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'End the limbo': greyhound racing call for clarity

It is unclear when a state government's bid to phase out greyhound racing will return to parliament for a deciding vote.

AAP · Apr 30

Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity

It is now (almost) official: Tasmania will finally take its place in the Australian Football League (AFL).

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Labor and Albanese gain in post-budget Newspoll, but other polls don’t look as rosy

A national Newspoll, conducted after the May 14 budget from a sample of over 1,200 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll four weeks ago.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

The flying foxes are not picky about where they go to the loo. Giant inflatable people with wavy arms are doing little to scare the creatures, and fed-up residents say attempts to smoke them out are achieving only limited success.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Glenorchy councillor Kelly Sims suspended over Facebook rant at local business owners

A Tasmanian councillor has been suspended for three months for "bullying" two local business people on social media — but has since doubled down on her own Facebook page and says she is being "persecuted".

ABC News · Jan 27, 2023