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Looking for that spark of island independence

Posted on 19 January 2016 by Peter Boyer

The Basslink failure demands big thinking and home-grown resilience. A century ago Tasmania, with a population less than half of today’s, dug deep into its public purse to invest in generating and distributing electricity. Local councils and private companies supplied … Continue reading →

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Climate plan is key to Tasmania’s economic future

Posted on 8 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

Matthew Groom’s “climate action plan” is also an economic blueprint. [8 December 2015 | Peter Boyer] One of the key lessons emerging from the Paris climate conference is to avoid unbridled optimism or hopeless cynicism. As always, answers and solutions … Continue reading →

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Groom’s chance to help make history

Posted on 25 August 2015 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania is uniquely placed to make a big impact globally in the battle for a stable climate, but it needs a minister to stand up and speak out. [25 August 2015 | Peter Boyer] Blokes love all things that move, … Continue reading →

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