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Latest news: Tasmania

Owen's ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth

Owen's ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth

Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Industrial waste from a chocolate factory has killed the effluent-eating bacteria at a sewage plant, closing beaches along a major river.

Hillcrest families launch class action against state

Hillcrest families launch class action against state

Hillcrest families launch class action against state

Hillcrest families launch class action against state

Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.

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Captain collaborator aims for first Hobart BBL title

Captain collaborator aims for first Hobart BBL title

Quick Nathan Ellis will lead the Hobart Hurricanes for a second season in the Big Bash League, admitting he's still learning the role on the fly.

Long goodbye for beloved monkey troop over health fears

Long goodbye for beloved monkey troop over health fears

Breeding of a macaque monkey troop in a popular heritage park will be prevented amid concerns over inbreeding and the primates' long-term health.

Alleged police killing of fugitive 'complete nonsense'

Alleged police killing of fugitive 'complete nonsense'

An inquest is examining the death of a wanted man whose body was found in a burnt-out car following a police pursuit in bushland.

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

An offshore zone for developing wind farms in Bass Strait has been formally declared by the federal government but is smaller than originally proposed.

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'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby

'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby

'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby

'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby

A 26-year-old man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 10-month-old boy he shook and dropped in a cot.

Victorious 'patriarchy smashing' Ladies' Lounge reopens

Victorious 'patriarchy smashing' Ladies' Lounge reopens

Victorious 'patriarchy smashing' Ladies' Lounge reopens

Victorious 'patriarchy smashing' Ladies' Lounge reopens

The Museum of New and Old Art is reopening its notorious and lavish Ladies' Lounge following a court win over a man who claimed the space was discriminatory.

Wanted shooter set up bushland camp before death

Wanted shooter set up bushland camp before death

Wanted shooter set up bushland camp before death

Wanted shooter set up bushland camp before death

An inquest is examining the death of a man wanted for shooting at police whose body was found in a burnt-out car following a pursuit.

SA claim thrilling final-ball Shield win over Tigers

SA claim thrilling final-ball Shield win over Tigers

SA claim thrilling final-ball Shield win over Tigers

SA claim thrilling final-ball Shield win over Tigers

South Australia have pulled off a final-ball, two-run win over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield in one of the tightest games in the competition's history.

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Personal turmoil and an inability to access documents from an ex-partner's house have been blamed for a former politician's failure to submit tax returns.

Tasmania hit back but Redbacks still in control

Tasmania hit back but Redbacks still in control

Tasmania hit back but Redbacks still in control

Tasmania hit back but Redbacks still in control

Tasmania will resume play on the final day at 1-41 chasing 429 for victory against South Australia in Hobart.

Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Tasmania have slumped to 4-96 in reply to South Australia's declared total of 6-398 after two days of play in the Sheffield Shield clash in Hobart.

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TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE knew of dangerous carbon monoxide levels months before a teacher and two students were hospitalised, a damning report has found.

Hunt, Sangha post tons as Redbacks heap pain on Tassie

South Australia opener Henry Hunt has posted his third century of the Shield season to ensure his name will stay in the reckoning for future Test selection.

Italiano stokes flame against 'vulnerable' Auckland FC

Wellington Phoenix aren't daunted by a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium and Auckland FC's mighty A-League Men winning streak.

Vanuatu instability may revive Australia security pact

Vanuatu's former prime minister Ishmael Kalsakau believes the Supreme Court will stop a snap election and force MPs back to parliament.

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JackJumpers pip Cairns to extend NBL winning run

After a sluggish start to the season, defending NBL champions Tasmania have secured their fourth straight victory, beating Cairns by nine points.

Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

The delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been delayed because of a mismanaged port build that has forced one of the ships to be sent to Scotland.

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Port infrastructure delays and cost blowouts have plagued the delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels, with one of the ships now sitting in Scotland.

Old-growth trees could be logged under native expansion

A proposed expansion of native forestry could include areas of land home to old-growth trees, endangered animals and Aboriginal heritage.

Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania

Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after threats

Police have shot dead a man who threatened members of the public with a knife and ignored warnings from officers to drop his weapon.

State settles further $7.5m child sexual abuse claims

A settlement of about $7.5 million will be paid to survivors of alleged child sexual abuse at a hospital the focus of a damning inquiry.

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