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Latest news: Tasmania

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

A drunken argument was the impetus for the stabbing murder of a 51-year-old man in his home at the hands of his partner.

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

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Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".

Opposition pledges billion-dollar 'budget crisis' fix

Opposition pledges billion-dollar 'budget crisis' fix

Tasmania's opposition says it will fix the state's "budget crisis" if it wins when the state heads to the polls next month.

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

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'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

A coroner has found child safety services missed opportunities to protect two babies who died at their respective homes while co-sleeping with parents.

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

HIV transmission in Papua New Guinea at crisis levels

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

A former commercial fisherman and independent politician who could again hold a crucial crossbench position has admitted driving with cannabis in his system.

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Australian surfer Molly Picklum has a chance to take over the rankings lead when competition finally gets under way in Brazil.

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

The prime minister has joined the campaign trail for the first time in Tasmania, where Labor is aiming to topple the Liberals who have been in power since 2014.

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Australia's governing cricket body has signed a letter with a state government pledging to find a solution to shadow issues at a proposed stadium.

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Germans claw their way back to thwart Kookaburras

There was disappointment for Australia after Germany overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League clash in Berlin.

Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Australian 17-year-old sprinter Gout Gout has marked his first senior race abroad by improving his own national 200m record at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet.

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

A survey shows two-thirds of voters in one state believe they're getting a raw deal on an AFL stadium as election day approaches.

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.

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Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Australia's tennis women will host their next Billie Jean King Cup tie in Tasmania, with Daria Kasatkina hoping to be on board for the first time.

Driver error, speed blamed for spate of rally deaths

Four deaths in three crashes during a road rally event were because of driver error, with excessive speed playing a role in two of the accidents.

Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Whether the fatal shooting of a police officer at a rural property was premeditated will form part of criminal investigations into the tragedy.

Ex-Liberal hits out at 'bankrupting' AFL stadium

Tasmania's plan for a new stadium has been criticised by a former Liberal who was part of the government when the contract with the AFL was inked.

Man admits manslaughter of mother-of-four

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 37-year-old woman, admitting he drove a car at her on a rural property.

'Committed, respected': tributes flow for slain officer

Police have released the name of a 57-year-old experienced officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order.

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