The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Coalition’s $220m pledge for native forestry ‘bad news’ for threatened species, conservationists say

Morrison says he ‘won’t support any shutdowns of native forestry’ as he announces new Tasmania hub in country’s most marginal electorate

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022

Federal election: Scott Morrison grilled over integrity commission, Anthony Albanese heads to coal country to tout health plans — as it happened

On the final day of campaigning before the long weekend, Prime Minister Scott Morrison faces questions over a promise to establish a federal integrity commission as Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese campaigns in Cessnock.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Hawthorn Village aged care home found noncompliant after failing to meet half its performance benchmarks

The national aged care regulator has reprimanded a Tasmanian aged care home for failing to meet half of its performance benchmarks.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Bridget Archer facing Ross Hart in fight for Bass, which Liberals hold by margin of just 0.4 per cent

In the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, sitting Liberal member Bridget Archer is going up against the former member, Labor's Ross Hart.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Bleaching in deep waters off Tasmania

An Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies has found evidence of bleaching in sponges for the first time in deep-shelf waters off Tasmania's east coast.

AAP · Apr 12, 2022

10,000 eligible voters could swing seats in Tasmania, but need to enrol by Thursday

If you intend to have your say in next month's federal election, you might like to prioritise that ahead of organising the Easter egg hunt.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

COVID-19 infections switch from young to older people as hospital cases spike to record level

The number of people admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in Tasmania is now at record highs, with the number of older Tasmanians infected quadrupling in three weeks.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Ex-TV journalist new Tas Liberal minister

Jo Palmer has been elevated to the Tasmanian Liberal government's cabinet as part of a shuffle triggered by the resignation of former premier Peter Gutwein.

AAP · Apr 11, 2022

Tasmania has 'a habit' of large seat swings, and this election won't be any different, experts say

The marginal Tasmanian electorates of Bass, Braddon and Lyons are likely to get plenty of visits from federal politicians over the six weeks before the election.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

NSW and Tasmania first stops on party leaders' federal election campaign trail

Australians living in marginal seats can expect a barrage of attention from the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader as the pair kick off the first full day of the election campaign in seats they're hoping to flip.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022