December 11, 2018

Longstanding icons unite to help Tasmanian workers

Tasplan has announced a partnership with leading Tasmanian building construction company Fairbrother Pty Ltd that will see members of the Fairbrother Employee Retirement Fund have their super rolled over to Tasplan.

December 11, 2018

Impact behind the scenes

Businesses and individuals in the transport industry have been recognised at the 2018 TTA Gala Dinner and Awards Night.

December 10, 2018

Woolley Report causes concern

The Master Builders Association and the Property Council are calling on the Hobart City Council to address grave concerns regarding the Woolley Report into building heights and proposed changes to Hobart City Council’s planning scheme. The Council’s Planning Committee is due to consider the proposed changes tonight. The Tasmanian Executive Director of the Property Council,…

December 10, 2018

Uni communicates info-tech age

A push is on to strengthen the information and communication technologies sector in the state’s North West, with about 20 people attending a forum in Burnie to discuss the industry’s prospects.

December 5, 2018

Bag search plan to thwart thieves

Shop owners will have the right to search shoppers’ bags under new rules being considered by the State Government. Building and Construction Minister Sarah Courtney said the Security and Investigations Agents Amendment Bill 2018 fulfilled the Government’s election commitment to support local businesses by cracking down on shoplifting.

December 4, 2018

Cutting-edge timber projects

The durability of Tasmanian timber will be increased and technology will be enhanced under a new $5.5 million research program for the forestry sector. The inaugural round of projects funded by the Launceston centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation has been announced.

December 3, 2018

New life planned for city hotel

A $30 million development will transform the Welcome Stranger site on the corner of Hobart’s Harrington and Davey Streets. The 45m-high plan would see the Welcome Stranger will be replaced by a new development combining retail space, inner city living, and public open space.