The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Two of the Tasmania Devils' first batch of AFL signings have spoken about their aspirations and reasons for joining the expansion club.

AAP · Sep 30

Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings

Eight teenagers, including a highly fancied Western Australian youngster, have become the Tasmania Devils' maiden AFL signings.

AAP · Sep 29

From ‘disgrace and pollution’ to ‘pride’: how Australians came to embrace their convict family ties

Convictism “left a stain” on Australia’s penal colonies “which time alone will be able to efface”, according to the South Australian Register newspaper in 1856.

The Conversation · Sep 27

Test discard shines in SA's one-day win over Tasmania

An axed Test batsman flourished as South Australia defeated Tasmania in their One-Day Cup fixture in Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 23

More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016

Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.

AAP · Sep 21

Tassie smash WA in One-Day Cup

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and fast bowler Riley Meredith have speared Tasmania to a comfortable nine-wicket win over WA in the One-Day Cup.

AAP · Sep 20

In 2018, Tasmania built a road using 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 printer cartridges; engineers expected it to last 15% longer

What if the road beneath your feet was made partly from the rubbish you threw away? In Tasmania, that idea became real in 2018. Engineers built an experimental stretch of road using about 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 discarded printer cartridges. The materials were processed and added…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Meet 10-year-old Ollie Brunskill who saved baby sister from kitchen fire, earned bravery award

Ten-year-old Ollie Brunskill became a real-life hero after spotting a kitchen fire at his Tasmania home and alerting his mother. The boy, dressed as Link from The Legend of Zelda for Book Week, then rescued his baby sister, Nora. His quick thinking helped his family escape safely as flames engulfed…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Australian couple bought a barren 26-hectare island; 17 years later, they moved in

A 26-hectare island in Tasmania became the focus of a 17-year transformation after Ralph and Caralyn Mansfield bought the neglected property in 2002. Covered largely by gorse and lacking basic infrastructure, Ram Island required years of clearing, planning and construction. In 2019, the couple finally moved into their custom-built, self-sufficient…

The Times of India · Sep 16