The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Australia weather: after hottest spring on record, a very warm and humid start to summer forecast

BoM says rainfall to bring brief respite from temperatures in 30s for parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

Masked owls, wild devils and giant crayfish: inside the ancient forests of Tasmania’s Takayna

Teeming with wildlife under lush canopies, this area in Australia’s island state is one of the world’s most remarkable – and one most in need of protection

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024

JackJumpers hold on for gritty NBL win over 36ers

The in-form Tasmania JackJumpers have ended the Adelaide 36ers' 10-game home winning streak and kept their top-six hopes alive with a gritty four-point win.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Ward continues good form for Tassie in Sheffield Shield

Tasmania are intent on making a sporting declaration on day four of their Sheffield Shield match after taking a 252-run lead to stumps on day three.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Webster makes case with wickets and runs in Shield

Beau Webster's impressive Sheffield Shield run has continued, scoring a half-century for Tasmania before being unlucky not to claim more than two NSW wickets.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

‘He was wedged like an hourglass’: rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter’s leg

Lithuanian tourist pack rafting on Franklin River still fighting for life in Tasmanian hospital

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024

Ward leads NSW talent in piling on runs against Blues

NSW juniors Tim Ward, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Jordan Silk have all scored runs for Tasmania against the Blues, helping them to 4-251 in the Sheffield Shield.

AAP · Nov 24, 2024

Man has leg amputated after being stuck between rocks for more than 20 hours in Tasmania

Tourist party submerged in water during hours-long ideal at Australian beauty spot

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Man fights for life after leg amputated in river rescue

A man is fighting for life and his leg has been amputated after he became stuck in rapids in the Franklin River while out on the water with friends.

AAP · Nov 23, 2024

Weekend heatwave forecast for NSW and Victoria, with temperatures to top 36C in Melbourne

Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024