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Latest news: Tasmania

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

Mass fish farm deaths caused by bacteria and warmer waters have resulted in more than 5500 tonnes of salmon being dumped at waste facilities.

Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton

Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton

Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton

Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton

Opener Usman Khawaja has anchored Queensland first innings with a century after they lost the toss on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Footage from an aquaculture farm in southern Tasmania has shown live salmon being sealed in bins amid mass fish deaths in the region.

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Grandmother abused boy with 'extreme punishment' regime

Grandmother abused boy with 'extreme punishment' regime

A teenager was made to stand for hours, sometimes while naked, and sleep on the floor by his grandmother as part of a punishment regime.

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

A court has found a former Miss Australia and one-time Labor politician guilty of emotionally abusing and intimidating her ex-husband.

Oceania legends South Melbourne want Pacific return

Oceania legends South Melbourne want Pacific return

The legendary club of Ange Postecoglou, South Melbourne, is bidding to re-join the Pacific's football elite through the OFC Professional League.

State-owned sales on the cards to pay down Liberal debt

State-owned sales on the cards to pay down Liberal debt

The sale of public-owned entities to reduce increasing budget debt is on the cards for a cash-strapped state government.

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Mystery shooter claim in couple's murder appeal

Mystery shooter claim in couple's murder appeal

Mystery shooter claim in couple's murder appeal

Mystery shooter claim in couple's murder appeal

A married couple aged in their 70s have appealed their conviction for the 2009 murder of their former son-in-law at his rural home.

Public service hiring freeze in DOGE-like cost move

Public service hiring freeze in DOGE-like cost move

Public service hiring freeze in DOGE-like cost move

Public service hiring freeze in DOGE-like cost move

One state government wants to join a growing list of states and nations to cut down on public service spending with a hiring freeze.

'Ferry fiasco': Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned

'Ferry fiasco': Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned

'Ferry fiasco': Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned

'Ferry fiasco': Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned

A new Spirit of Tasmania ferry is set to leave Scotland bound for the Apple Isle after the state government pulled the plug on lease negotiations.

Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season

Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season

Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season

Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season

The early signs are captain Marcus Bontempelli will be ready for round one after he was forced off early in the Western Bulldogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn.

A 3000-year-old pine intact but ancient trees scorched

A 3000-year-old pine intact but ancient trees scorched

A 3000-year-old pine intact but ancient trees scorched

A 3000-year-old pine intact but ancient trees scorched

A 3000-year-old Huon pine has avoided bushfire damage, but other ancient trees on Tasmania’s west coast have been scorched.

Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has appeared in court after being accused of stealing a Toyota Prado.

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

A police officer has been charged with accessing child abuse material following a joint state and federal police anti-child exploitation team investigation.

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Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

A coroner has praised the bravery of police but criticised SES preparedness after flooding claimed the lives of three people in 2016.

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

Whales may be left on beach after grim euthanasia call

Wildlife authorities have been forced to euthanise dozens of false killer whales after a mass stranding involving 157 at a rugged beach.

Grim end to 'horrific' stranding of false killer whales

Rescue efforts have failed for a pod of 157 false killer whales beached on a remote coastline, with authorities forced to begin euthanasia.

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Operator 'hung out to dry' by Hillcrest castle maker

A 'dust devil' that lifted a jumping castle into the air, killing six primary school children, could not have been foreseen, a court has been told.

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

Out-of-control bushfires are threatening small communities as weather conditions change, with residents preparing to escape and evacuation centres established.

Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Caleb Jewell has cracked an unbeaten 105 off 115 balls to lead Tasmania to a five-wicket win over Victoria at Bellerive Oval.

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former Labor leader Rebecca White is stepping down from the Tasmanian parliament to focus on winning a crucial marginal seat at the next federal election.

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