The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Former Tasmanian Labor leader eyes off federal tilt

Rebecca White, who led Tasmanian Labor to three state elections, will stand for the party in the electorate of Lyons at the next federal poll.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

A climate solutions innovator and an Olympic swimming star are among Tasmanians recognised in the Australian of the Year awards.

AAP · Nov 6, 2024

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Coach keeps faith despite another loss for JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have suffered a fifth loss from six games, falling to the Sydney Kings in their NBL clash at Qudos Bank Arena.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Western Australia are in a strong position after day three of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart with Tasmania 133 runs in arrears.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Four whales are reportedly stuck on the Tasmania coast in an area a wildlife expert previously warned is a "stranding hotspot" during spring.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up

Three Tasmania state-owned services companies could be merged in a bid by the minority Liberal government to boost performance and accountability.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Jayden Goodwin and Hilton Cartwright will look to extend their strong partnership for WA, who moved to within 87 of Tasmania's first-innings total in Hobart.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024