Next drama in Tasmania… we are running out of water to generate electricity… what next

Rethink your use of rat poisons. This is what is happening ... birdlife.org.au/news/toxic-r...

Tasmanian state elections use the federal boundaries, and this distribution (if adopted) would have some significant implications for state MPs. A lot of them will now live in new electorates.

Dire warnings! Then Felix the plumber comes on the news and says he believes the state is in a strong economic position!

Tim Wilson is away with the pixies. He says young people can get into housing through hard work. We have clear evidence that hard work is not enough any more.

OH FFS! What else have they kept hidden?

“Hobart's two current central substations do not have the capacity to power the precinct.” A minor hiccup, I’m sure.

A Neighbourhood House can’t get a stove hot plate fixed (Homes Tasmania are landlords), yet Libs can throw $10 million at a convention centre.

#Morgan ALP 31 L-NP 24 ON 20.5 Grn 12.5 Ind/other 12 2PP respondent prefs 54.5 to ALP (-0.5) last election 54 www.roymorgan.com/findings/101...

The power supply wasn't included in the original precinct plan. FFS! This will be a bigger debacle than the ferries mess. What a bunch of incompetents. Last week it was transport issues and carparking. This week, it's power. Couldn't run a chook raffle. #politas

Why does Tasmania not comply with new national codes which aim to build more sustainable homes that allow people to age well at home. Shortsighted. Probably to lobbying from their donors in the building industry. This is blocking equity.

Yesterday afternoon Tassal disclosed it started Florfenciol antibiotic treatments at 5 new sites, including extra salmon cages at its Sheppards, Great Taylors Bay (GTB) 1, GTB 2 & Redcliffs leases It has also begun treating diseased fish at its Roberts Point lease near Dover #politas #Tasmania

The best thing about Teals is they are independent. Creating a party would be silly www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...

Since when has Tasmania been a “bus state”. Felix Ellis is out of touch with reality. The bus system is so bad and so poor in some areas that no one can rely on it.

The federal agency that approved the use of an antibiotic for Tasmania's salmon industry has proposed to suspend that licence, in the wake of news the antibiotic has been found in native species.

**Major development** In Nov 2025, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority granted the #salmon industry in #Tasmania permission to use the antibiotic Florfenicol to treat diseased salmon APVMA is now proposing to suspend this permit #politas www.apvma.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Plummeting fish numbers triggered controversial fishing bans in WA. But no-take zones could benefit fishers theconversation.com/plummeting-f...

As President Trump tries to strangle wind projects in the US, nine European countries have signed a deal to build a vast offshore wind farm in the North Sea, the epicenter of the continent's oil and gas industry. https://cnn.it/4l2QEBX

This should concern us all #Fish #Fisheries #Aquaculture #Antibiotics (H/T @tassiedevil.bsky.social who put up the post where I first saw this, but with a more robust framing which I chose not to share). www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Ah, the great rapid bus plan. We don't know how many buses will be needed, how many drivers or where they'll come from. The state government is hoping the federal government will fund 80% of the cost. Jesus wept. This is outdoing the ferries for farce. #politas

Ex-TV newsreader says "nothing to see hear folks." What are her science qualifications? She "backs the industry." What about the other fisheries? Governed by idiots. #politas

So this morning, I read that it's anticipated 22% of attendees for the stadium will drive their own car. This article says up to 6% will take a bus. Around 70% of attendees are getting there how? Cycling, walking and ferries aren't going to account for that. Who is doing the maths here? #politas

After about a year of delays, the Tasmanian government has released its strategic business case for the Greater Hobart Rapid Bus Network, but a lot of the detail has not been included.

Do you think the ABC knows that salmon farmers don't inject individual fish, or give them a teensy tablet each? 10 km away is nothing for the drugs to still be detected in the water, never mind in other animals when you don't know where those animals have been recently.

Next month we'll hit 1000 days since the Murphy Report into gambling harm was handed down. More than 3 in 4 Australians want stronger gambling advertising laws, but the Govt continues to stall. Politicians from both major parties continue to accept donations, gifts & perks from gambling companies.

When will the Chinese government ban import of all Tasmanian seafood? @indy4franklin.bsky.social

Conflict of interest? No! The system running as designed! Why pay for influence when you can be paid for influence?

Statement by Tas Dept of Natural Resources & Environment on interim results of detection of antibiotic residues in sampling of wild fisheries species near salmon leases that have recently been treated with the antibiotic florfenicol. nre.tas.gov.au/aquaculture/...

It's known that additional car parking will be required beyond what existing carparks can provide. The only nearby available land is the Regatta Grounds and Cenotaph. Watch this space. #politas

Salmon aquaculture isn't feeding the world — it's depleting it. “As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

The debacle begins. A carpark with no access. Bit like ferries with no berths. It's going to be a giant mess. I won't be surprised if the Cenotaph is eventually moved to make way for stadium car parking. #politas

No surprises here. Tasmania's EPA is next to useless. Big businesses can pollute the air, the water, cut down forests, and governments do nothing.

Opinion | Wilson, the libertarian energiser bunny, was instrumental in the campaign against Labor’s much-needed changes to franking credits and, more recently, to taxes on large super balances, writes Rachel Withers. Read it here: buff.ly/wXoLqES

When it comes to immigration, the Liberal party is putting politics ahead of social cohesion – and logic www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Hobart Stadium: hold my beer

How the Spirit of Tasmania became the greatest infrastructure disaster in the state’s history. A tragicomedy:

Bec Thomas wants the government to "follow due process." Says the woman who ignored the recommendations of the Tasmanian Planning Commission when it came to the proposed stadium. #politas

Angus Taylor caught fabricating immigration numbers in a shocking trainwreck on #abc730 - Taylor’s 500k claim is not only false, but Ferguson “The 500k figure was put in place by policies that were agreed on by the cabinet that you were part of”💥 Well done Angus🙄 #auspol

Aging infrastructure and a govt that is all about jobs, jobs, jobs. This is very concerning.

Liberal party proposing social media checks for visa holders. Why not check social media of others ? Some of the most hateful comments I read are locals using hate speech against immigrants & those with different political beliefs, often on one Liberal Minister’s page (no moderation).

Did anyone else hear Angus say “ the values that have made Australia great” in his interview. He almost said it again later. How long before the caps and stickers are available?

💊 “Rather telling that the use of an antibiotic in a major water catchment only came to light because of a tip-off from a courageous member of the public, rather than from the independent regulator charged with protecting the public interest.” #politas ▶️ tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/comment...

The Environment Protection Authority has disclosed that Tassal will start using Florfenicol today at their Sheppards #salmon lease near Conningham for a period of 10 days This is the 16th treatment using Florfenicol since it was approved for use in public waterways in early November 2025 #politas

Well that looks like the dynamic duo that the Liberal Party need to propel them back into government #LibSpill #auspol

How can Claire Chandler possibly say that Angus Taylor will attract “the people who should vote for us, especially young women “… what planet is she on?

The Environment Protection Authority has disclosed that Tassalwill start using Florfenicol today at their Great Taylors Bay 1 #salmon lease for a period of 10 days This is the 15th treatment using Florfenicol since it was approved for use in public waterways in early November 2025 #politas

Is there no end to what the salmon industry thinks it can get away with in our waters? Full marks to independent journalist, Bob Burton, and MLC, Meg Webb, for digging out a dirty secret. Where the hell was the EPA in all this? tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/salmon-...

Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January Data shows 29 hybrid and 98 diesel cars also sold, while the figure for battery electric vehicles was more than 2,000

So Tasmania could be stuck with four ferries, with only two operational. We could still be paying berthing fees. All the while TT-Line is getting further into debt. #politas

““More than a billion dollars has been poured into an industry that is not economically viable, while public forests are logged for low-value exports.” #politas