The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

AAP · Oct 3, 2025

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Urgent action is needed to combat feral deer numbers after a survey reveals their numbers have increased and range has spread.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

The Tasmania Devils have announced their maiden VFLW signing, a player who has experience at AFLW level with the Swans and Bulldogs.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

'Unprepared' hikers rescued after bushwalker dies

A bushwalker is dead and others have been rescued from a remote national park after a group of Chinese nationals "not prepared" for conditions got into trouble.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

Cradle Mountain tourist dies after walking group overwhelmed by extreme weather at national park

Tasmania police say four Chinese nationals were found by another group of walkers on Friday but one woman tragically died

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025

'Like a train': remote earthquake biggest in decades

An early morning "train-like" earthquake has been felt across a state, but no damage to homes or hydro electricity infrastructure has been reported.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Tasmania will compensate people for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions. Could others follow suit?

In the coming week, the Tasmanian parliament will consider two bills that will cement Tasmania as the Rainbow Isle.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025

Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

Tasmania's Labor opposition has confirmed its support for the Macquarie Point AFL stadium, ahead of a parliamentary vote that will decide its fate.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

Jackies bounce back with hard-fought NBL win over Perth

Bryce starred in Perth - Hamilton, not Cotton - as the Tasmania JackJumpers opened their NBL account with a three-point win over the Wildcats.

AAP · Sep 20, 2025