The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

10 of the best Australian sparkling wines for every budget

From a $25 Victorian prosecco to a top-shelf Tasmanian sparkling rosé, these are the best local bottles to buy this festive season

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2025

Two years later the missing tourist’s phone is found after friends fly in to restart search

A missing Belgian tourist’s phone is found in Tasmania more than two years later as friends restart a search that may finally bring answers.

The Fashion Central · Dec 13, 2025

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

It's been a bumpy road, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are back in business, overcoming a horror 0-13 start to have their way with the Taipans in Cairns.

AAP · Dec 13, 2025

Hot and cold: diverging weather risks fires starting

Hot conditions in the west and stormy weather impacting the east of Australia is putting a strain on firefighters battling bushfires.

AAP · Dec 12, 2025

Weather tracker: Australia bushfires could be most dangerous since ‘black summer’

Fires are burning across NSW, with Tasmania also facing an emergency, while in the US, Washington state braces for floods

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

The Tasmania JackJumpers stopped a fast-starting South East Melbourne to notch a crucial NBL win, just their second of the last nine games.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania

Dozens of bushfires raged over the weekend as far afield as the mid-north coast of New South Wales and Tasmania’s east coast. A NSW firefighter tragically lost his life, 16 homes burned down in the NSW town of Koolewong and four in Bulahdelah, and another 19 burned down in Tasmania’s…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

Australia’s bushfires were held at bay by five wet years — but experts warn the country is ‘ready to burn’

Blazes in NSW and Tasmania have already led to a firefighter losing his life and close to 40 homes being destroyed as an ominous fire season begins

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025