The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Could cats be better emotional support animals than dogs? These Australians say yes

A Tasmanian man who has been struggling with PTSD for over 20 years says working at a cattery has helped his mental health — and studies appear to back him up.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

Off-duty Tasmanian police officer Todd Apted found guilty of assaulting man in Newnham street

A jury in northern Tasmania has found an off-duty police officer guilty of assaulting a man and perverting the course of justice.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

Chinese government-linked security cameras installed in Tasmanian parliamentary offices; Greens call for removal

There are calls for the Tasmanian government to rip out security cameras in parliamentary offices and surrounds after the federal government was urged to remove cameras built by companies linked to the Chinese government.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

Farm theft a 'growing issue' in Tasmania, but some victims fear 'retribution' agricultural body says

Farmers in Tasmania are having livestock and machinery stolen from their properties, with victims being urged to speak up — but some are "scared of retribution", an agricultural advocacy group says.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Rising house prices and rents are forcing people outwards — and suburban schools are feeling the squeeze

As 60,000 Tasmanian children return to school today, some public schools are feeling the squeeze of rapidly rising enrolments.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Quicksand warning at Tasmanian beach — but expert says threat is minimal

A toy poodle owner has likened rescuing her dog from quicksand at a Tasmanian beach to the notorious swamp scene from The NeverEnding Story, while an expert advises if you are stuck in the stuff — the best thing to do is lean back and relax.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

JackJumpers NBL star Magette to undergo surgery

Tasmania JackJumpers gun Josh Magette will have surgery after specialists confirmed he had suffered a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Christian Lobby, deputy premier pushback over Pussay Poppins drag storytime event at Launceston Library

Tasmania's education minister resists calls by a Christian lobby group to shut down a sold-out drag story time library event for toddlers — as the state's deputy premier declares he wouldn't take his children to see it.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Finding a communit-e

Isolated from the world around him, Dean Baron found a lifeline in a different reality. Now he's determined to ensure others don't have to go it alone.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

'Long road' for Tasmania's Magette after NBL injury

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says star import Josh Magette faces a long road to recovery after suffering a serious facial injury against Illawarra.

AAP · Feb 6, 2023