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Craig Thomson

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Tasmania cracks down on dodgy builders: A strong move against Phoenixing

Tasmania cracks down on dodgy builders: A strong move against Phoenixing
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Craig Thomson

Australia's long-awaited interest rate cut is better than it seems

Australia's long-awaited interest rate cut is better than it seems
23.02.2025 10

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A peek behind the curtain, an insight into why some decisions are made

A peek behind the curtain, an insight into why some decisions are made
16.02.2025 8

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Google Maps and satnav Vs the old street directory

09.02.2025 10

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Launceston Heroes: The power of good deeds, kindness and quick thinking

02.02.2025 10

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Bishop calls for mercy and compassion in leadership

26.01.2025 10

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It is time to take the politics out of Australia's health policy settings

19.01.2025 10

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What Trump Presidency 2.0 could mean for Australia

12.01.2025 20

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Split-second life-or-death decisions and the debate on police tasers in Tasmania

I was in Sydney this week when the headlines from The Examiner flashed on my phone about police shooting an armed man in Launceston. Login or...

07.12.2024 3

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Don't drive tired this summer and avoid tragedies on busy Tasmanian roads

It is nearly 2025 and you may have already taken to the roads for your summer holiday. Login or signup to continue reading Police want those...

01.12.2024 2

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Josh Willie: Navigating Tasmania's fragmented parliament and a possible early election

Josh Willie was born in Launceston and moved to Hobart to study and eventually start a family. He likes Boags and Cascade. He also thinks the...

30.11.2024 50

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Tasmania's hospital crisis: What will it take for state government action?

A recent parliamentary inquiry into ambulance ramping in Tasmania has revealed the dire state of our hospitals. Login or signup to continue reading...

23.11.2024 1

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Anger is a motivating factor in how people will vote in federal election

The Australian political landscape is experiencing a significant realignment. Voters are shifting from class-based voting to voting by social...

16.11.2024 2

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Trump's victory and the lessons for the federal Australian Labor Party

Donald Trump has won the popular vote and the Electoral College. Therefore, you'd have to accept the majority of Americans want Trump as President....

09.11.2024 3

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Melbourne Cup conflicted emotions: Balancing traditions and animal well-being

Melbourne Cup. I must admit to being hugely conflicted by it. Login or signup to continue reading I love how the race brings people together in a...

05.11.2024 3

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The real cost of a cup of coffee and why card surcharges are crippling small cafes

Do you find it maddening when you buy a cup of coffee, tap your card to pay and then see a surcharge appear on the EFTPOS machine's screen? I do....

02.11.2024 2

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Should we care about Australian politicians' wealth and lavish lifestyles

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese purchased a $4 million home with his fiancée, deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley recently bought a Cessna plane...

26.10.2024 3

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Tasmanian Labor should be bold or it will be in opposition forever

As Tasmania's political landscape becomes more volatile, the state Labor Party faces a dilemma: Should it play it safe, oppose everything the...

19.10.2024 2

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Rock Lobster back on the Chinese menu is a win for Tasmanian cray fishers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor government has worked hard to restore Australia's trade relations with China. Even the most strident critic...

13.10.2024 2

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The backyard dream is gone, can apartments win over our love of houses?

Australians have long preferred houses to apartments, to live in and to own as investments. Login or signup to continue reading In March 2024, Core...

08.10.2024 7

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Back in black: Are federal government budget surpluses a good thing?

The myth that federal budgets mimic household budgets must be broken. The claim that massive surpluses are good for our nation also needs some...

05.10.2024 1

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An increase in assault incidents at schools shows system needs fixing

Our report on the handling of bullying incidents by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) has highlighted the...

22.09.2024 10

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Macquarie Point stadium will be built, no matter how loud the protests

Tasmania's most controversial infrastructure project since the Gunns Pulp Mill reached a significant milestone on Wednesday. Login or signup to...

19.09.2024 2

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State Emergency Service once again shows how valuable it is to our community

The wild weather Tasmania has experienced over the past few days has once again shown the value of the State Emergency Service. Login or signup to...

02.09.2024 8

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Apartments above car parks is an innovative solution to housing crisis

Like the rest of Australia, Launceston is at a critical point in its battle to address its housing crisis. Login or signup to continue reading...

01.09.2024 3

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A fight for better wages should not unfairly punish or endanger the public

When power workers strike for better pay, it is usually the final attempt to get attention for their cause. Striking is not traditionally done on a...

25.08.2024 3

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Coalition stoking fear and loathing with 'national security' concerns

Peter Dutton's call to ban all Gaza refugees from coming to Australia is nothing more than a cynical political manoeuvre, with his Coalition party...

24.08.2024 3

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Wages are up under Labor, so why are things so unaffordable?

The federal Labor government tells us wages are up; people are earning more since it came to power. Login or signup to continue reading I spoke...

18.08.2024 2

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A $155 a week pay rise for childcare workers is a good investment

The Albanese government's $3.6 billion wage boost for childcare workers is a positive policy that should benefit both workers and parents. Login or...

11.08.2024 2

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