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How are Tasmanian traffic lights triggered?

Why do you sometimes have to wait for ages until your red light turns green? And how much control do State Roads have over those lights?
Traffic light on red.
Duration: 7 minutes 11 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Traffic Offenceswith Joel Rheinberger

'It wasn't the best': Jacqui Lambie Network MP has regrets about deal signed with Tasmanian Liberals

Andrew Jenner says the deal he and fellow Jacqui Lambie Network MPs signed to help the Tasmanian Liberals form government "wasn't the best", but his two colleagues have defended it.
Three white people smiling at camera

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Jacqui Lambie Networkby Susan Oong

Hobart AFL stadium at Macquarie Point a near certainty as Labor lends its support

Tasmanian Labor announces it will support the proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium in Hobart, all but assuring it will pass parliament.
Composite thumb Dean Winter, Hobart stadium.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Adam Holmes

How will the JLN candidates vote on the AFL stadium?

And how do they rate the deal they signed with the Libs?
Three white people smiling at camera
Duration: 7 minutes 51 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: State and Territory Parliamentwith Leon Compton

Move over Tassie tuxedo, the original must have was a Tasmanian bluey

If you dial back the clock a few decades in Tasmania, it's likely the key fashion item you'll come across most is the Tasmanian bluey. The heavy woollen coat once came in three lengths and was the clothing item of choice for many trades.
Man in coat
Duration: 7 minutes 53 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Fashionwith Lucie Cutting

Early election results sees Greens looking to claim first Tasmanian upper house seat

After decades of attempts, the Greens look all but certain to claim a history-making seat in Tasmania's upper house.
Three candidates smile for the cameras

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Adam Langenberg

A 'lead exposure event' forced the partial shut down of Tasmania's metal recycler, now it's trying to start up again

A northern Tasmanian metal recycling yard had to partially shut down following concerns about lead exposure linked to dust generated by a shredder. Now the company is trying to resume operations.
A blue crane lifts a large white container onto a pile of scrap metal.
Duration: 3 minutes 25 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Safetyby April McLennan

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The cleanest air in the world is helping scientists unravel a climate conundrum

When the wind blows in from the Southern Ocean, the north-western tip of Tasmania receives the purest air on the planet. For scientists, it's the perfect place to resolve a puzzle that's messing with climate models.
Duration: 3 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Penguin-themed bins to stay in town of Penguin amid community support

For a while it looked like the penguin-themed bins in the tiny coastal hamlet of Penguin were set to be trashed — but after a community outcry, it looks like they are here to stay.
Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

Bushfire lookout towers now staffed by AI cameras

The traditional fire lookout tower is getting a high-tech upgrade with an AI camera network able to detect early signs of bushfire.
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Residents of Eureka seniors' village challenge rent rise — and win

Rent rises at one of Australia's largest providers of independent living units for seniors have been found to be "unreasonable" by Tasmania's regulator.
Duration: 2 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ABC News

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