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Tree planting initiatives help farmers
Two new tree planting initiatives run through Private Forests Tasmania will deliver a win-win for the environment, society and landowners, with a strong focus on a sustainable and environmentally friendly way for landowners to expand their businesses.
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More Midland Highway safety upgrades delivered
A $39 million package of improvements to the highway between St Peters Pass and south of Tunbridge has been completed.
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Tassie’s Tourism sector releases a Safe Travel Campaign
The Tassie’s 5 for COVID Safe Travel campaign by the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) highlights five ways to welcome visitors and run a business in a COVID safe manner.
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New grant program opens for the events sector
A new grant targeting businesses which provide critical event support infrastructure and other essential services related to the running of events as part of the visitor economy recovery opens on 19 October 2020.
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Tasman Bridge upgrades announced
The Tasman Bridge is set to undergo its first major upgrade since it was repaired following the Lake Illawara disaster in 1975. $65 million has been committed to this project through the Urban Congestion Fund.
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Energy and Infrastructure Funding Programs now open
Energy and Infrastructure Funding Programs now open
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Community feedback sought on Bridgewater Bridge Project
Four of Australia’s top construction companies have submitted proposals for consideration to build the $576 million Bridgewater Bridge.
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Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan 2020 – Giving Young Tasmanians Their Say
The Tasmanian Government thinks that renewable energy is vitally important. It is clean, sustainable and can help manage climate change.
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Training funds now available
Registered training organisations can now apply for funding through the latest round of the Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice).
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More small business support loans
To assist Tasmanian businesses impacted by the pandemic to recover, adapt and grow, a new round of low-interest loans of between $20,000 and $3 million is now open.
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Renewable Hydrogen Industry Development Funding
Applications have now closed for the $50 million package of support measures to help activate renewable hydrogen industry development in Tasmania.
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Energy grants to assist small businesses
One-off grants of $1 000 are on offer to support eligible businesses with their energy costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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STEM Excellence Awards 2020
Nominations are now open for Tasmanians who have excelled in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in 2020.
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Grants to help export businesses
The Accelerating Trade Grant Program has been increased to $500 000 for this financial year to encourage Tasmanian businesses impacted by COVID-19 to continue their export market development plans.
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Cambridge Link Road open
The new Cambridge Link Road connecting Richmond Road to the Tasman Highway Acton Interchange is now open to traffic.
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Designing the New Bridgewater Bridge
Newly release design options give a glimpse at what the New Bridgewater Bridge may look like.
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Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council interim report
The COVID-19 Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council has provided its interim report, including 64 recommendations, to the Tasmanian Government for consideration.
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Travel safe together – keeping everyone on our buses safe from COVID-19
When travelling on Tasmania’s buses there are some simple things we can all do to keep everyone safe.
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Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan released for comment
A draft Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan outlining the vision and actions to develop renewable energy generation in Tasmania over the coming 20 years has been release for public comment.
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Buy Something Tasmanian online marketplace
The new Buy Something Tasmanian internet marketplace helps customers find the best products and services local businesses have on offer, and you can search and purchase from your phone, tablet or computer at home.
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Skills Matching Service
The new Rapid Response Skills Matching Service to match displaced workers and to businesses who need new, work-ready employees is now operational.
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Supporting Tassie businesses to succeed online
The Digital Ready for Business program is ready to help more businesses rapidly transition to online and digital models of commerce, promotion and customer engagement.
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