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Cannabis-positive independent MP not 'whacked up'

Cannabis-positive independent MP not 'whacked up'

An independent MP and former fisherman who holds a crossbench position in Tasmania's parliament says he tested positive to cannabis while driving.

Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League

Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League

Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League

Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League

As World Cup qualifying resumes in Oceania, global football's minnows have also invited participation from Australia in a new professional Pacific league.

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

A climate solutions innovator and an Olympic swimming star are among Tasmanians recognised in the Australian of the Year awards.

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Perry and teenage star Bray blow Hurricanes away

Perry and teenage star Bray blow Hurricanes away

Another super Ellyse Perry knock and good bowling from teenager Caoimhe Bray and Sophie Ecclestone have powered the Sixers to a six-run win over the Hurricanes.

Peg supplies questioned at fatal jumping castle hearing

Peg supplies questioned at fatal jumping castle hearing

The families of children who died after a jumping castle became airborne have watched in court as photos of the blood-stained equipment were shown.

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

Peg safety 'failures' in school jumping castle tragedy

A jumping castle was allegedly insufficiently tethered at the time it was swept up by strong winds, killing six children.

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.

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Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Western Australia are in a strong position after day three of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart with Tasmania 133 runs in arrears.

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Four whales are reportedly stuck on the Tasmania coast in an area a wildlife expert previously warned is a "stranding hotspot" during spring.

Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up

Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up

Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up

Rail, ferries and ports to merge in transport shake-up

Three Tasmania state-owned services companies could be merged in a bid by the minority Liberal government to boost performance and accountability.

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Jayden Goodwin and Hilton Cartwright will look to extend their strong partnership for WA, who moved to within 87 of Tasmania's first-innings total in Hobart.

Phoenix upset JackJumpers under new NBL coach

Phoenix upset JackJumpers under new NBL coach

Phoenix upset JackJumpers under new NBL coach

Phoenix upset JackJumpers under new NBL coach

South East Melbourne have come from behind to edge past NBL champions Tasmania by two points in their first game under new coach Josh King.

Jewell, Owen revive faltering Tigers in WA Shield clash

Jewell, Owen revive faltering Tigers in WA Shield clash

Jewell, Owen revive faltering Tigers in WA Shield clash

Jewell, Owen revive faltering Tigers in WA Shield clash

Unheralded middle-order batter Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell have helped revive Tasmania's innings, but Sheffield Shield kings WA struck back late on day one.

Husband killed wife, staged death scene: coroner

Husband killed wife, staged death scene: coroner

Husband killed wife, staged death scene: coroner

Husband killed wife, staged death scene: coroner

A coroner has found a 43-year-old nurse and mother-of-three, whose death was initially ruled a suicide, was killed by her husband.

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'We're back': Dark Mofo to return at full steam in 2025

Dark Mofo has announced it will make a fully fledged comeback in 2025 after the winter festival ran a reduced event amid financial headwinds.

Tassie tiger 'de-extinction' bid aims to dispel myths

Videos narrated by a cartoon Tasmanian tiger have been released by a company attempting to "dispel myths" about their bid to bring the species back to life.

Canberra lashed for 'kicking the can' on salmon farms

The federal government has been criticised from several quarters for delaying a decision relating to the future of salmon farming and an endangered fish.

Carey, Graham help Hobart down Thunder in WBBL

A half-century from Nicola Carey in her new role at No.3 has set up a 31-run WBBL win for the Hobart Hurricanes over the Sydney Thunder.

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Olympian who assaulted, threatened ex-wife avoids jail

Olympic rowing silver medal winner Simon Burgess has been given a suspended jail sentence for assaulting his ex-wife and breaching a domestic violence order.

Remote harbour salmon farms record 1000-tonne deaths

Data released under right-to-information reveals more than 1000 tonnes of salmon died at a harbour where the future of fish farming is under a cloud.

Ferry fiasco sinks further as new berth years overdue

Two new Spirit of Tasmania Bass Strait ferries will likely be leased out until they can begin service, with the government revealing further delivery delays.

Jumping castle maker to appear at Hillcrest hearing

A likely two-week court hearing for alleged safety breaches in a jumping castle incident that killed six primary school students will begin in early November.

Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

A former mayor and returning minister join the Tasmanian Liberal minority government's ministry after the departures of its deputy premier and finance minister.

Kings inflict more pain on NBL champs

The Sydney Kings shook off a horror first half to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 80-71 in Launceston.

Minister's resignation adds to Liberal Party woes

A Tasmanian Liberal minister has quit cabinet after mental health struggles, leaving the premier with another role to fill during a tumultuous week.

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