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Taxes on the way up, public sector job cuts

Tasmania is headed for net debt for the first time in nine years as the state government continues to deal with falling revenues and rising costs in its 2012 budget. 3

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BLOG LIVE HERE: Join in our live blog from 4pm today with representatives from the three major political parties and Professor David Adams. 1

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Today's state budget at a glance. 2

2012-13 State Budget speech

The full text of the 2012-13 budget speech delivered in the House of Assembly by the Treasurer Lara Giddings.

Premier's precarious balancing act

OPINION: Premier Lara Giddings says her 2012 budget strikes the right balance between dealing with diving revenue and protecting the most vulnerable Tasmanians.

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Tasmania is a step closer to moving to a four-term school year following a ruling from the Tasmanian Industrial Commission yesterday. 13

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The Music Tree - Open Day

19 May 2012

The Music Tree is holding an Open Day on Saturday May 19th to raise funds for Lucy and Zoe van der Molen. There will be music, dance and craft activities. 9.30am Dance 3 - 4 year olds 10.00am ...

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Penguin Railway Station Sat 19th May 2012 2-5 pm $5 (non-members $6) Morning Tea included. A talk about edible sea vegetables, making biofuel and other skills for self sufficiency with Philip ...

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