The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmania reports 868 new virus cases

Tasmania has reported 868 new COVID-19 infections, a dip on the number recorded 24 hours earlier, as it records a 15th successive day of rising active cases.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Tasmania to build 10,000 affordable homes in 10 years but thousands of people sit on public housing waitlist

The Tasmanian government unveils an ambitious 10-year plan to build more homes. But with the state's housing crisis more acute than ever, some are worried it might still leave many without a home in the short term.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

NSW death toll rises to five; more ‘high impact’ storms forecast for Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

Tassie unveils plans for stadium in Hobart

The Tasmanian government has unveiled plans for a $750 million stadium in Hobart, should the AFL grant the state a licence for a team.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Tasmania coming back online after six-hour outage of internet and mobile services

Much of the state was left without internet after two of the three cables connecting Tasmania to the mainland were taken offline

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

Tasmanian internet and phone services down in 'major' outage across much of the state

EFTPOS, banking services and travel are affected by a major network fault which cut Tasmania off from the rest of the country.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Tasmania reports 957 COVID-19 cases

Tasmania has reported 957 new COVID-19 cases, the island state's highest daily figure in more than five weeks.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

Death toll rises to 10 as bodies found in Lismore and Glen Esk – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022

Just how bad could a big solar storm be in the internet age? And how would Australia be affected?

In 1859 a massive solar storm knocked out the telegraph, but back then there was no electricity or internet. So what would happen if a storm that big hit today?

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

Tough Law helps Perth to NBL win

A tough effort from import Vic Law helped Perth overcome another poor start to beat Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and end their three-match NBL losing run

AAP · Feb 28, 2022