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            <title>Liberals have their head in the clouds</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34207</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Premier, Lara Giddings, said today the Liberal Party&rsquo;s second so-called policy announcement showed Will Hodgman had his head in the clouds.
Ms Giddings said the Liberals&rsquo; second attempt at a policy announcement was no better than the first &ndash; padded with motherhood statements and far-off goals.
&nbsp;
Many of the ideas of merit are already being pursued by the Tasmanian Gov...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Getting the Balance Right in the Arthur-Pieman</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34199</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman today announced his decision on the future management of 94 recreational tracks in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.
&nbsp;
Mr Wightman said that he had accepted all of the recommendations in the final Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area Sustainable Recreational Vehicle Access Report, and that changes to the tracks will come into ef...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>A Weekend on the Buses </title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34200</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tasmanians are set to enjoy a bumper weekend of special events and Metro is helping out by offering special fares.
The Minister for Sustainable Transport, Nick McKim said Metro is offering &#036;2 fares for adults and &#036;1 for children and concession passengers on its bus services around the State for the weekend of the 11th and 12th of February.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ldquo;This weekend is packed wi...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Building Tasmania&amp;#8217;s Conference and Convention Appeal</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34201</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon, today recognised the importance of the 7th Annual CEO and Head-of-Staff Symposium in&nbsp;Hobart.
The major conference brings together business leaders and decision makers from across Australia to network, share ideas, and explore business and leadership opportunities.
The event &ndash; returning to Hobart for a second year &ndash; is further evidence of Ta...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Shared commitment to realise a bright future for Hobart</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34202</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Tasmanian Government and the Hobart City Council will work together to identify and realise future opportunities for economic development for the capital, under a new Memorandum of Understanding signed today.
The Premier, Lara Giddings, and Lord Mayor, Damon Thomas signed the MOU today, after a lengthy period of collaboration between council officers and the Department of Economic Development...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 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>Public Housing Payments Made Easier</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34204</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Housing payments have been made easier for Housing Tasmania tenants with the introduction of BPAY, the&nbsp;Minister for Human Services, Cassy O&rsquo;Connor, said today.
Ms O&rsquo;Connor said BPAY provided another way for tenants to make housing payments, adding to the range of choices already available.
&ldquo;BPAY provides a convenient, fast and easy way for tenants to make their pay...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Elite Future Teachers Inducted into Excellence Program</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34205</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An outstanding group of Tasmania&rsquo;s aspiring teachers were today inducted into a program aimed at increasing excellence in education.
The Secretary of the Department of Education, Colin Pettit, said the Partnerships in Teaching Excellence (PiTE) program was helping to shape university students into the teachers of tomorrow.
&nbsp;
&ldquo;PiTE is a collaborative and innovative approach to s...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Hawthorn Back In Town For Twelfth Season</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34194</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Premier, Lara Giddings, today joined Hawthorn Football Club players, officials and supporters in Hobart to launch the club&rsquo;s 2012 AFL premiership season.
Ms Giddings congratulated the club on its loyalty to Tasmania for a 12th season and acknowledged the strong connections formed with local communities.
&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are proud of our strong and mutually beneficial partnership with ...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Community initiative helping low income Tasmanians</title>
            <link>http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=34190</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Premier, Lara Giddings, today praised a community-led initiative to help low-income Tasmanians save money and access government and community assistance programs.
Ms Giddings officially launched the Geeveston Community Centre&rsquo;s Cash Ups booklet, which was funded with a &#036;1000 Premier&rsquo;s Community Assistance Fund grant.
&nbsp;
The booklet includes 80 helpful tips on how to sav...]]></description>
            <author>Tasmanian Government</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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