Jumping castle operator charged over Hillcrest tragedy Workplace safety charges have been laid over a primary school jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania that killed six students two years ago. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Sport, festival tickets gifted to public servants An audit of gifts received by public servants in Tasmania has found dozens listed as 'networking and goodwill' had no justification for approval. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
JackJumpers need to rediscover defence: coach Roth Tasmania JackJumpers have improved in attack this season but need to improve their defence to achieve anything in the NBL, according to coach Scott Roth. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Riewoldt to tour Tassie as AFL club begins consultation Tasmania's AFL club has launched community consultation which will help determine colours and the mascot for the team. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Infrastructure funding changes 'abandon' rural Tasmania Tasmania has lost just one project as part of federal cuts to infrastructure plans, but says an overall funding shake-up lets down rural areas. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
'No clear motive' for murder of young mother A 37-year-old man who stabbed a young Queensland mother to death in Tasmania had no clear motive for the murder, a court has been told. AAP · Nov 15, 2023
New talent pathway 'first step' for Tassie AFL side The AFL has announced a new $500,000 talent pathway for youngsters in Tasmania in what the league hopes will set up the expansion franchise. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze Investigations continue into the cause of a bushfire that destroyed houses, property and forced evacuations on Tasmania's east coast. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Dark Mofo has a laugh with launch of comedy festival The team behind Tasmanian midwinter arts event Dark Mofo is launching a comedy festival, despite cancelling Dark Mofo for 2024. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Homes lost to threatening coastal Tasmanian bushfire A bushfire on Tasmania's east coast, which destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate to a boat ramp, has sparked several emergency warnings. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
Bushfire threatens homes on Tasmania's east coast Residents have been urged to take shelter as an out-of-control bushfire bears down on homes on Tasmania's east coast. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
Search for missing Tasmanian swimmer suspended Tasmanian authorities have suspended the search for a missing swimmer after expert advice that the woman could not have survived. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
As the federal government prepares to scrap road and rail projects – find out what is being funded in your area The government is backing hundreds of infrastructure projects across Australia, however some may now be cancelled due to cost overruns The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023
Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match In-form opener Matt Short and young quick Sam Elliott have powered Victoria to a convincing six-wicket domestic one-day win over Tasmania in Launceston. AAP · Nov 11, 2023
AAP · Nov 10, 2023 Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year Stephanie Trethewey has been named the Australian of Year for Tasmania for her work supporting rural mothers.
AAP · Nov 10, 2023 JackJumpers' big man Magnay cleared for NBL return The Tasmania JackJumpers will have the services of Will Magnay against Adelaide after the centre was cleared to make his NBL return from a foot injury.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 Tasmania skipper Steindl gears up for 300th NBL game Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has hailed the leadership of captain Clint Steindl, who is set to play his 300th NBL game.
AAP · Nov 8, 2023 Renewed searches in missing bushwalker case Police are conducting fresh bushland searches in southern Tasmania as part of investigations into a 2017 missing person case.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023 Eric Abetz behind push to dump moderate Liberals, including Bridget Archer, party sources say Veteran adviser criticises Tasmanian rightwing powerbroker’s ‘factional warfare’ to ‘blast Bridget out of the party’
AAP · Nov 8, 2023 Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield Play was called off early on the final day of the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield match as the weather threatened at Junction Oval.
AAP · Nov 7, 2023 Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.
AAP · Nov 6, 2023 Man charged after $5m Bass Strait ferry drug find A 26-year-old man is facing a drug trafficking charge after allegedly being caught trying to smuggle cocaine and methamphetamine on the Spirit of Tasmania.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Spectacular aurora australis turns night sky hot pink from Tasmania to Western Australia People around Australia were lucky to catch the southern lights in their maximum stage on Monday night
AAP · Nov 6, 2023 Opener Harris makes steady start in Vics' Shield game Victoria have made a steady start in reply to Tasmania's 452, moving to stumps on day two at 1-142 in their Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023 Albanese and Labor slump to worst position in Newspoll since 2022 election A national Newspoll, conducted October 30 to November 3 from a sample of 1,220 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the final Newspoll before the October 14 Voice referendum. This is Labor’s narrowest lead in Newspoll since the 2022 federal…