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The truth about Tasmania Tomorrow
Kristal
27.02.10 6:45 pm
… that is not what it is really about. It is about the careers of politicians and bureaucrats. It is mostly about winning or losing an election and not losing face.
Politics | State | EducationGive us a break Bartlett; you are a fool as are your fossil cohorts
John Hawkins, Chudleigh
27.02.10 4:57 pm
In case Bartlett has not noticed, MIS Ponsi scams are dead in the now Toxic water. Of their promoters Gunns are virtually bankrupt, FEA about to go under, Great Southern, bust, Timbercorp, bust to name but a few. Woodchips are unsaleable at virtully any price. His own GBE company, Forestry Tasmania pays no dividend and is basically bankrupt, being unable to fund its workers’ pensions and yet he wants more of the same outdated logging of native forest funded by yet more vast subsidies.
Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | EnvironmentThe Old Bear
27.02.10 4:52 pm
Just to round things off: back in 2008 young Will showed enthusiasm for the idea of a state lottery to fund the saving of our endangered built heritage. The idea withered on the vine. Perhaps he might care to try for a new planting. The Greens, no doubt, would be supportive. After all, they introduced the idea in the first place.
Politics | State | HistoryPump, Spray, Pulp - Heritage Fund turns to Slush.
Tonguengroove
27.02.10 4:50 pm
Allowing precious funds to be siphoned off in dubious circumstances, possibly (but hopefully not) to enhance local electioneering, is reprehensible; a pitiful and rotten way to act.
Politics | State | Environment | HistoryMichael Stedman, Mercury
27.02.10 4:36 pm
The Mercury has learned the Legal Profession Board has decided to investigate allegations made by former police commissioner Richard McCreadie. The board has appointed retired Hobart barrister Kaz Pitt QC to investigate the complaints, which were publicly foreshadowed by Mr McCreadie last year.
Politics | State | LegalSimon de Little, YouTube
27.02.10 2:35 pm
Watch HERE
Earlier: Abetz and Hodgman (2), with link to the original, Abetz and Hodgman at the Beach
What DPIWE says about Scammell-Bleaney
Peter
27.02.10 11:52 am
Download:
Review_of_Scammell_Report_020804.pdf
There’s another attack on Scammell-Bleaney, ironically called ‘Setting the record straight’ on P18 of DPIPWE’s Fishing Today, Download HERE:
FT-p18.pdf
And ...
Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | Environment | HealthSimply gorgeous ... and ... Sue Neales ...
Hag
27.02.10 9:54 am
Polly’s toon and ...
Politics | State | Cartoons | SatireHag
27.02.10 7:49 am
But wait there was more ... “The premier who won in March 2006, Paul Lanolin, is long gone.” Good god, Paul Lanolin, the Premier who rubbed his constituents up the wrong way; and no relation of Paul Lennon, the Premier who simply shafted his constituents.
Regulars | The Hag | Politics | State | Media | SatireBartlett’s forest strategy is already on shaky ground
Insider Trading
27.02.10 6:32 am
FEA has released another announcement to ASX stating that its bankers have not accepted its restructuring proposals: HERE
It is in breach of two of its covenants ( for a concise explanation of banking covenants …
Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | EnvironmentJohn Lawrence
27.02.10 6:01 am
The instos must be starting to grow weary at putting their hands into their pockets. They’ve put in $480 million over the last 18 months. How much more?
Writers | John Lawrence | Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | EnvironmentElizabeth Perey
27.02.10 4:14 am
Peter Boyer http://climatetasmania.com.au/ . Speech at this forum: HERE
27.02.10 4:14 am
A major public forum, Vote For The Climate, will be held at the Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus, on Thursday 11†March at 6.30pm. All major parties have been invited to come and defend their climate credentials.
Politics | Local | National | State | Economy | Environment“Respectful” Disrespect at the Winter Olympics and throughout Australia
Tim Dobson
27.02.10 2:22 am
Shabalin has said that the performance was done to “honour” Aboriginal culture. However, Shabalin and Dominia and their team have been disingenuous about the performance from the start. They have claimed at different times the performance was an Australian Aboriginal dance and at other times a “non-descript” aboriginal dance. They also wanted to “honour” a culture but it seems as if they have never spoken to an Aboriginal in Australia about the performance, with their research being done on the internet. The pair’s coach gave a clue to their mindset when she declared that the dance has given them “free publicity.”
History | Society | SportBartlett closes door on new ideas
Peter Skillern, Our Common Ground
26.02.10 2:34 pm
This morning the Premier, David Bartlett unveiled a $6.5 million package at a timber yard in Hobart’s northern suburbs: HERE, ABC Online (Statement is also below).
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein “It’s more of the same old thinking from the same people. And this at a time when contractors, country saw-millers and forest workers are all struggling.”
ABC's Simon Fraser on the first two weeks of the poll campaign
26.02.10 2:31 pm
For the media pack, following every move and trying to piece together what each means for voters, it’s been hard going. In between interviews and photo opportunities, there’s been a general consensus that the campaign to date has been boring. It’s hard to say whether voters are more or less interested in this election campaign than any other. But at times even the three party leaders haven’t seemed that interested in what they’re saying. Read more HERE
Politics | StateFEA suspended ... Gunns share plummet
Insider Trading
26.02.10 9:18 am
The next instalment in the saga. Yesterday FEA called a time out, HERE: FEA’s trading halt. Today they’ve announced they will sit on the bench for a while …
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Dr Scammell: Eight independent scientific organisations
Dr Marcus Scammell
26.02.10 9:10 am
We have had tests done by eight independent scientific organisations. Six in the original study and two to verify. Each one of those organisations has an obligation to itself and to its clients to uphold its scientific integrity. They must be able to stand by their results and defend them. They are also under no obligation to accept a client that might put their integrity at risk.
Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | Environment | HealthThe truth about forestry jobs ...
John Hawkins, Chudleigh
26.02.10 8:59 am
Amos is another ex pollie Government hack on a large retainer pushing the forestry line.
Politics | Local | National | State | Forestry | Gunns | Economy | Environment
Clarification needed over GM Eucalypt
Dr Phill Pullinger Director Environment Tasmania The Conservation Council
26.02.10 8:30 am
The article states, in part; “The last two decades saw North Broken Hill (NBH, now North Ltd) acquire APPM and AFH, with the establishment of a research centre and forest nursery expansion at Ridgley. The projects complemented each other with AFH becoming the world leaders in genetically modifying E.Nitens to improve cold tolerance and pulp fibre yield”
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