* of emails
this is apparently what helped bec thomas finalise her decision to support the stadium: "over the last week the yes emails started flowing in by the dozen.””
gee almost like its a concerted fucking effort from a campaign, you absolute fucking muppet
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gee almost like its a concerted fucking effort from a campaign, you absolute fucking muppet
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Hobart stadium one step closer as key independent Bec Thomas declares support
‘This has been the hardest decision of my political career’…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Tasmania is going to embark on a billion dollar stadium bc someone got *dozens* of emails
Tasmania… a state riddled with debt, where Liberal Premiers buy votes from so called independents using promises about sports. That’s when you know what’s important in life!!!
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tasmania… a state riddled with debt, where Liberal Premiers buy votes from so called independents using promises about sports. That’s when you know what’s important in life!!!
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@kevinbonham.bsky.social I’m interested in your thoughts on the Libs voting on “getting rid of Hare Clark so we don’t elect the dregs”
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
@kevinbonham.bsky.social I’m interested in your thoughts on the Libs voting on “getting rid of Hare Clark so we don’t elect the dregs”
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Oh, FFS! Tasmania Police supposedly reporting 15k attended the pro-stadium rally. Load of crap of course. Crowd looked similar to last week's. I'd say around 5k for each rally. Tas Police saying what Felix Ellis tells them. Want to make sure public service cuts don't affect them. #politas
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Oh, FFS! Tasmania Police supposedly reporting 15k attended the pro-stadium rally. Load of crap of course. Crowd looked similar to last week's. I'd say around 5k for each rally. Tas Police saying what Felix Ellis tells them. Want to make sure public service cuts don't affect them. #politas
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The people interviewed who are in favour of the stadium have a huge amount of self-interest invested. A young footballer, a publican and a coach operator. Ask one of the 3000 public servants whose job is set to be axed to help pay for it. #politas
Yes or no? Hobart sits at the crossroad of two futures
Since its inception, the stadium project has divided the Hobart community in a tug of war between development and preservation of its historic waterfront. In just days, the door will shut forever on o...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The people interviewed who are in favour of the stadium have a huge amount of self-interest invested. A young footballer, a publican and a coach operator. Ask one of the 3000 public servants whose job is set to be axed to help pay for it. #politas
Finally the Mercury reports on credit downgrades for Tasmania.
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Finally the Mercury reports on credit downgrades for Tasmania.