The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Wakim century puts Tasmania on top of Victoria

An unbeaten 148 from Tasmanian No.3 Charlie Wakim set up a total of 4-282 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.

AAP · Nov 5, 2023

Tasmania edge out Bullets in frenetic NBL finish

Milton Doyle has returned to the scoresheet for the Tasmania JackJumpers in a two-point NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets in Launceston.

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

Can we eat our way through an exploding sea urchin problem?

Longspined sea urchins are native to temperate waters around New South Wales. But as oceans heat up, their range has expanded more than 650km, through eastern Victoria and south to Tasmania. Their numbers are exploding in the process, clear-felling kelp forests and leaving “urchin barrens” behind.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023

Alone Australia heads to ‘absolutely stunning’ New Zealand for second season

Ten contestants went to the South Island to compete in snowy, mountainous terrain for the hit SBS survival series

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

Huge centuries-old tree being trucked through Hobart CBD prompts calls for logging law reform

Environmentalists want Tasmanian government to follow Victoria and WA and end native forest logging

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023

Woman found dead at home, young children in hospital

Two young children have been taken to hospital after their mother was found dead at a home in Tasmania in what police say was a non-suspicious incident.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Search for 'truth' in missing bushwalker case

Six years after a 66-year-old man was reported missing from a hike in Tasmania, police have opened a criminal investigation into his disappearance.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Safety reminder after teenager hurt in quad bike crash

An all-terrain vehicle crash involving a 16-year-old on a beach has prompted a safety reminder from police.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

Tassie pull off record Shield chase to beat Queensland

Tasmania have chased down 432 against Queensland for the biggest successful run chase in their Sheffield Shield history in a thrilling finish in Hobart.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

Bullets ride luck on sweet NBL Sunday against Tasmania

Jordon Crawford's long-range attempt to send Tasmania's NBL thriller to overtime rimmed out as Brisbane, led by Nathan Sobey, hung on for a 90-87 win.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023