The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Ahead of a do-or-die vote on approval for a contentious stadium, a pair of key independent politicians have flagged issues with the project's price tag.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

Webster takes five on tough day for his Test chances

Beau Webster has done everything in his power to keep his Test spot, taking five wickets for Tasmania against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Tas treasurer defends 'right-sizing' public sector cuts

Tasmania's public service must be cut back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels to help curb ballooning debt, the state's treasurer says.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Tassie Test aspirant's 'pinch yourself' moment

Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

'No idea': Tasmania Devils boss on stadium vote result

The chief executive of the Tasmania Devils remains uncertain if state parliament will vote for a stadium vital for entry to the AFL and AFLW.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated

Equality advocates are rejoicing after nation-leading laws allowing men convicted of homosexuality under former laws passed a state parliament.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

Ex-senator takes scalpel to spending in debut budget

The public service will be "right-sized" and discretionary government spending tightened in a state budget weighed down by growing debt.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

Webster fails again as Tasmania slide to Shield loss

Australia's Test allrounder Beau Webster failed again with the bat for Tasmania in a heavy Sheffield Shield loss to Victoria.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Young gun batting Victoria towards Shield win

Former Australia opener Marcus Harris has joined young gun Campbell Kellaway in batting Victoria towards a big Sheffield Shield lead against Tasmania.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025