'Ungovernable': voters lament constant state of crisis A landmark censure of a premier has raised fears of more political tumult but all Tasmanian parties say they aren't keen for a third election in as many years. AAP · Jul 17
TAS:Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned. AAP · Jun 17
TAS:Premier faces censure motion after ministers' exits Political heat has ramped up on a premier after two ministers quit amid allegations they misled parliament and have not provided detail about court matters. AAP · Jun 17
Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned. AAP · Jun 17
TAS:Second minister out over legal questions, transparency Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty. AAP · Jun 16
TAS:Liberals lose another minister over legal, racing saga A Tasmanian minister has resigned from cabinet after questions were raised about her spending $300,000 on legal fees and knowledge of election campaign texts. AAP · Jun 16
Second minister out over legal questions, transparency Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty. AAP · Jun 16
TAS:Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign. AAP · Jun 15
Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign. AAP · Jun 15
Horse abuse allegations prompt race charges Four horse-racing stakeholders, including a leading trainer, have been charged with breaching rules after a review uncovered mistreatment concerns. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
High profile candidates jostle for Tas election seats Both familiar and new faces are throwing their hats into the ring in Tasmania's upcoming election as the issue of the Macquarie Stadium continues to dominate. AAP · Feb 17, 2024
Weapon X-Men introduces a new super-team made up entirely of Wolverine variants Including the all-new character Jane Howlett GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2023
Tasmanian greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock says he placed harness racing bet at centre of integrity row A leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer defends placing a $1,400 track side bet at long odds on a harness race at the centre of an integrity probe, as the Greens leader produces photos in parliament she says raises animal cruelty concerns at the trainer's property. ABC News · Mar 29, 2023
JackJumpers basketball team CEO Simon Brookhouse resigns The Tasmania JackJumpers basketball team is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer after sensationally parting ways with inaugural club boss Simon Brookhouse. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
ABC News · Apr 1, 2022 Ongoing questions around JackJumpers grant could test public trust in government In the court of public opinion there is often very little difference between a conflict of interest, a perceived conflict of interest, and the potential for a conflict of interest. At the end of the day, they all undermine trust in politicians, writes Ellen Coulter.
AAP · Feb 25, 2022 Tasmanian Liberals lose another minister Tasmania's Liberal government has lost a second minister in less than a month, with Jane Howlett stepping back from duties for personal reasons.
ABC News · Feb 25, 2022 Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett resigns from state cabinet Tasmanian cabinet minister Jane Howlett resigns her portfolios for "personal reasons" after the death of her brother but will remain in state parliament, Premier Peter Gutwein says.
ABC News · Feb 20, 2022 Victorian sports minister says collaboration with Tasmania on Commonwealth Games unlikely The Tasmanian government had hoped the state could join forces with greater Victoria to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victoria's sports minister says that is unlikely.