Jano Gibson

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Mandatory pre-commitment cards for poker machine players won't be introduced in Tasmania unless other states and territories agree to a national approach on the issue, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says. The Liberal government first announced plans for the "nation-leading" harm-minimisation measure in 2022. The cashless cards would have capped losses at $100 per day or $5,000 per year. The scheme was originally expected to be implemented by the end of 2024.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Australian scientists are warning of a "crisis" in Antarctic research due to the impact of an impending funding cliff. Much of Australia's Antarctic research is overseen by three university-led programs, all of which have funding that is due to expire on a set date over the coming years. The Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) is facing the most imminent threat, with its funding due to run out within 12 months, despite a request for a two-year extension.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

An independent review into last year's tragic Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which resulted in the deaths of two sailors, says helmets should remain optional for participants. A total of 104 boats set off from Sydney Harbour on December 26 ahead of a challenging weather forecast, including a gale warning, in the 79th edition of the 628 nautical mile race. By the end of the first night, two men — 55-year-old Roy Quaden and 65-year-old Nick Smith — had died in separate incidents on board their yachts.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Premier Jeremy Rockliff spent at least one more night in Tasmania's top job, after a majority of MPs voted to continue debating a no-confidence motion in his leadership on Thursday. The no-confidence motion, moved by Opposition leader Dean Winter, has the support of eight crossbench MPs, meaning it is set to pass.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson |Ashleigh Barraclough

The Tasmanian government has announced funding to establish truth and healing commissioners. However, it says it will no longer progress a treaty with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. The funding announcement has been welcomed by some Aboriginal organisations, but the decision to abandon the treaty process has disappointed others. The Tasmanian government will no longer pursue a treaty with Tasmanian Aboriginal people, instead funding the establishment of truth-telling and healing commissioners.