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5 days ago |
abc.net.au | Clancy Balen
Samples of wild fish caught near a Huon Aquaculture lease in February were found to have antibiotic residue levels up to a dozen times higher than the threshold for commercially sold salmon, according to an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) report. The interim report monitoring Huon's antibiotic use was completed by environmental consultants Aquenal.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Clancy Balen
The $786 million, four-lane Bridgewater Bridge has been opened to the public after more than two-and-a-half years of construction, with thousands of people registering to cross it on foot for the first time. It has been spruiked by the state government as the largest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania, and replaces a steel lift bridge built more than 70 years ago.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Clancy Balen
A range of views have been shared at a public forum held at ABC Hobart, as calls for the government to renegotiate the state's AFL licence continue from those opposed to the stadium. Concerns over cost and location, as well as the economic benefits of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium were aired during the live debate. Tasmanian minister Eric Abetz reaffirmed the government's commitment to the AFL's terms, but said "you never say never" to the possibility it could be renegotiated.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Clancy Balen
George Town residents have expressed concern for the future of the region following the announcement that the nearby Liberty Bell Bay smelter would "enter a period of limited operations". The smelter, owned by GFG Alliance, employs about 250 full-time workers, and says it made the decision because of global ore supply issues. Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres says he will establish a "rapid assessment team" to analyse the facility's commercial position.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Clancy Balen
Tasmania's social housing wait list is longer than ever, with some applicants waiting a year and a half for a home. The Tasmanian Council of Social Service has launched a new online dashboard to track the wait times, and present the progress being made to address it. The government says it's going "full steam ahead" on delivering on its commitment to build 10,000 homes. When Rhyan Davey's 10-year relationship ended at the beginning of the pandemic, he had no stable accommodation to fall back on.
Journalists covering the same region
Meg Powell
Journalist at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Meg Powell primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, focusing on areas around Launceston and Hobart.
Damian McIntyre
Reporter at ABC News (Australia)
Damian McIntyre primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, including areas around Launceston and Hobart.
Fiona Breen
Landline Tasmania Reporter at ABC News (Australia)
Fiona Breen primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, particularly around Launceston and surrounding areas.
Lucy Bain
Breakfast Producer at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Lucy Bain primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, particularly around Launceston and surrounding areas.
Lucie Cutting
Radio Producer and Presenter at ABC Hobart
Lucie Cutting primarily covers news in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and surrounding areas.
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