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Getting new major investment renewable energy projects off the ground will be easier through the new Renewable Energy Approvals Pathway (REAP).  Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, has announced two projects will pilot the REAP...

Tasmania’s Container Refund Scheme is another step closer to starting with the mobilisation period now underway. Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan, said he was looking forward to the scheme being operational by mid-next year. &ldq...

The first Orange-bellied Parrots of the season have returned to their Tasmanian breeding grounds at Melaleuca.Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan, said the Tasmanian Government’s Orange-bellied Parrot Program volunteers have confirm...

Labor has no credibility when it comes to Tasmania’s energy industry.Investing in feasibility studies ensures the work we do is underpinned by strong economic modelling.Unlike Labor, the Tasmanian Government will always back in the energy and r...

Teams of ninjas will take to Bellerive Oval over summer as Cricket Tasmania confirms its naming partner.Demonstrating Tasmania continues to attract strong investment and the benefits professional sport can bring to our State, Bellerive Oval will now ...

World champions, world record holders, and Olympic heroes are just some of the incredible achievements made by this year’s Tasmanian Athlete of the Year finalists.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said the finalists had made Tasmania...

A ship built nearly 130 years ago and that has been lovingly restored is at the centre of the upcoming Australian Wooden Boat Festival.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan said the popular festival is set to grace Hobart’s waterfront wit...

More than 700 users of community sport facilities at Sandy Bay are set for improved facilities.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said work is now underway on the Queenborough Oval upgrades, with the Tasmanian Government contributing $2 mil...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes news that Targa Tasmania is planning a return to its signature event in 2025.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said it will be fantastic to have the event back.“This will be the first time the full e...

Nearly $6 million will be invested into 26 of the State’s bowls clubs as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said Kings Meadows Bowls Club was one of the clubs this Government is...

The Tasmanian Government is backing local businesses to take innovative steps to help reduce the State’s greenhouse gas emissions.Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan visited Longford’s Austral Bricks to highlight the company&r...

Construction is now underway on the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium redevelopment in Launceston with work on the matchday facility upgrades commencing this week. Arrangements have now been finalised with local firm Fairbrother for the works, wh...

Tasmania’s next cohort of quality sports coaches have been recognised with  the 2024-25 Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) Coaching Centre Scholarships announced today.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said the six recipients of...

Work to make it easier to find incredible visitor experiences within in our parks and reserves continues.Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said a tender has been advertised seeking submissions from interested providers to assist Tasmania Parks and Wil...

Tasmania’s events calendar is looking strong as we head into our peak summer period with thousands of people today enjoying this year’s sold-out Bicheno Food and Wine Festival.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said he was thril...

Tasmanians can now have their say as part of the revitalisation of the Edge of the World site at Arthur River.  Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the area at the mouth of the Arthur River is renowned for having the cleanest air on the planet...

Further cost-of-living relief is on its way for older Tasmanians, ensuring they can continue to be active.The Ticket to Wellbeing program, part of the Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, will make physical and wellness ac...

The Kingston Twin Ovals has been chosen as the site for the AFL High Performance Centre and Training Facility, marking a significant milestone for Tasmania’s AFL dream.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said significant due diligence ...

Construction has commenced on the second stage of visitor experience improvements at the much-loved Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the upgrades will include improvements to the main entry road to the Gardens, ...

The Tasmanian Jackjumpers High Performance Centre has marked a major milestone today, with the Development Application advertised by the Kingborough Council.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said this is a great example of the real progres...

Mr Trevor Danos has appointed been as Aurora Energy’s new chair.Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan congratulated Mr Danos on his appointment as Chair of the Aurora Energy Board.“Mr Danos brings valuable experience from a wide...

Kart racers from around the country are set to compete this weekend at the 2024 Tasmanian Karting Championships.Around 130 competitors across 10 classes will battle it out at the Archerville Raceway for a prestigious blue plate.Minister for Sports an...

Today marks 50 year’s since Tasmania first became a global leader in hydropower and dam construction.Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said on this day in 1974 the last bucket of concrete was poured at Gordon Dam making the compl...

The Tasmanian Government has put the call out for investors as it moves closer to a formal expressions of interest for a new ice rink in Hobart.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said the Government wants to hear from interested parties wit...

The Tasmania Liberal Government is backing local events as they look to boost marketing and promotion efforts.Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said the Government was making grants available to assist event organisers to increase their in...