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Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

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Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor

A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.

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Greens won't prop up Labor government 'at this stage'

Labor's chances of governing in Tasmania appear to be slimming, with the Greens saying they're unable to support the major party at this stage.

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Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

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Bowls marks 180 years, ramps up Olympics pitch

People of all ages have taken to the green at a suburban bowls club to celebrate 180 years since the first recorded game was played in Australia.

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Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.

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Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

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Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament.

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Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

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Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

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Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

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Jail for callous, cold-blooded killing of mum of four

A man who showed callousness beyond words when he hit and killed his partner with a car has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars.

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'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

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Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

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Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

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Opposition pledges billion-dollar 'budget crisis' fix

Tasmania's opposition says it will fix the state's "budget crisis" if it wins when the state heads to the polls next month.

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Ex-Liberal hits out at 'bankrupting' AFL stadium

Tasmania's plan for a new stadium has been criticised by a former Liberal who was part of the government when the contract with the AFL was inked.

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Man admits manslaughter of mother-of-four

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 37-year-old woman, admitting he drove a car at her on a rural property.

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Liberals prescribe plan to expand role of chemists

The Liberals have opened the first weekend of Tasmania's election campaign focused on health as Labor vows to improve the way major infrastructure is delivered.

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Syd-Hob changes after deaths, helmets remain optional

The organisation that administers the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has finished its report into the tragic 2024 edition of the event.

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Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Early attendance figures for Dark Mofo show the festival is alive and kicking, even though it's offering coffin rides - all in the name of art, of course.

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Parties in full swing, tough path to election majority

Tasmania's major parties face an uphill battle to get the swings required to rule in majority after the upcoming election, polling suggests.

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Embattled premier's request for early election granted

Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years after the beleaguered Liberal premier was granted an early election.

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Hillcrest jumping castle legal battles to continue

Further legal action is looming after the operator of a jumping castle that became airborne and killed six children was found not guilty of criminal breaches.

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Tasmania's AFL saga 'embarrassing' for our state: Paine

Former Test star Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the "laughing stock" of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.

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