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Business
Openings, closings and the local economy.
Hope for Bell Bay Smelter Site Following Liquidation
The Tasmanian Government says there is third-party interest in the future of the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter site, days after it was placed into liquidation.
BusinessNew Rushy Lagoon Owner Confirms Forestry, Grazing and Cropping Plans
The new owner of Tasmania's largest farm, a UK-based investment manager, says it will maintain cattle grazing and potentially cropping alongside a major pine plantation.
BusinessAuthorities Seize Millions of Cigarettes and Vapes in Statewide Crackdown
The Tasmanian government has announced that nearly 5.5 million illegal cigarettes and almost 30,000 vapes were seized in the last financial year, alongside new powers to shut down offending stores.
BusinessHistoric Longford Farm Opens for Paddock-to-Plate Dining
The 200-year-old Brickendon Estate, a World Heritage site, is now hosting Sunday lunches featuring lamb from its own flock, the ABC has reported.
BusinessAuthorities Seize 365,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Hobart and Launceston Raids
A multi-agency operation targeting freight facilities in Mornington, Bridgewater, Goodwood and St Leonards has uncovered a significant haul of illicit tobacco and vaping products.
BusinessArson Ram Raid Sparks Major Fire, Damaging Ten Melbourne Shops
Police allege offenders deliberately rammed a car into a Richmond business and set it alight, with the resulting blaze battled by more than 80 firefighters this morning.
Business Seven Major Hobart Venues Close as Hospitality Group Collapses
More than 80 staff are affected after the Pub Banc Group, which operates the Republic Bar and venues on the waterfront and in Salamanca, went into voluntary administration.
BusinessNew Hobart hip-hop program gives youth a voice
A free creative writing program launched in Hobart is using hip-hop to help young people aged 12 to 25 build confidence and find their voice.
Business Power Bills to Rise for Aurora Customers from July
The Tasmanian Economic Regulator has approved a 4.23 per cent average price rise for households and small businesses on standing offers, starting next month.
Business Economist Backs Marinus Link Days After Critical Report
A new report by economist Saul Eslake says the Marinus Link project is in the national interest, just a week after another report claimed its economic case had collapsed.