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Tas July Accommodation Results

August 28, 2026 5:00 pm

Hospitality Tasmania’s latest tourism accommodation report finds statewide occupancy of just over 62% for July, similar to the level across...

ACCC approves Calvary purchase of Hobart Private

August 28, 2026 11:04 am

Australia’s consumer watchdog has approved the sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Catholic provider, Calvary, despite the likelihood it...

Why Tasmania needs more foster carers

August 28, 2026 8:09 am

A Tasmanian foster carer, who’s been looking after children for nearly two and a half decades, says there’s great need...

Firearm Debate Delayed

August 27, 2026 12:09 pm

The state government has deferred debate on the Firearms Amendment Bill after requests from Members of the Parliament for more...

Driver killed in Huon Highway crash

August 26, 2026 9:16 am

One person has died, and three others have been treated in hospital – after a serious two vehicle crash at...

Variety Tasmania raises $151,000 for local kids

August 25, 2026 11:26 am

Local children’s charity Variety Tasmania has raised $151,000 for local kids at its annual Variety of Chefs Gala. Variety Tasmania...

Duniam Winds Up

August 21, 2026 9:00 am

Known as “Jonno”, Senator Jonathon Duniam has been in politics for his entire working life. To many, his announcement of...

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Crop swap stands safe from regulation changes

July 29, 2026 6:39 am

Local farm stands and crop swaps are set to stay – the state government says there’ll be no impact to...

GoFundMe raises more than $185k

July 28, 2026 9:47 am

A GoFundMe page launched to support the family of Tasmanian nurse Elaine Gee has raised more than $185,000 within its...

More Officers In The Ranks

July 24, 2026 5:07 pm

Coles Bay Charges

July 17, 2026 5:04 pm

EV Tourism Expansion

July 10, 2026 5:41 pm

Top Hobart venues close amid shock voluntary administration

July 6, 2026 12:39 pm

Seven Hobart venues have been shut down – effective immediately – as administrators look to find new owners. More than...

Tas Constable Killer Sentenced

June 26, 2026 4:50 pm

Last year’s murder of Tasmania Police Constable Keith Smith has today seen the shooter sentenced to 40 years with 25...

Woman Driver Charged, Man In Hobart Seriously Injured

June 19, 2026 5:57 pm

Police in Hobart have charged a 26-year-old woman with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm by Dangerous Driving over a crash at...

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