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            <title>Agricultural Projects Boost to Circular Head Community</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34211</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Two major agricultural projects in Circular Head have been given a major boost through the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement.
The Premier, Lara Giddings, and the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, Simon Crean, today announced funding for the &#036;1.5 million Harcus Road Infrastructure project and the &#036;4.25 million Agritas Trade College.
...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Forests Agreement delivers Major Investment In Tasmanian Salmon Industry</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34212</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Premier, Lara Giddings, and Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, today welcomed an &#036;8.5 million project that will boost aquaculture production in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and create 160 new jobs in the region. 
The multi-million dollar project has been made possible through &#036;3.9 million from the Intergovernmental Forests Agreement, with Tassal and Huon Aquacult...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Devonport Airport Upgrade Underway</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34203</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Infrastructure, David O&rsquo;Byrne, today marked the start of the exciting major upgrade of Devonport Airport.
Work on the &#036;4.6 million project officially started today, and is due to be finished by mid-year.
The work involves a major terminal refurbishment, as well as improved passenger amenities, security screening, and luggage check-in facilities.
Local company, Stubbs...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Toasting Tassie wines across the globe</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34123</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The five-day International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to be held in Hobart this week will help to further cement Tasmania&rsquo;s reputation as a leading wine producer, the Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne said today.
The five-day symposium is being attended by 90 delegates from mainland Australia, along with 100 guests from New Zealand, the US, Canada and various European ...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Importance of diversifying regional economies recognised</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34090</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, today welcomed the release of a new report highlighting the opportunities available to Tasmanian communities through the forestry Intergovernmental Agreement.
&ldquo;The IGA represents a significant opportunity for regional communities to diversify and strengthen their economies and, as a Government, we are committed to making this happe...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Further jobs growth welcomed</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34084</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, has said that today&rsquo;s ABS job figures show that Tasmania&rsquo;s labour market finished the year with further jobs growth.
Mr O&rsquo;Byrne said that in December 2011 Tasmania&rsquo;s employment grew by a further 200 jobs, defying the overall drop in jobs nationwide and bringing total employment in the State to 237 900 persons.
&n...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Support for call centre keeps jobs in Tasmania</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34082</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, said he made no apologies for providing support to Tasmanian businesses to help protect local jobs.
Mr O&rsquo;Byrne said the support provided to the M2 Telecommunications Group has helped consolidate 120 existing jobs and create 80 new jobs.
&nbsp;
&ldquo;There is nothing unusual about this support &ndash; on the contrary, for a relat...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>More Growth in Tasmania ICT Jobs</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34074</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, today officially opened another successful business upgrade in Hobart&rsquo;s CBD.
The M2 Telecommunications Group&rsquo;s has expanded its contact and support centre in Collins Street, to create 80 new jobs, and help consolidate 120 existing positions.
&nbsp;
Mr O&rsquo;Byrne said the Government has provided an assistance package to M...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Early signs of business confidence</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34071</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, has welcomed the first improvement in Tasmanian business confidence since 2009.
The TCCI Business Expectations Survey for March Qtr 2012 showed that confidence in the performance of the Tasmanian economy over the next twelve months remains modest but is improving, while confidence in the national economy continues to fall.
&nbsp;
Mr O&...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Geilston Bay Trail Provides a Healthy Pathway</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34068</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Economic Development, David O&rsquo;Byrne, today opened the newly completed Geilston Bay Trail, part of Hobart&rsquo;s Clarence Foreshore Trail.
The 900 metre trail includes a concrete cycleway link, a gravel pathway along the foreshore reserve, a footbridge over Geilston Creek and access to the Shag Bay and Bedlam Walls heritage walks.
&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Geilston Bay Trail is a...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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