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Latest news: Tasmania

Remote island's 'miraculous' pest-free transformation

Remote island's 'miraculous' pest-free transformation

Macquarie Island is flourishing after a world-leading eradication program resulted in the sub-Antarctic outpost being declared free of pests in 2014.

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.

Virus delays former Miss Australia emotional abuse case

Virus delays former Miss Australia emotional abuse case

Virus delays former Miss Australia emotional abuse case

Virus delays former Miss Australia emotional abuse case

A case of COVID-19 has forced the postponement of a court hearing for a former Miss Australia and ex-politician accused of emotionally abusing her husband.

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Former Miss Australia 'punched, abused' then-husband

Former Miss Australia 'punched, abused' then-husband

Former Miss Australia and ex-politician Kathryn Isobel Hay is accused of emotionally abusing and intimidating her former husband over eight years.

'World's rarest' million-dollar album on listening loan

'World's rarest' million-dollar album on listening loan

Hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan secretly recorded an album and then deleted the masters to leave only one copy. Find out where in Australia you can listen to it.

Port too powerful as Kangaroos' winless run continues

Port too powerful as Kangaroos' winless run continues

Port Adelaide have cruised past North Melbourne by 59 points, leaving the last-placed Kangaroos without a win from 11 games this season.

Late paintings reveal Lloyd Rees' landscapes of light

Late paintings reveal Lloyd Rees' landscapes of light

The late paintings of renowned artist Lloyd Rees are on display together for the first time, revealing a burst of creativity inspired by Tasmania's landscapes.

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Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids

Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids

Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids

Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids

With extinction a real possibility for an ancient Tasmanian species, supermarkets are defending the credentials of the farmed salmon it accepts from the state.

North young gun mulls stability, opportunity

North young gun mulls stability, opportunity

North young gun mulls stability, opportunity

North young gun mulls stability, opportunity

Winless North Melbourne host fourth-place Port Adelaide in Hobart, with youngster Harry Sheezel hoping the club can settle on their best side going forward.

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Mody Maor leaves Breakers, JackJumpers lock in import

Head coach Mody Maor has left the New Zealand Breakers, while the Tasmania JackJumpers have re-signed star import Jordan Crawford.

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tasmania's government has announced a review into the management of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart, the island state's top natural tourist attraction.

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll

Tasmania's premier says four of 48 recommendations from an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions won't be delivered by their July deadline.

Facial reconstruction in mystery bushland remains case

Facial reconstruction in mystery bushland remains case

Facial reconstruction in mystery bushland remains case

Facial reconstruction in mystery bushland remains case

A facial reconstruction has been released by police as they try to identify skeletal remains discovered by a farmer in Tasmania.

Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees

Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees

Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees

Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees

There are calls for urgent government intervention after a "dangerous" spike in the number of detainees at Tasmania's troubled youth detention centre.

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Warrants 'invalid' for secret police prison recordings

A review into secret police recordings linked to a convicted murderer has found surveillance warrants were technically invalid.

Additional deaths probed after hospital failure claims

A review into allegations deaths were not correctly reported at a major hospital will probe an additional 63 cases after the discovery of irregularities.

Smaller festivals to flourish after MONA cancellations

A pause in MONA's mega-festivals means more room for other events, such as science-arts celebration Beaker St Festival, which is expecting 10,000 people.

Video shows vandals toppling colonial premier's statue

A "civil resistance" group has posted a video of people cutting down the statue of a controversial former colonial premier and surgeon.

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Water quality 'improvement' in salmon farming harbour

An environmental watchdog is cautiously optimistic that water quality is improving in a Tasmanian harbour that's home to an endangered fish and salmon farms.

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

A statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther, which a council had voted to taken down, has been spray painted and cut off at the ankles.

Six deaths under review after hospital failure claims

A coroner has been asked to investigate six deaths after allegations a senior hospital staff member didn't report them as legally required.

Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.

Appeal fail for housemate decapitation murder

A murderer who decapitated his housemate and also killed his two dogs has lost an appeal against the conviction.

Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says

The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.

Runner rules 'make AFL coaches neutered dogs'

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has taken a swipe at the AFL, saying rules around runners delivering messages to players should be further eased.

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