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Key Facts: Southeast Tasmania faces exhaustion of locally available coarse sharp sand supplies, according to new Mineral Resources Tasmania report Concrete producers will need to source sand from north and northeast Tasmania, with transport distances increasing from 35km to over 300km The situation will lead to increased construction costs, strained supply chains, and impact affordability … Continued
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Shelter Tasmania will address the media following the release of the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index today. WHO: Dr Lauren McGrow, Acting CEO, Shelter Tasmania WHEN: 1.30pm Monday 24 November 2025 WHERE: Trafalgar Building, Suite 33, Level 3/110-114 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000 MEDIA CONTACT: Eliot Barham … Continued
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Renting in Greater Hobart is unaffordable even for average income earners, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found the city’s affordability has declined by 1% in the past year, with the lack of rental housing and low share … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Embargoed until 11:59PM – Tuesday 18 November ‘Ever had a tattoo back in the day?’ New campaign urges Australians to ‘get tested and get cured’ for hepatitis C Media release: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Ever had a tattoo back in the day? Or had a medical or cosmetic procedure, or body piercing overseas? … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT WHAT Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White will launch Hepatitis Australia’s new national campaign – Appointment, Blood Test, Cure – ‘ABC for the New You’ to encourage Australians to get tested and get cured of hepatitis C. WHO Andrea Pizzie, Hepatitis Australia The Hon Rebecca White, Assistant Minister for Health … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) welcomes the appointment of Tasmanian Branch Secretary Mark Dunsby, effective from Sunday, 9 November 2025, following the resignation of its outgoing Secretary, Byron Cubit. Mark brings more than 14 years of experience to the position, having served as a Springfield bus driver, delegate, and former Branch President. After … Continued
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Key Facts: Tasmania’s 2025-26 Budget allocates $3.4 billion for infrastructure, including $1.6 billion for roads and bridges, $696 million for hospitals and £300 million for education facilities The Budget commits to delivering 10,000 new homes by 2032, requiring sustainable construction materials supply CCAA calls for a Heavy Construction Materials Plan to protect resources, improve approvals … Continued
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The Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Industry deserves an explanation from the Premier over his rushed attempt to legislate changes affecting an industry that supports Tasmanian families and communities. Breeders, trainers, track staff, volunteers, small businesses and regional communities remember clearly that just two days before the election, the Premier committed to supporting the industry. Three weeks … Continued
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The Australian Services Union VIC/TAS Branch says the pay offer put to workers by Derwent Valley Council stinks and shows a complete disregard for the vital work local government employees do. From Thursday 28 August, ASU members will commence protected industrial action that will disrupt childcare, street cleaning, fire prevention works, and other key community … Continued
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The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to launch an independent review of Tasmania’s salmon industry and pause its expansion, calling it a disgraceful betrayal of thousands of blue-collar workers to appease the Greens and environmental extremists. AWU Tasmania Secretary Ian Wakefield said the Premier had let down every salmon worker, their families, … Continued
