The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Late winter blast to smash eastern Australia

Wild storms will bring heavy rain and dangerous winds across a broad band of eastern Australia from later on Monday.

The New Daily · Aug 29, 2022

Sandford crash victims remembered as Tasmania's road toll keeps climbing past last year's total

Three young friends who died in a crash in southern Tasmania on the weekend are remembered as the community express their shock at the tragic news of their deaths.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022

Thousands of photos captured by everyday Australians reveal the secrets of our marine life as oceans warm

As the planet heats up, many marine plants and animals are moving locations to keep pace with their preferred temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, this means species are setting up home further south.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2022

Sandford crash on South Arm Highway in southern Tasmania kills three people in 'devastating incident'

Police say a vehicle travelling towards Hobart loses control and crosses to the wrong side of the highway, as 2022 shapes as the worst year for Tasmanian road deaths in over a decade.

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Wind farm rate arrangements benefiting some councils, but not others in Tasmania

On one side of Tasmania is a wind farm that helps fill the local council coffers. On the other side, there is a wind farm that is not required to pay rates — and the local council isn't happy.

ABC News · Aug 26, 2022

Former worker at Ashley Youth Detention Centre held job for almost a decade after complaints raised, commission of inquiry told

A former worker at Tasmania's notorious Ashley Youth Detention Centre, who was the subject of multiple redress claims, continued to work there for almost another decade, a commission of inquiry examining the centre has heard.

ABC News · Aug 26, 2022

Stamp duty or land tax? Economists say the one that makes the most sense is politically toxic

The Tasmanian Premier stood up in parliament and refused to rule out a switch from stamp duty to a land tax on the family home, but a hasty statement shortly afterwards saying there were no such plans has economists scratching their heads.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Speech program helps prisoners find jobs, reconnect with family on release

An Australia-first speech pathology course, designed to teach prisoners language and literacy skills, is helping people find employment, reconnect with family and reduce their chances of reoffending.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

State 'aware' of Tas youth detention abuse

An inquiry has been told an alleged pedophile worked for years at Tasmania's youth detention centre while abuse accusations sat idle on government records.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

US firm behind Tasmanian tiger ‘de-extinction’ plan uses influencers to promote research

Promotional content for Colossal Biosciences has been posted on Instagram and TikTok using the hashtag #ColossalPartner

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022