Senior Carers Gain Support |
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A new support program for Grandparents who've been given the responsibility of caring for grandchildren is set to provide financial help and access to services. The Tasmanian Government has teamed up with UnitingCare to re-launch the initiative after Federal funding was axed in 2010. UnitingCare CEO Lindy O'Neill says there are many reasons why... |
Convicted Rapist Remanded |
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A north west man who repeatedly raped his stepdaughter remains behind bars. The 36 year old who can't be named for legal reasons was due for sentencing in the Burnie Supreme Court today, after he was found guilty of having a sexual relationship with the 14 year old girl between February and April last year. He's also been convicted of producing... |
George Town Jobs Under Threat |
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Northern Tasmanian jobs are under a cloud with news minerals giant BHP Billiton is suspending production at its George Town processing plant. The TEMCO facility produces more than 300 thousand tonnes of manganese alloys each year - but will stop work early next month, meaning some contractors will lose work but permanent staff are safe for now. T... |
Economic Windfall from Same-Sex Marriage |
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There are claims Tasmania could reap millions of dollars in economic benefits if it introduces same-sex marriage laws. American academic Professor Lee Badgett is in Hobart with her study into into the economic impact of same-sex marriage. Gay rights advocates are hoping Tasmania will "go it alone" if the Federal Government doesn't act to... |
Leadership Spill for Federal Labor |
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard will call a ballot for the Labor Party leadership at 10am on Monday after Kevin Rudd's resignation as Foreign Minister. Ms Gillard says she anticipates Mr Rudd would also be a candidate in the leadership ballot. She's called on him to take the an undertaking if he doesn't succeed he'll go to the backbench and... |
