The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Swarm of jellyfish swimming in bioluminescence looks ‘magical’ – but it’s a warning sign

Biologist says the massive numbers of jellyfish and algae in Tasmania’s Storm Bay are ‘drivers of harm in the ocean’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2025

Literacy boost plea to improve student success

A review into a state's education system calls for a boost to literacy programs, a trial of a UK-style model grouping schools together and other measures.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

Baby dead and five injured in horrific house fire in Tasmania

Firefighters pulled a child and adult from the Rokeby home on Sunday morning but were unable to reach the infant in time

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2025

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

AAP · Jan 11, 2025

JackJumpers beat 36ers in last-second overtime thriller

Huge late buckets from Majok Deng and Milton Doyle have helped Tasmania overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit in a stunning overtime defeat of Adelaide.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

We tracked the Tasmanian boobook as it flew a remarkable 250 kilometres non-stop across Bass Strait

Every year, tens of thousands of land birds make a long flight across Bass Strait – the stretch of water separating Tasmania from continental Australia.

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.

AAP · Jan 9, 2025

Beach shacks are an iconic part of Australian summer. Yet, they also have a hidden, more complex history

From the Torres Strait to Tasmania, and from the east coast to the west, beach shacks are an iconic part of Australian coastal history.

The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025

Illawarra Hawks hit back to surprise JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks have bounced back from two-straight home losses to hand the Tasmania JackJumpers consecutive defeats in the NBL.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Hidden women of history: the Australian children’s author who captured the bush – before May Gibbs’ Australiana empire

May Gibbs is a household name in Australia. Her most famous book, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, published in 1918, has never been out of print. Chances are you have read her work, or had it read to you. You’ll almost certainly have seen her personified native flora illustrations, which…

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025