Mr Hodgman vowed that under a Liberal majority government the carbon tax would not apply to Tasmanian electricity bills, saving about $110 a year on a typical bill. “Last year, more than 80 per cent of Tasmania's energy was derived from Hydro … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

The study was a Tasmanian project funded by the Australian Bureau of Criminology. It was not a study of the NSW justice system. Nevertheless, the public outcry that follows lenient sentences for violent offenders will be arrogantly dismissed by some in … Read more at The Daily Telegraph.

Woman's $60000 fraud caseDetective Constable Mark Johnston from Tasmania Police's e-crime and fraud department said the charges followed a lengthy joint investigation by the Education Department and fraud detectives. “An audit is always an involved process and was required in … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

Detective Constable Mark Johnston from Tasmania Police's e-crime and fraud department said the charges followed a lengthy joint investigation by the Education Department and fraud detectives. “An audit is always an involved process and was required in … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

THE future of Tasmania Police's PV Fortescue is in serious doubt after the controversial vessel was docked again on Wednesday with a crack in its hull. The $1.6 million police boat has been plagued by problems since its launch in late 2008.and more » … Read more at TheMercury.com.au.

Tasmanian police have laid charges after seizing illicit drugs and firearms during a search in Devonport. They say the haul includes two sawn-off shotguns and drugs, including methylamphetamine and ecstasy. Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Wilkinson … Read more at ABC Online.

Police have arrested 25 people, including nine people in New South Wales, eight in Victoria, three in Queensland, four in Western Australia and one in Tasmania. Three people in Victoria and Queensland have been charged. AFP spokesman Peter Skyora says … Read more at ABC Online.

Retravision store owners in Victoria, Tasmania and southern NSW are holding emergency meetings to discuss financial problems facing the electrical goods retailer. Retravision Southern, the buying and marketing company for 99 privately-owned Retravision … Read more at Ninemsn.

Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings will sell her state budget to business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry breakfast in Hobart. ANZ chief executive Mike Smith will address the Trans-Tasman Business Circle in Melbourne.and more » … Read more at The Australian.

The Tasmanian Government is under renewed pressure to sell the PV Fortescue, after admitting the police search and rescue boat is a dud. The Police Minister, David O'Byrne, has told parliament the police boat is a liability to Tasmania Police.and more » … Read more at ABC Online.