The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

High lead levels detected near Tas recycling plant

There is no risk of harm to the community after elevated levels of lead dust were detected near a Tasmanian recycling plant as investigations continue.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

Court orders temporary halt to logging in Tasmanian forest ahead of swift parrot case

Bob Brown Foundation wants logging banned in area of forest south of Hobart, claiming it is breeding habitat for endangered bird

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

'Horse mistreatment, race fixing' in harness industry

A report into harness racing in Tasmania has outlined regulatory failures and found a leading trainer mistreated horses and has been involved in fixing results.

AAP · Jan 31, 2024

Wildcats and JackJumpers join United in NBL title race

The Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers have shown Melbourne United have a fight on their hands to win the NBL title.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned to top NBL form, emphatically beating league-leading Melbourne United by 21 points in Hobart.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze

Foundation Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth will remain in charge of the side currently sitting third in a tight NBL top six until at least 2027.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Afternoon Update: Sydney apartments at risk of collapse; Iran strikes ‘militant bases’ in Pakistan; and toxic chemicals found in Tasmanian penguins

Property developer Greenland has been given 14 months to fix defects in the apartments at Macquarie Park

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024

Toxic chemicals found in little penguin colonies

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have been found in the nesting soils and blood of Tasmanian little penguin colonies.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Scientists fighting to save Tasmania's ancient Maugean skate from extinction say some have died in a captive breeding program.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024