TAS:Cuts to come as island state tackles debt bomb After a previous budget led to a snap election, Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz is expected to chart a path to sustainability in the latest books. AAP · May 20
TAS:Budget to reveal state's big debt recovery mission After the last Tasmanian budget led to a snap election, Treasurer Eric Abetz is expected to chart a path to sustainability in this year's books. AAP · May 20
Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge. AAP · May 20
'Shocking' $506 million ferry budget bail-out A massive government cash injection for a beleaguered state-owned Bass Strait ferry operator will be included in an upcoming budget. AAP · May 15
Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm. AAP · Apr 19
AAP · Apr 15 Images give peak into planned AFL stadium's surrounds A master plan with new mock-ups of development around an AFL stadium has been released, with two companies in the mix to be awarded the construction contract.
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing' A leading agency has downgraded a state's credit rating, with an economist saying the move was a vote of no-confidence in a recent budget.
AAP · Nov 7, 2025 Tas treasurer defends 'right-sizing' public sector cuts Tasmania's public service must be cut back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels to help curb ballooning debt, the state's treasurer says.
AAP · Nov 6, 2025 Concern as state trims budget with more doing it tough Greater budget savings measures have been flagged by a Liberal government that's taking on debt to build a football stadium as more people face poverty.
AAP · Nov 5, 2025 Ex-senator takes scalpel to spending in debut budget The public service will be "right-sized" and discretionary government spending tightened in a state budget weighed down by growing debt.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025 SBS gets viewer pushback over decision not to join Eurovision boycott if Israel allowed Broadcaster’s acting MD says it’s crucial in these ‘troubling times’ to be impartial. Plus: ABC’s John Lyons takes on Trump
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025 The ABC and Creative Australia panicked in the face of controversy. These vital institutions must not be so timid In the Lattouf and Sabsabi cases, the apparently unmanageable sensitivity was discussion of Israel and Palestine
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025 Bemused Scots flock to dock for a ‘wry chuckle’ at stranded Tasmanian ferry that helped sink a premier Spirit of Tasmania IV has been docked at port of Leith near Edinburgh since December after state government did not build a dock big enough to support it
AAP · May 28, 2025 Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.
AAP · May 27, 2025 Proposed AFL stadium cost blows out to near $1 billion Fast-track plans for a new waterfront stadium attached to a state's AFL dream have revealed the venue will likely cost an extra $170 million.
AAP · May 19, 2025 Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs A major Australian manganese alloy smelter has scaled back production, citing global supply chain issues and US tariffs, and is encouraging staff to take leave.