The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmania to be digitally mapped and modeled to help predict disasters and save lives

In a world-first, Tasmania will be recreated in a real-time virtual model to help predict where disasters will happen and how to keep communities safer.

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

Clubs, organistations with Tasmanian Liberal patrons on receiving end of pre-election cash splash

Tasmanian Liberal MPs were patrons or members of at least seven organisations that won taxpayer-funded grants after pre-election promises — but the government is adamant the local community does not expect organisations to be ineligible "simply because a candidate is a patron".

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

Inquest finds missing woman Darlene Geertsema killed by ex-partner John Shepherd

Tasmanian mother of six, Darlene Avis Geertsema, who disappeared over 40 years ago was killed by her former partner, a coroner finds — with police confirming they will "review the findings".

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

Joint public inquest for Hillcrest victims

A Tasmanian coroner says an inquest into the deaths of six children in a jumping castle accident will be heard "as soon as reasonably possible".

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Stadium needed for Tas AFL bid: McLachlan

AFL CEO GIllon McLachlan has indicated Tasmania's bid for inclusion in the league is contingent on the island state building a new stadium.

AAP · Jun 9, 2022

Tasmania's link to Australia's National Electricity Market explained

In 2016, Tasmania was on the brink of being powerless when its undersea electricity cable broke and its dams were nearly empty. But these days it can produce more than enough power locally to supply homes and businesses. So, should the island unplug from the rest of Australia?

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Liberal politician scores $150k grant for rowing club where daughter is a member

A taxpayer-funded grant promised by a Tasmanian Liberal candidate during the 2021 state election funnelled $150,000 into the rowing club where her daughter was a member.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Tasmania Has Committed To Raising The Detention Age To 14 In A Big Step For Youth Law Reform

It's one of multiple reforms to Tassie's youth justice system.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 8, 2022

Tasmania set to be first jurisdiction to raise minimum age of children in youth detention

A proposed reform to Tasmanian law is welcomed as a move which could "change the lives of a lot of kids" by keeping them out of prison — but advocates say there is another key issue which must be addressed.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

NBL JackJumpers re-sign American import

Tasmania JackJumpers have re-signed American import Josh Magette for the 2022-23 NBL season on a one-year contract.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022