The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Does Tasmania need more politicians? Greens call for bigger talent pool in wake of Sarah Courtney's resignation

The exit of government minister Sarah Courtney has led to calls for a return to a 35-seat Tasmanian lower house, but not everyone agrees that more MPs means better governance.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

The Loop: Definition of 'fully vaccinated' to change, Prince Charles met with Queen before positive COVID test, Tasmania's Commonwealth Games bid

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ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

The gravel oval of Queenstown and other great Tasmanian venues for the Commonwealth Games

Tasmania has none of the sports infrastructure, hospitality staff, rental cars, public transport, airport capacity or accommodation to properly host a Commonwealth Games — but that won't stop it trying, writes James Dunlevie.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2022

Tas records one new virus death, 637 cases

Tasmania has reported one additional coronavirus death and 637 new cases, the highest figure in a week.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

MP Ken O'Dowd's retirement signals race for Queensland's 'must win' seat

It's almost twice the size of Tasmania and relies heavily on both industry and agriculture. This central Queensland electorate is considered an "absolutely critical, must-win seat" by the major parties, and it is up for grabs as its retiring LNP incumbent steps down from office today.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022

Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022

Tasmania's COVID-19 backfill plan to use relief teachers may fall short

Anne Marmion loves being a relief teacher but potential exposure to COVID-19 and the ramifications for ageing family members is keeping her away from the classroom. She says she's not alone.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022

‘Protects the nose, mouth, eyes’: Tasmanian government sends large adult masks to children

Masks that cover children’s entire faces were included in back-to-school Covid packs, but government insists junior sizes available

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022

Man whose partner set alight lodges appeal

A Tasmanian man whose then-partner was set on fire is appealing his conviction and sentence for attempted murder, arguing a jury member was "contaminated".

AAP · Feb 9, 2022

Dairy giant legal victory in Tas milk spat

Chinese-owned company Van Dairy Group won't have to pay the former owner of its farms in Tasmania some $2.2 million it claimed it was owed.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022