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YOUR SAY: Politicians promises set to unrealistic time frames

When will the voting public see through these absurd time frames that politicians use? Over the next 10 years is a favourite, but who really believes...

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YOUR SAY: Casino's online portal making it worse for problem gamblers

Words fail me! I thought there was universal support in our Parliament for harm minimisation from gambling, especially to the most vulnerable. Login...

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YOUR SAY: Puppy farms worth a mention among council issues from 2024

I REFER to the review of councils' highs and lows of the year (The Examiner, December 27, 2024). Login or signup to continue reading Two stories that...

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YOUR SAY: Tassie must do more for heritage attractions that bring in tourists

The article in The Examiner (December 30) concerning $40m funding needed for Port Arthur, goes to the underlying need for Tasmania to better invest...

04.01.2025 9

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YOUR SAY: Dining precinct a positive step for Launceston's business district

MY family and friends have been big eating-out nerds for our whole lives, so we've always really loved the streetscape dining that other regional...

03.01.2025 10

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YOUR SAY: There was more than one flag in Australia, including the Union Jack

If people, such as Larry R. Smith (The Examiner, December 23), want to challenge my correspondence, then please do so presenting facts. Login or...

02.01.2025 8

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YOUR SAY: Greens leader would make a better premier for Tasmania in 2025

JEREMY Rockliff and his ship of fools must go. Once again Rockliff shows how gutless and spineless he is as he rolls over to the gambling industry and...

01.01.2025 9

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YOUR SAY: Ending lives of monkeys sooner would save our council money

SINCE the LCC first considered euthanising the macaque population in City Park in 2000 and finding the idea not well received at the time, a euphemism...

29.12.2024 6

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YOUR SAY: History lesson on flags in Australia and the Union Jack

I FOUND it somewhat amusing that Geoff from Launceston decided it was time to give the federal opposition leader a history lesson (The Examiner,...

27.12.2024 6

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YOUR SAY: Value of fishing to Tasmanian tourism is being overlooked

HAS Tourism Tasmania or Jeremy Rockliff (Minister for Tourism) done any research into the amount of mainland anglers arriving in the North and North...

25.12.2024 9

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YOUR SAY: Spirit cruise ship solution could be an advertising opportunity

THAT'S the Spirit! Suggestion for our state government to make a profit and at the same time advertise Tassie as a great place to visit. Login or...

24.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Sad state for police resourcing and mayor's bike plan

IN RESPONSE to 'Mayor wants to put Bobbies on bikes, but councillors balk over blurred lines', The Examiner, December 19: Login or signup to continue...

23.12.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: More needs to be done to tackle climate change

I AGREE with Bruce Billson, it 'Makes sense to plan for the worst' (The Examiner, December 9), and to continue to do so. The symptoms of climate...

22.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Greyhounds treated more harshly than other sports that risk injury

AS A former greyhound trainer in the 80s and current holder of a handler's licence, I am asking for a more balanced reporting of this racing code...

21.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Push for 'one flag' shows ignorance of our country's history

SO, PETER Dutton says all Australians should unite under one national flag. Login or signup to continue reading He is either completely ignorant of...

20.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Supporting GST exemption doesn't mean support for new stadium

IN RESPONSE to David Champ's letter (Taking credit for stadium, The Examiner, December 17) - getting the GST exemption for the Mac Point funding...

19.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: New swimming pool should include facilities for everyone

SO MANY cherished memories are linked with the George Town Swimming pool. Login or signup to continue reading An institution utilised by our...

18.12.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: Glass ceiling remains in Tasmania's legal profession

IT IS hugely disappointing that a well-respected, experienced and longest-serving member of the bench, Justice Helen Wood, was shunted aside as a...

16.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Council's call for a Bell Bay business case raises some questions

THE front page of The Examiner (December 12) quotes George Town Mayor Greg Kieser calling for a clearly stated business case for port upgrades at Bell...

15.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Floating hotel, cruises, Tasman Sea loop among ideas for those ships

WELL said Peter Doddy, the Spirits should be home in Tassie (The Examiner, December 11). Login or signup to continue reading The suggestion to use...

13.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: It's obvious where new Spirit ships should be, and it's not Scotland

THE Examiner has been all over the absolute debacle of Tasmania's two new ships, but common sense where to keep them without question; they should be...

12.12.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: Comments from our councillors are tone deaf during housing crisis

I refer to comments made by Cr Harris and Cr McKenzie regarding Airbnb approval in the Sunday paper. Login or signup to continue reading Cr Harris...

11.12.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: Carols problem solved, but there are others we need to address

ISN'T it wonderful to see the zeal from a mixed bag of businesses and councillors come together on returning the Christmas Carols back into...

10.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Our home valuations are causing inappropriate rate rises

IT is about time councils stop using property valuations as a mechanism for calculating rates. Login or signup to continue reading At the stroke of a...

09.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: We're proud of Emily for raising awareness of cruel disease

I AM so very proud to be a friend of Emily Allan who, with the help of friends and family at Peacehaven, raised monies to aid research into finding a...

08.12.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: We should listen to drama teacher's concerns about losing skills

I WOULD like to commend Alarna Hingston, drama teacher at Newstead College. In her interview (The Examiner, November 20) she gave a highly articulate...

05.12.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: Councillors should receive less pay if they are doing less work

APPARENTLY the Launceston City Councillors are taking the same path as those elected to State Parliament did when they received 40 per cent increases...

04.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Number of pesky activists will increase until government does more

FOR over 50 years scientists have raised the alarm about the risks of inaction when it comes to our changing climate. Login or signup to continue...

03.12.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: Firefighter's survival shows why CPR should be taught in our schools

IS THERE a more compulsive argument for first aid being taught to every school student than the back-from-the-dead words of firefighter Robert Elliott...

01.12.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Reduced to tears reading about plight of our native animals

WELL said Tabatha Badger, Greens Primary Industries Spokesperson (Opinion, The Examiner, November 23). Login or signup to continue reading How dare...

30.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Local teacher's comments about drama classes are essential reading

I WOULD like to commend Alarna Hingston, drama teacher at Newstead College. Login or signup to continue reading In her interview ( The Examiner, ...

29.11.2024 8

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YOUR SAY: Two doctors are 'peddling nonsense' about DNA and covid vaccines

THOUGH a retired GP I still feel a responsibility to challenge the veracity of quoted comments by the Drs Sladden at West Tamar Council (The Examiner,...

28.11.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: They break rules so why has media promoted Trump and Jones?

THERE are similarities between Alan Jones and Donald Trump. Login or signup to continue reading Trump habitually ignores/breaks rules. Jones breached...

27.11.2024 30

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YOUR SAY: Why were allegations against Alan Jones swept under the carpet?

ALAN Jones charged as reported in The Examiner (November 20). Login or signup to continue reading Without question I sympathise with the victims of...

25.11.2024 30

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YOUR SAY: Forget rail trail, supporting Hawthorn AFL games a better investment

HOW come The Examiner could give Councillor Alan Harris front page coverage (November 16) re: his support for rail trail which would require...

24.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: It's much better to send the Spirit of Tassie ships to Scotland

WHAT a relief! Our finances are in safe hands with our state government. Let's all remember that the Liberal Party has always been the only political...

23.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Smoking cannabis is breaking the law, no one else is to blame

JUST because everyone knows you have the occasional puff doesn't make it right and it is a big deal, Independent Member Craig Garland, in fact it is...

22.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Our council's 'Trump-like goals' will see a lot of knowledge lost

INTERESTING reading in the paper regarding the new manager for the City of Launceston. Login or signup to continue reading He has come from a place...

21.11.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: Numbers don't add up for councillor's grand plans for rail trail

CR HARRIS urging the Launceston City Council to support the proposed extension to the North East Rail Trail is typical of "spin doctors". Login or...

20.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: He smoked dope, big deal! Honesty is refreshing in a politician

IN RESPONSE to 'Tasmanian MP expected to appear in court after positive test to cannabis', The Examiner, November 8: Login or signup to continue...

19.11.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: Tip for a new convention centre, avoid Launceston's flood plains

THE buzz words around town at the moment are 'convention centres'. Login or signup to continue reading I'm quite okay with the idea, however not on a...

18.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Cannabis use could be good for some decisions in our parliament

I MUST call out Gareth Kearns (The Examiner, November 13) and his call for a Tasmanian MP to resign after testing positive to cannabis. Login or...

17.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Premier Rockliff needs to bring our ships home to Tassie

WELL said, Kevin Lattin ( Ships and government money should stay in Tassie , The Examiner, November 15). As a former seafarer I believe there are...

16.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Both ships and government money should stay in Tassie

I CANNOT for the life of me understand why the TT Line or our state government would even consider docking the new ships anywhere overseas if they...

15.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Millions spent on airport, but we still have to climb annoying stairs

14.11.2024 20

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YOUR SAY: Australia can't do it alone. We need USA to take climate action

UNFORTUNATELY we have lost our possible world leader, the USA, as far as stopping global warming. Login or signup to continue reading Australia by...

13.11.2024 30

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YOUR SAY: Same people responsible for mistakes, waste and financial chaos

ONLY fools make the same mistake twice. Login or signup to continue reading The financial chaos and total disorder associated with the ferries is...

09.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: How can we recycle when manufactuers won't repair old items?

THE Examiner article (October 25), says the levy imposed on tip charges by the state government is not high enough. Login or signup to continue...

07.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Another state project tipped to not meet construction deadline

I WONDER if our Premier's pet project, the stadium, will be built on time? Login or signup to continue reading Apparently our Spirits are in the...

06.11.2024 10

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YOUR SAY: Delaying help for our threatened species is irresponsible

DELAYING the Maugean skate's threatened species assessment for another 12 months is completely irresponsible ('Fish farm debaters angry at skate...

02.11.2024 8

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