Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbing murder of ex-wife Darren Mark Wake has been jailed for 26 years for the stabbing murder of his former partner at her Hobart home on Christmas Day. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Judge accused of partner assault 'broken' after split A judge was a "broken man" after splitting up with a woman he allegedly struck several times and pushed into a mantelpiece, a magistrate has heard. AAP · Jul 23, 2024
He 'flipped': woman recounts judge's alleged tracking A woman has told of the control and coercion she felt while in a relationship with a Tasmanian Supreme Court judge accused of intimidation and assault. AAP · Jul 15, 2024
Hospital staffer certified deaths 'outside the law' An independent review has found a senior staff member at a Tasmanian hospital signed off on death certificates outside the scope of the law. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to hitting woman Olympic silver-medal-winning rower Simon Peter Burgess will be sentenced for assault and family violence breaches after admitting he hit a woman in the head. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
'Given a voice': youth centre victims reach $75m deal Lawyers representing former detainees who were abused at Tasmania's youth detention centre have reached an in-principle $75 million settlement with the state. AAP · Jun 21, 2024
Survivor hopes others get strength from $2m legal fight Katrina Munting has been awarded more than $2 million by the Supreme Court of Tasmania after suing the state and her high school teacher abuser for damages. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
Judge 'assault and abuse' case to hear 14 witnesses A court hearing for a Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is expected to include 14 witnesses. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
Former Miss Australia 'punched, abused' then-husband Former Miss Australia and ex-politician Kathryn Isobel Hay is accused of emotionally abusing and intimidating her former husband over eight years. AAP · May 28, 2024
Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review Tasmania's government has announced a review into the management of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart, the island state's top natural tourist attraction. AAP · May 23, 2024
Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll Tasmania's premier says four of 48 recommendations from an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions won't be delivered by their July deadline. AAP · May 23, 2024
Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees There are calls for urgent government intervention after a "dangerous" spike in the number of detainees at Tasmania's troubled youth detention centre. AAP · May 22, 2024
Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted A statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther, which a council had voted to taken down, has been spray painted and cut off at the ankles. AAP · May 15, 2024
Another opportunity to see Aurora Australis The colourful Aurora Australis lights caused by a large geomagnetic storm may be visible in some Australian states for a second night. AAP · May 12, 2024
AAP · May 3, 2024 Japan-bought patrol ship to ramp up anti-whaling fight A former fisheries vessel has been bought from the Japanese government by anti-whaling activists for use in the Southern Ocean.
AAP · Apr 30, 2024 Hearing date for judge accused of assault, intimidation A Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is set to face a court hearing of more than a week.
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 Rockliff 'absolutely confident' of minority support Tasmania's premier says his Liberal minority has "absolutely" garnered the support required to govern from at least one independent on the crossbench.
AAP · Apr 1, 2024 Thousands toast winning JackJumpers' return to Tasmania About 7000 people have packed the Tasmania JackJumpers' home venue to celebrate the NBL club's maiden championship win.
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Tasmanian voters seemingly unmoved by electioneering Tasmanians will head to the polls on March 23 but it remains to be seen if campaigning by the major parties has swayed voters.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself Tasmanian Labor appears open to supporting construction of a new stadium but only after the state's AFL club "proves itself".
AAP · Mar 11, 2024 Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is up to Labor's true believers to get the decade-long opposition across the line at the upcoming Tasmanian election.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Independents, minor parties could hold election sway A mixed bag of independents and minor parties could hold powerful positions in Tasmania's parliament after the March 23 state poll.
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.
AAP · Mar 1, 2024 Mystery around locations of native forestry grow plan The location of native forest parcels slated to be logged in Tasmania under a Liberal government election pledge may not be made public during the campaign.
AAP · Feb 28, 2024 Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.