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Latest news: Tasmania

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty.

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'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

A tight-knit community has paid tribute to the legacy of a police officer who was murdered while serving a home repossession order at a remote property.

Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts

Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts

Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign.

Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins

Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins

The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

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Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament.

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga

A state leader has apologised for not properly interrogating a former minister who allegedly misled parliament over her involvement in court proceedings.

Cross balance-of-power MPs give premier deadline

Cross balance-of-power MPs give premier deadline

Cross balance-of-power MPs give premier deadline

Cross balance-of-power MPs give premier deadline

Claimed unanswered questions about a former minister's legal fees have prompted influential crossbench members to issue an ultimatum to a premier.

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

A coronial investigation has found a now-retired medical practitioner irresponsibly prescribed drugs to two patients which played a direct role in their deaths.

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.

House shortage prompts premier to think inside the box

House shortage prompts premier to think inside the box

House shortage prompts premier to think inside the box

House shortage prompts premier to think inside the box

A state premier has proposed new laws with the goal of making building and financing modular homes easier.

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'Gut punch': beer production to end at brewery's home

James Boag's will stop making beer at its Tasmanian home, with its owner blaming declining sales and rising costs.

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Australian servicemen and women who made private settlements after being victims of sexual crimes in the military will be free to discuss their abuse.

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.

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Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Teachers may not be required to give evidence at an inquest into a deadly jumping castle accident, despite a request from the victims' families.

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

A state government has proposed turning a youth detention centre, the subject of harrowing evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry, into an adult prison.

Feeney nabs Supercars win as Kostecki left frustrated

Brodie Kostecki endured a day of fuel and brake issues as Broc Feeney maintained his Supercars Championship lead with a dominant victory in Tasmania.

Mostert wins Tasmania opener in Supercars title defence

Walkinshaw TWG Racing star Chaz Mostert has finally tasted victory in his Supercars championship defence, claiming his first win of the season in Tasmania.

Kostecki saves best for last in Tasmania practice

Out to wrestle the Supercars championship lead back from rival Broc Feeney, star driver Brodie Kostecki went fastest in the final Tasmania Super 440 practice.

Star's gut-punch ban rubs salt in Crows' wounds

A suspension to spearhead Riley Thilthorpe has rubbed salt in injury-hit Adelaide's wounds following their loss to Hawthorn.

'I'll kill them': cop killer's words before shooting

The shooting murder of an experienced community police officer on a routine job at a isolated property was akin to an execution, a court has been told.

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