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Land tax in Tasmania is about to get slashed. Here's what impact it'll have

Tasmanian government-proposed tax relief is hoped to ease the cost of living for owners of rental properties, shacks, vacant land and commercial property. But an expert says it is unlikely to benefit tenants.

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Ex-Labor MP new Tasmanian Liberal minister

Tasmania's Liberal government will start the parliamentary year with two fresh ministers and a new lower house member following recent resignations.

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Tasmanian teachers sheltering in Kyiv basement after being unable to fly out of Ukraine due to COVID diagnosis

Two Tasmanian teachers who were unable to fly out of Kyiv in the weeks before war broke out due their COVID-19 diagnoses are now hiding in the basement of their school with colleagues and four cats.

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Tasmania reports 734 new virus cases

Tasmania has recorded 734 new coronavirus infections, with the island state's number of active cases again increasing.

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Lake Pedder was flooded 50 years ago for hydro power, but could it now be time to drain it?

The flooding of a pristine alpine lake adorned by pink quartzite beach 50 years ago ignited some of the first big environmental protests in Australia, but some say it is not too late to restore the lake to its former glory.

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‘It’s not rocket science’: how the world’s fastest parrot could be saved

While swift parrot numbers plunge, their Tasmanian breeding grounds are still being logged. It’s a recipe for extinction, experts say

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Logging in mountain biking town Derby 'not consistent with the Tasmanian brand', locals say

In Tasmania's north eastern forests, the mountain-biking hub of Derby is caught between its past and its future, as logging machinery rolls into town.

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Bullets down hot JackJumpers in NBL

The Brisbane Bullets dominated under the basket to defeat the in-form Tasmania JackJumpers and snap a three-game NBL losing streak

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How Louise Fairfax overcame grief to become third woman to climb all Tasmania's Abels

When Louise Fairfax lost her soulmate, the thought of climbing the final Abel mountains on her list seemed "trivial". Slowly after some time, she did.

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Glory women aim to topple Sky Blues

Perth Glory can take a huge step towards securing a finals berth if they can beat ladder leaders Sydney FC in Tasmania.

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'Legal issues' delay Hillcrest donations

Families of those killed in Tasmania's jumping castle tragedy are yet to receive some $1.4 million in online donations, with the delay blamed on legal issues.

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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.

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Tas reports one new virus death, 851 cases

Tasmania has recorded another COVID-19 death, the 25th since the beginning of the pandemic, and 851 new cases, as the state prepares to ease border rules.

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Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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COVID-19 mask rules explained for every state and territory

States across Australia are shifting their mask laws after months of mandates. Here's a breakdown on what is and isn't changing.

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Four murder charges over rural Tas death

Two more people have been charged with murder following the death of a man at a property in the tiny town of Sprent in northwest Tasmania.

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Tas records slight rise in new virus cases

Tasmania has recorded 853 new COVID-19 infections, a slight increase on the figure reported 24 hours earlier.

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Call for umpires as Tasmanian football leagues faces critical shortages

When Matthew retired from playing footy, he became an umpire to "give a little bit back to the game". He says it has given him one of the best seats in the house.

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Transgender advocates speak out against senator Claire Chandler's proposal to "save" women's sport

Senator Claire Chandler's "Save Women's Sport" bill has been described as unnecessary and discriminatory by transgender advocates, who say most sporting organisations support inclusion.

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Second murder charge over rural Tas death

A second person, an 18-year-old woman, has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered at a rural property in northwest Tasmania.

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Tas opens door to unvaccinated travellers

People coming to Tasmania will no longer have to prove their COVID-19 vaccination status, in a move that allows unvaccinated travellers quarantine-free entry.

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Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award

The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.

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Tasmanian cyclist killed on morning ride at Kingston Beach

A cyclist in his 50s has died after falling off his bike into the path of an oncoming car.

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Tas records sharp rise in virus cases

Tasmania has reported 820 new COVID-19 cases, the island state's highest daily figure in about a month.

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