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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

More than a quarter of voters in one state - and plenty of MPs too - will be shuffled into new seats under a major redraw of electoral boundaries.

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Historic brewery could be bought by state's taxpayers

A brewery that will wind up production after 145 years could be bought by a state government but it is unclear what they plan to do with the site.

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Neil the Seal has returned to the ocean, but scientists are now worried about what’s next, given his huge size and chaotic behavior

“As a community, we’re just going to have to adapt.”

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'It happened overnight': property investors go cold on Tasmania after two-year gold rush

One area increased by 240 per cent in two years.

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Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art has announced plans to develop MONA Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

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Social media star Neil the seal safely returns to sea

Wildlife authorities have given an update about the location of Neil, a five-year-old southern elephant seal who has made big waves online.

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'Attack on farmers': questions over mass land sale

A peak farmers group and political parties at multiple levels have slammed a federal government green light for the sale of farmland for timber production.

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A Pet Psychic Has Spoken To Neil The Seal & TBH His Message For Us Is Brutal

A TikTok pet psychic claims she connected with viral Tasmanian icon Neil the Seal, and his message for humanity is surprisingly savage.

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What Officials Are Saying About The ‘Double-Edged Sword’ Of Neil The Seal’s Viral Fame

The one-tonne elephant seal has grabbed international headlines and attracted local crowds.

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‘It’s Neil’s world and we’re just living in it’: Tasmania’s menace is back. As he wreaks a trail of destruction, officials ask tourists to stay away

People forget he is a wild, aggressive animal.

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Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

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Neil Seal smashes cars, blocks roads in Tasmania and has 1.4 million fans. Now Australia is asking people to respect his privacy

Tasmania's newest celebrity, Neil the elephant seal, is causing a stir with his destructive rampages and massive TikTok following. Wildlife officials are concerned his fame could lead to a tragic end, similar to a walrus euthanized last year. Authorities urge the public to keep their distance to prevent dangerous encounters…

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Bad boy elephant seal Neil wreaks havoc across Tasmania sparking public safety fears

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir

The Independent UK

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

The Tasmania Devils are narrowing in on their inaugural AFL coach, but the fledgling club's boss is tight-lipped about preferred candidates.

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Ex-Big Bash player faces jail for child sexual abuse

A one-time fast bowler who played for the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers will face sentencing after sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl.

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'Give him space': plea to keep Neil the seal safe

A southern elephant seal who has returned to his usual suburban beach haunt is attracting thousands of spectators and social media "fame".

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Tasmanians warned of ‘loving Neil to death’ as 1,000kg seal’s antics feed ‘double-edged sword’ of fame

Large, potentially dangerous animals in some cases have to be euthanised if there is risky behaviour by the public, wildlife official says

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A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it

The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviour

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Cancer cure for Tassie devils could be in their genes

Scientists and an American bioscience company are teaming up to explore whether a mutated gene makes the Tasmanian devil more susceptible to deadly cancer.

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Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them

Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.

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27 Stunning Finalist Photos From the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize 2026

Each year, the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize brings together striking images that show science at its most visually powerful, from intricate microscopic structures to vast, awe-inspiring cosmic scenes.

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Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

A man who shot dead a veteran police officer during a routine job has been sentenced, with a judge describing the murder as a premeditated ambush.

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'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.

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Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’

At Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast, punters queued for brushtail bao. It took the chef behind the dish six months of tinkering to persuade people to try it

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Hawthorn coach shuts down Tasmania, Carlton speculation

Sam Mitchell has hosed down speculation of a shock move to Tasmania or Carlton, saying he's happy as Hawthorn coach amid early contract talks.

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