March 28, 2019

Exclusive pokie deal to wind up

The State Government has released its policy for gaming post the expiry of a monopoly deal with Federal Group in 2023. The contentious issue was a key policy differential between Liberal and Labor at the last election – with Labor recently dumping its policy to ban machines from pubs and clubs.

March 26, 2019

Long-term vision

A 30-year infrastructure plan to ensure sustainable and sensible development in  Tasmania, released as part of the Premier’s State of the State address, has been welcomed by business. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has applauded the strategy, which is designed to look beyond the horizon to predict what the State could look like based on current and expected future trends.

March 21, 2019

Silos eatery judged top newcomer

Launceston’s ‘Grain of the Silos’ restaurant at Peppers Silo Hotel has won Gault&Millau Australia’s New Restaurant of the Year award.

March 20, 2019

Toll’s vote of confidence

The arrival of two new cargo ships servicing Tasmania is a vote of confidence for the state’s economy, writes Minister for Infrastructure Jeremy Rockliff.

March 14, 2019

Demand for city office space

The recent release of the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) Office Market Report 2019 provides further evidence of Hobart’s thriving property market, writes Knight Frank Hobart’s Hayden Peck and Richard Steedman.

March 12, 2019

Fanfare for future proofing

Two new freight vessels, the Tasmanian Achiever II and the Victorian Reliance II, will go a long way to “future proofing” Tasmania, writes Agility Logistics Tasmanian General Manager Brett Charlton.

March 8, 2019

Our health is worth insuring

With health funds across Australia set to release their new premium rates for the coming 12 months on April 1, St.LukesHealth CEO Paul Lupo assesses the value of health.