ABC TassieCast

Can you imagine finding out the remains of a loved one might have become part of a museum collection to be used for scientific research?

That's what happened to a Tasmanian man whose two year old daughter died suddenly in the 1980's ... but he's only just made the grim discovery.

Tassie has the oldest and sickest population in Australia so it makes sense that more than half of us have private health insurance.

But are you getting bang for your buck?

Ever get a sense of Deja'Vu about Tassie's economy? 

Tighten the belt, sell something or make more money ... they're the options on the table for Tassie's treasurer at the coming budget. 

Do the figures back up the fears when it comes to young people committing crimes in Tassie? 

Why do our leaders start their parliamentary day with the Lord's Prayer ... should we keep the faith or is it time for the Prayer to go? 

It's been debated for years but the fate of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and possibly Tassie's long held dream of an AFL team will soon be decided.

The government is bypassing the Planning Commission after being unhappy with its draft assessment of the proposal and will introduce special legislation into parliament. 

Likely to pass the Lower House, a few key independents in the Upper House have a big game in their hands.

So how will it play out?

Featuring ABC reporter Josh Duggan.

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Thousands of Tasmanians are struggling to put and keep a roof over their heads.

Winter is around the corner and for many that'll make tough times even tougher.

Tents, cars and vans have become a common site in our towns and cities as the cost of living pushes people to the brink.

What's being done to ease the crisis?

Featuring ABC reporter Georgie Burgess.

The pollies are clocking up the frequent flyers coming to Tassie trying to woo undecided voters.

Many pundits are predicting a hung parliament after the May 3 poll. 

So how important will our vote be in determining who becomes the next PM?

We talk to ABC election analyst Antony Green.

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Imagine having to book a childcare place not just before your baby is born but before it's even conceived.

That's what some families in Tassie are resorting to. 

Along with the rest of the nation a myriad of issues plague the industry intended to care for our nation's most precious assets. Will politicians promises to ease the cost of access to childcare be enough to solve the industry’s broader woes?

Featuring the ABC's Families reporter Fiona Blackwood.

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Tasmania's Anglican Church is owning up to the heinous crimes of one of its own in a small north-west community apologising with a special service at St Mark's in Deloraine. 

While the church repents its sins will it be enough for victims, survivors, their loved ones and the community?