The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmania records 584 new COVID-19 cases

Tasmania has reported 584 new COVID-19 infections, with 19 people now in hospital.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Tasmanian economy flying high on paper but businesses fear it's all in the past

Tasmania has topped an economic performance table for the eighth consecutive quarter but business owner Shannon Ruffels is living a very different reality.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022

Murder charge over rural Tasmania death

Tasmania Police have charged a 25-year-old man with murder after the body of another man was discovered on a rural property in the tiny town of Sprent.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022

Man charged with murder, burglary after body found at Sprent, Tasmania

A 25-year-old man is charged with murder after a body was found on a rural property at Sprent in Tasmania's north-west on Sunday.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

Aboriginal carving damage claim probed

Authorities are investigating reports of possible damage to culturally significant Aboriginal rock carvings in Tasmania's rugged northwest.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022

One virus death, 712 new cases in Tasmania

Tasmania has recorded one coronavirus death, an 80-year-old woman, and 712 new cases.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Tasmania records fourth COVID-19 death since reopening border and 712 new cases

An 80-year-old woman becomes the fourth death linked to COVID-19 in Tasmania since the state's border reopened to hotspots last month.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Body of missing swimmer found in Tas gorge

The body of a young swimmer who went missing at a popular gorge in northern Tasmania has been found by police divers.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Crowds march for Invasion Day protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022