Tonight Tasmanian cast and crew members will be treated to a special sneak-peak of Tasmanian drama series The Gloaming, hosted by Australian streaming giant Stan. Stan executives will join star Ewen Leslie, producers Vicki Madden, Fiona McConaghy and John Molloy to screen the first episode of the series at the [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government is committed to keeping Tasmanians safe and I am pleased a new campaign is underway to raise awareness about the potentially deadly dangers of silica dust. A key element of the campaign is a television commercial which warns Tasmanians that inhaling even a tiny amount [...]
Today I was pleased to commence one on one consultation meetings over coming weeks with Westbury community members regarding the new Northern Regional Prison as part of the ongoing broader engagement program. Meeting invitations were sent to more than 1,900 Meander Valley households and businesses with an offer to meet [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government has announced further funding to support the Troublesmiths, a unique social enterprise in Southern Tasmania which assists 15-24 year olds at risk of long term unemployment. Troublesmiths is managed by Hobart’s Impact Communities organisation and is focused on reducing unemployment amongst young Tasmanians by providing [...]
Tasmania’s wild and rugged West Coast is to be celebrated in a new exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). West: Out on the Edge is a captivating new multidisciplinary exhibition exploring this unique region of our State and showcasing its complexities and contradictions. The first in a [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s record investment in screen and television production has helped the State sweep the field at the nation’s biggest film and television awards night. The nation celebrated our State last night, with Tasmanian screen projects named Best Film and Best Telefeature or Mini-series at the Australian [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government continues to support emerging Tasmanian artists. That is why we are proud to announce Launceston based artist Samantha Dennis as the recipient of the 2019 FIND Contemporary Jewellery Collective Bursary. Now in its second year, the bursary is offered through a partnership between Arts Tasmania [...]
A record number of entries were received for the 2019 Premier’s Literary Prizes, showcasing the immense depth and quality of Tasmanian writing. The awards provide the chance to recognise excellence in our literary community, which is a key part of the more culturally confident Tasmania we live in today. The [...]
Preparations are in full swing in anticipation for one of the biggest and best Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnivals ever seen. The Golden Mile runs this Friday night at Spreyton and follows an exciting edition of the Newmarket Handicap held last Wednesday night at Mowbray. Tasmania’s three most iconic thoroughbred racing [...]
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of Tasmania’s greyhounds whether they are racing or have been retired. That is why we have secured and will open Tasmania’s first ever dedicated Greyhound Adoption Program re-homing facility in January 2020. Located at Mangalore, the Tasracing [...]
