The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Concerns over aged care reform in Tasmania

Unions and the daughter of a former resident have raised concerns over proposed changes to the model of care at a Tasmanian aged care provider.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Murder charge after Tas escapee death

A Tasmanian man has been charged with murder after the body of an escaped prisoner was found outside a suburban Hobart home in an apparent shooting.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Race to evacuate as floods hit Kimberley

Record flooding in parts of the WA Kimberley has marooned 15 guests at a Fitzroy Crossing hotel as authorities race to find a boat big enough to evacuate them.

AAP · Jan 2, 2023

Body of missing Tasmanian kayaker found

Police have blamed "misadventure" after they found the body of a Tasmanian man following a two-day search in the state's remote northwest.

AAP · Jan 1, 2023

Police mount search for missing kayaker

A missing man's late night fishing trip has been described as "out of character" after Tasmanian emergency services discovered his empty kayak.

AAP · Dec 30, 2022

Kings take down JackJumpers without coach

Xavier Cooks had his way with the Tasmania JackJumpers as the Sydney Kings shrugged off coach Chase Buford's absence to cruise home in a 97-77 NBL win.

AAP · Dec 30, 2022

Rosebery was Tasmania's first test this fire season — and experts warn there's 'the perfect recipe' for more blazes

The blaze in Rosebery in Tasmania's west was the state's first real test this bushfire season, and with more hot and dry conditions predicted, Tasmanians are being urged to prepare.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Body of missing Tasmanian angler found

Tasmania Police have found the body of a 50-year-old man who went missing at the state's Great Lake on Thursday while on a solo fishing expedition.

AAP · Dec 29, 2022

Celestial crowned overall Sydney to Hobart yacht race winner after bitter 2021 loss almost saw skipper walk away

Celestial has been crowned overall winner of the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race, taking home the Tattersall Cup after a fast and furious run down Tasmania's eastern coast.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Tasmanian government hoses down concern over hospital strain as Facebook rant goes viral

Tasmanian nurses and healthcare staff are being recalled from holiday leave to cope with significant shortages, with a Facebook rant over the state of the system going viral before being deleted — but the government says the situation is being "managed carefully".

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022