The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Man's body found in search for diver missing off coast

A body has been recovered in the search for a diver who went missing off Tasmania's east coast.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election

Tasmania is set to head to the polls more than a year early after the state's minority Liberal premier failed to resolve an impasse with two independents.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Tas premier shouldn't let election call drag: analyst

Tasmania's minority Liberal premier is actively considering triggering an early election after talks with two key independents didn't reach his desired outcome.

AAP · Feb 11, 2024

Australia's only Liberal government lives on - for now

The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Precious Jewell knock leads Tigers past battling Bulls

Tasmania have kept their one-day cup final hopes alive courtesy of a bonus-point defeat of Queensland at the Gabba in the penultimate round.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Controversial union heavyweight John Setka to retire

Influential Victoria and Tasmania Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union boss John Setka is set to retire after a long and controversial career.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Tasmania's minority Liberal government on thin ice

Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Investigation launched into Launceston hospital deaths

Tasmania's health department is reviewing deaths at a hospital after a parliamentary inquiry heard allegations against a former top doctor.

AAP · Feb 7, 2024

Maugean skate has 'enough' protection, Tasmania says

Tasmania has asked the federal government not to make changes to fishing arrangements in Macquarie Harbour, where the threatened Maugean skate lives.

AAP · Feb 7, 2024

Hospital head 'falsified death certificates'

An inquiry has been told a former senior executive at a Tasmanian hospital falsified death certificates and didn't report matters for investigation as required.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024