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ABC TassieCast
Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.
Episodes
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Tassie's dark side of so-called scientific research
Can you imagine finding out the remains of a loved one might have become part of a museum collection to be used for scientific research? That's what happened…
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Is Tassie's private health system sick?
Tassie has the oldest and sickest population in Australia so it makes sense that more than half of us have private health insurance. But are you getting bang…
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Is Tassie in an economic hole of its own making?
Ever get a sense of Deja'Vu about Tassie's economy? Tighten the belt, sell something or make more money ... they're the options on the table for Tassie's…
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Is youth crime really on the rise in Tassie?
Do the figures back up the fears when it comes to young people committing crimes in Tassie?
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Does the Lord's Prayer still belong in our parliament?
Why do our leaders start their parliamentary day with the Lord's Prayer ... should we keep the faith or is it time for the Prayer to go?
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Crunch time for the proposed AFL stadium
It's been debated for years but the fate of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and possibly Tassie's long held dream of an AFL team will soon be decided. The…
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The growing tide of homelessness in Tassie
Thousands of Tasmanians are struggling to put and keep a roof over their heads. Winter is around the corner and for many that'll make tough times even tougher…
ABC TassieCastCould Tassie sway the federal election result?
The pollies are clocking up the frequent flyers coming to Tassie trying to woo undecided voters. Many pundits are predicting a hung parliament after the May 3…
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Can election promises fix Tassie childcare crisis?
Imagine having to book a childcare place not just before your baby is born but before it's even conceived. That's what some families in Tassie are resorting…
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Tasmania's Anglican Church, still confronting past crimes
Tasmania's Anglican Church is owning up to the heinous crimes of one of its own in a small north-west community apologising with a special service at St Mark's…
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Are health services for Tassie women up to scratch?
Tasmanian women will soon only have one private hospital option with the Hobart Private ceasing maternity services. What does it mean for women at such a…
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What's happening with reconciliation in Tassie?
It's 20 years since the government's last land return to First Nations people in Tasmania ... so where are we now?
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A new parliamentary year: What's in store for Tassie?
Tassie's parliament is about to return for 2025. Will big ticket items such as the stadium and the botched ferries rollout continue to consume headlines and…
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Tassie salmon: Is it jobs vs environment?
The perennial Tassie battle of industry versus the environment ... can the two sustainably coexist? Will the Prime Minister's recent olive branch to the salmon…
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Can Tassie win the fight against pests?
Some of Tassie's worst invaders are pretty cute ... think Bambi or Peter Rabbit, but their impact on Tassie is let's face it, grim. They're wreaking havoc from…
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Tassie's education system strives for an A+
Let's be frank Tassie has been at or near the bottom of the class for decades. Can an independent review into the education system turn our results around? The…
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Are councils holding back development in Tassie?
The state government reckons councils are holding Tasmania back, blaming NIMBY politics for blocking developments. It wants developers seeking to build big…
ABC TassieCastParenting a child with disability in Tasmania
One in four Tasmanians lives with a disability, that's higher than the national average which is one in five. What that disability is varies widely but all…
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Big job ahead for new Chief Judge
Has public confidence in Tasmania's Supreme Court been dented by one of its own being found guilty of a criminal offence? Gregory Geason has now resigned as a…
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Should Tassie exploit its latest fishery discovery?
Not surprisingly for a bunch of islanders, Tassie's love to fish ... in fact about a quarter of us do it every year. But overfishing has meant stricter catch…
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Government owned businesses, how efficient are they?
Tasmania might be Australia's smallest state but we've got more government owned businesses than the others. Every day when we flick a switch, jump in our car…
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Is Tassie gaming its nation leading reform?
Many Tasmanians love the odd punt, whether it's on the footy or an occasional turn on the one armed bandits ... we were even the first Australian state to have…
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One tiny Tassies' mammoth fight for survival
Bad and getting worse, that's the report card on Tasmania's Environment. Our wild places are a drawcard for locals and visitors alike, but at the same time the…
ABC TassieCastTassie's booming craft communities carving out connections
Have you taken up knitting, crochet or woodwork? It seems like a lot of you have. The number of entries in the craft categories at this year's Royal Hobart…
ABC TassieCastHave things changed for women in politics?
Tasmania has more women in state parliament than men and we're the first Australian state to do so. A new program encouraging even more women to enter the fray…
ABC TassieCastCan we turn Tasmania's education outcomes around?
Many Tassie students are struggling, and not just to stay in school to finish year 12. From primary school and upwards the state is well behind the national…
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How's Tasmania's power network managing climate change?
From tee-shirt to puffer weather in a matter of minutes ... Tassie's renowned for having four seasons in one day. But according to the experts these variations…
ABC TassieCastThe rocky ship that is Tasmania's government.
It's less than six months since the state election where voters gave the government a whack at the polls. Now one minister has lost a portfolio and the Jacqui…
ABC TassieCastIs Tasmania's credit card maxed out?
The state budget is just around the corner but we already know Tasmania's financial situation is dire. A leading economist warns it'll soon be the worst in…
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Nearly game time for Hobart stadium assessment
The proposed AFL stadium for Hobart is a bit like pineapple on pizza. Some love it, some hate it and others can take it or leave it. Whatever your position…
ABC TassieCastAre Tassie teens saying no to booze?
Are Tassie teenagers setting adults an example? There are hundreds of wineries, distilleries and breweries to visit in Tasmania and it's a big part of the…
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Trekking in Tassie, beautiful but potentially deadly.
Tasmania is a mecca for bushwalkers, but our state's wild places are challenging and, if you're not prepared, can be deadly.Many people have lost their lives…
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Your 2024 Olympics cheat sheet, Tasmanian edition
The Games are kicking off in Paris. Some of the stars, seasoned Olympians and debutantes got their start here in Tasmania. From the queen of the pool to…
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MONA and the Ladies Lounge court controversy
Controversy is business as usual for the Museum of Old and New Art. But the latest saga around artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele and her Ladies Lounge…
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Is Tasmania's second largest hospital sick?
The Launceston General Hospital is back in the headlines. Reports into the public hospital have repeatedly uncovered scandals, ranging from deaths not being…
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INTRODUCING — ABC TassieCast
Host Airlie Ward brings you the big Tasmanian story of the week, with the help of the best local ABC journos.Episodes drop Friday mornings.