The Latest Breaking News from ABC Northern Tasmania

Building approvals in single digits in Tasmanian city of Burnie, prompting supply concern

The state's construction industry has expressed surprise and concern at the Burnie figures, especially as the city has traditionally been the economic centre of the north-west coast.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

Train driver's story of life on Tasmanian railways, from wrecks and near-misses to opera and stunning beauty

After five decades working on Tasmanian railways, a driver takes readers on a thrilling ride where some days are literally train wrecks, and others operatic odysseys.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Soprano Jacqueline Ward's new life in Tasmania leads to emotional comeback after Sydney car crash

Classical singer Jacqueline Ward returns to the stage three years after a life-altering car crash.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

Fire destroys workshop at Tasmania's Don River heritage railway

Fire crews from across Tasmania's north-west have been called in to help save some of the state's most significant heritage railway infrastructure after fire broke out at the Don River Railway.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Penguin bins snubbed by Tasmanian heritage register

The Big Penguin sculpture in the north-west Tasmanian town of Penguin is a step closer to being included on the state's heritage register, but the community's push to include 12 rubbish bins has been knocked back.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Amelia was stillborn at 38 weeks. Her mum wants women to talk about pregnancy loss

After feeling like a "ghost" for months after the stillbirth of her baby, Collette Butler channelled her grief into journalling and creating baby loss bundle boxes to help other parents feel supported.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023