Three weeks' pay guaranteed for Liberty Bell Bay smelter workers A short-term rescue package announced by the Tasmanian and federal governments will guarantee the wages of workers at the troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter.

Three weeks only! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Episode 10: Peter George YouTube video by Poll Position

Great episode with independent MP Peter George and a nice shout-out for my Dad too! youtu.be/VQpcdd6k5nY?...

Leave without pay, or lose your job — decision day for smelter workers With Australian and international bidders apparently eyeing off the troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter, the workers and their families just want to know they'll have a job at the end of it all.

Tough call for workers given so much uncertainty but the administrator tells ABC they are confident of a sale and their "main objective" is to keep the workforce intact www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Vandalism! Signed

Tasmanian Labor hosts its first state conference in seven years Rank and file members, unionists, party elders, and MPs gathered for Tasmanian Labor's first state conference in seven years, as the party looks to plot its way out of the political wilderness.

Watt no PM? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Liberty Bell Bay workers told to take leave without pay or be sacked About 175 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter, Liberty Bell Bay, have been told they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.

EXCLUSIVE: 175 workers facing redundancy at Liberty Bell Bay: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

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There's 'a shock coming' for Tasmanian Labor, party elders warn Ahead of a state conference, a former Tasmanian Labor premier and treasurer lash the party's performance, telling the ABC the opposition's policies are indistinguishable from the Liberals — and there'...

Leader Josh Willie has an uphill battle - the toughest job in politics in Labor's toughest state! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

It's out! Months of work on this story: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Lennon government records ... bring it on! www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...

Hobart Clinic chief quits amid reported clash with board The Hobart Clinic's chief executive has resigned as the state government commissions a review of the mental health hospital's corporate governance.

More to this story ... www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

‘We’re going to make a tonne of money’: US Senator Graham on US war on Iran The veteran GOP senator appears to suggest that the war on Iran was launched to gain control over its oil supplies.

‘We’re going to make a tonne of money’: US Senator Graham on US war on Iran | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...

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Minerals Council backed Jacqui Lambie Network & One Nation. A mining industry lobby group supported the 2025 federal election campaigns of the Jacqui Lambie Network and One Nation, according to AEC data.

Expanding support: Minerals Council declares donations to Jacqui Lambie Network and One Nation at 2025 federal election tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/expandi...

Tasmania's largest farm could be sold to UK forestry investors The 22,000-hectare Rushy Lagoon property has long been used for dairy and beef production, but its potential sale to the UK's largest forestry asset manager has raised concerns about agricultural land...

MIS all over again? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits | Adam Morton The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol

Perverse incentive! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

To read the documents for yourself go to RTI-011 here: epa.tas.gov.au/about-the-ep...

Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback Three years ago, Tasmania's environment watchdog proposed to tighten lead emission limits from Hobart's zinc smelter to bring the state into line with national standards — but after pushback from the ...

It's not often the public gets to see these direct exchanges between regulator and the regulated #politas www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

'Unacceptably high': Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart High levels of lead contamination have been found in dust samples taken from suburban locations close to Nyrstar's Hobart zinc smelter, documents obtained by the ABC show.

Our RTI shows more Eastern Shore suburbs downwind of the Hobart zinc works have higher levels of lead in dust contamination than the EPA had suggested, including Lindisfarne, Rosny and Bellerive ... more to come on this one: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

How many nameless trafficked children… how many… how many | First Dog on the Moon Can I somehow unknow this? Is that OK? Please

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Brilliant read on the Spirits omnishambles by @nickfeik.bsky.social themonthly-admin/february-202...

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Liquidator appointed to wind up Hellyer Metals Hellyer Metals, which until recently operated Tasmania's Hellyer gold mine, has gone into liquidation. But the company says the mine is unaffected because it is now operated by a different company.

There's a lot more to this story - watch this space! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

ABC radio host Sabra Lane farewells AM after nine years Sabra Lane is farewelling the ABC's AM after nine years of hosting the current affairs radio program.

A legend! Can't wait to see what Sabra does next!
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Keen! Mona’s new wing finally opens after four-year construction period | The Mercury share.google/26v10gBCRzM4...

A rare win: Investigative journalism and its consolations There’s a meta version of 'stories of powerlessness that are apparently too difficult or niche for a national audience'. It’s called Tasmania.

A rare win: Investigative journalism and its consolations www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/17/i...

Daily Telegraph unveils Sydney’s Power 100 list. You won’t believe who’s on it | Weekly Beast Sky News host Sharri Markson among the News Corp luminaries to make the grade. Plus: ABC boss faces hostile Coalition duo in Senate

So proud of my Dad! Will post more soon ... www.theguardian.com/media/commen...

What would England know?

Appalling

Mona has lost $408m but David Walsh is 'completely happy' Hobart's landmark Museum of Old and New Art has racked up a staggering amount in losses since it opened in 2011, but founder David Walsh is still building.

David Walsh speaks his mind about Mona's finances and his great white hope! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...