The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmania the centre of pre-election blitz

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will spend time campaigning in crucial electorates in Tasmania, ahead of an expected May election.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Tasmania rain threes in statement NBL win

NBL newcomers Tasmania have equalled an NBL record 22 made three's in an outstanding shooting performance against Illawarra.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Blues set-up intriguing Shield run chase

Half-centuries from Matthew Gilkes and Jason Sangha have allowed NSW to declare and set up a final day run chase for Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.

AAP · Feb 20, 2022

Victoria records 20 Covid deaths, NSW 12 and Qld 10 – as it happened

Western Australia premier says he will spend week in hotel quarantine to avoid perceptions he will benefit from timing of border reopening; SA election campaign officially begins. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022

Tasmania's check-in requirements are easing. Here's what you need to know

From tonight, Tasmanians won't need to use the Check In TAS app when entering most venues. But there are still some sites where it is required. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

Rainbird has NSW struggling in shield

New South Wales have lost early wickets in their key Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania after Sam Rainbird produced early fireworks with the ball.

AAP · Feb 18, 2022

Thousands of homes left empty in Tasmania despite critical rental shortage

An analysis of Taswater data suggests that thousands of investors are choosing to leave their properties empty, despite Hobart having the tightest rental market in the country.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

Tasmania winds back COVID check-in codes

Tasmania is lifting QR code check-in rules at many public venues, but they will still be used at bars, pubs, nightclubs and the casino.

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

In heatwave conditions, tall eucalypt forests in Tasmania, Australia no longer absorb carbon

Southern Tasmania’s tall eucalyptus forests are exceptionally good at taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into wood.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2022

Fears for ancient Huon pines as fire sweeps through Tasmanian wilderness

A stand of ancient Huon pine trees is under threat from a bushfire burning in Tasmania's remote south-west.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2022