ELLEN COULTER, REPORTER: Plying the treacherous waters of Bass Strait for decades, ferrying trade and tourists from mainland Australia, the two Spirit of Tasmania ferries are crucial to the prosperity of the island state. ELLEN COULTER: Down the road from the East Devonport ferry terminal, John Alexiou put in a new coffee machine in anticipation of more customers in the …
Labor leader Dean Winter's trying to tread a narrow path on his quest to avoid the party's fifth straight election defeat. More opposition bills passing Under Mr Winter's leadership, Labor has also pushed legislation the government hasn't liked, such as industrial manslaughter laws that have now passed both houses of parliament. There are multiple left-leaning independents and minor parties, all …
Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter has been announced as Labor's sixth candidate for the seat of Franklin after Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White asked the party's national executive to intervene. Key points: Labor Leader Rebecca White has admitted the row over Mr Winter's preselection has "gone on for too long" Mr Winter was denied preselection due to perceptions he was "anti-worker" …
Popular Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter has failed to be preselected for the seat of Franklin by the Tasmanian Labor Party. Key points: Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter has failed to be preselected for the seat of Franklin Former Premier David Bartlett says two senior Labor figures are responsible for his nomination being blocked Both major parties are finalising their tickets ahead …