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Tasmanian Labor takes back control of its affairs ahead of predicted early poll

The Tasmanian ALP branch was placed under national control in mid-2022, following a year of internal division and a state election campaign marred by infighting.
Blonde woman wearing a bright red coat

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Adam Langenberg

'Here we are': science teacher finds passion for pig farming

After decades of teaching high school science, Mr Cox decided to drop a couple of days at his local school and instead turn his hand to free-range pig farming.
Pigs feast on grain in troughs on the muddy ground whilst a smiling, bearded man squats behind them.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Pig Productionby Meg Powell

No election called for Tasmania — with Liberal premier to consider demands of independents

The two Tasmanian Liberals turned independents say they want to "resolve this crisis" and with the Premier saying he'll consider their demands it seems the last Liberal government in Australia won't face an election — not in the next few days anyway.
John Tucker and Lara Alexander speak to media.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Clancy Balen

From Tackers to the America's Cup: 75 years of SBSC

Sandy Bay Sailing Club has been getting Tasmanians out on the water since just after the Second World War. Commodore Jory Linscott speaks as highly of the children's program as he does of the international race victories in the club's history. 
boats with indentical white sails are lined up on a beach in front of a mid-century club house in the background
Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Sailingwith Helen Shield

Metre long kingfish? Crawf tells you where to find them

Nick Crawford shares all the fishing tips for Tasmania this weekend.
ABC Statewide Mornings presenter Leon Compton sitting in a boat on the water holding a kingfish
Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Recreational Fishingwith Leon Compton

ANMF is threatening industrial action in seven days over ambulance policy

The state government is proposing a new "offload" policy to address ambulance ramping at Tasmania's hospitals, which says patients have to be transferred from the ambulance to the emergency department within 60 minutes.
A line of ambulances at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: State and Territory Governmentwith Leon Compton

'So many hugs, so many tears': Vietnamese restaurant-owning family allowed to remain in Australia

In a rare case, the federal government intervenes to end the visa turmoil of people who own a Vietnamese restaurant in Tasmania, with the family planning to celebrate by doing what "brings us joy" — cook and serve food.
A Vietnamese family of four stand in a commercial kitchen with big smiles on their faces.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Immigrationby Madeleine Rojahn

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff speaks to Stateline

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff defends the government's healthcare legacy, the focus on a Macquarie Point stadium and discusses the possibility of an early election. 
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Mortgage holders are being hit with rate rises to bring down inflation. Could there be another way?

Mortgage holder Daniel Wigg has wondered why people like him bear the brunt for taming inflation and if there are any alternatives that are more equitable.
Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian of the Year nominee divested abattoir shares to husband after 'animal welfare issues'

An Australian of the Year finalist divested shares in an abattoir owned by herself and her husband in the wake of "animal welfare issues".
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hidden camera footage from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir

Footage captured by the Farm Transparency Project from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir in north-west Tasmania.
Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 
A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.
Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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