The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

One-time Big Bash League player accused of child abuse

A former cricketer who represented Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes has been accused of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

AAP · Apr 16, 2025

Labor and the Greens likely to gain Senate seats at the election

As well as the election for the full House of Representatives, there will be an election on May 3 for 40 of the 76 senators. The 72 state senators have six-year terms, with half of them up for election every three years. The four territory senators are all up for…

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Melbourne add Fabijan Krslovic in NBL title hunt

NBL veteran Fabijan Krslovic has joined Melbourne United on a two-year deal after leaving the Tasmania JackJumpers, where he won a title in 2024.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Tasmania’s Dark Mofo is back with a bang – and a car crash: festival announces 2025 program

After a year off, the often controversial art festival returns in 2025, having signed a new three-year funding deal with the state government

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025

Jane Rawson moved to ‘unspoiled’ Tasmania to outrun climate change, but the fearful questions followed

This is a ridiculous book. That’s not my opinion or choice of words. It is how Jane Rawson, the author, describes Human/Nature within its own pages. It’s a throwaway comment, perhaps one an editor would have questioned – the type of loose thread that could easily have been snipped with…

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Tasmania's premier is seeking advice on alternative ways to progress the state's AFL stadium, after a report outlined cost blowouts and a tight time frame.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do?

Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the “woke” agendas out of the education system. Noting the Commonwealth government “doesn’t own or run a school”, Dutton told a Sky audience in Brisbane that people wondered why there was “a…

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025

Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Battle over salmon farming law change spills into court

Bob Brown's environmental group has lodged a legal challenge against federal law changes to protect salmon farming in a remote harbour.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Hawthorn should share Tasmania with Devils: coach

The Hawks and Devils can co-exist in Tasmania when the latter enters the AFL in 2028, according to Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025