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Latest news: Tasmania

Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Already missing several frontline players, Hawthorn have been dealt a late blow ahead of Saturday's big top-eight match against Melbourne in Launceston.

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

The Tasmania Devils are narrowing in on their inaugural AFL coach, but the fledgling club's boss is tight-lipped about preferred candidates.

Ex-Big Bash player faces jail for child sexual abuse

Ex-Big Bash player faces jail for child sexual abuse

Ex-Big Bash player faces jail for child sexual abuse

Ex-Big Bash player faces jail for child sexual abuse

A one-time fast bowler who played for the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers will face sentencing after sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl.

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'Give him space': plea to keep Neil the seal safe

'Give him space': plea to keep Neil the seal safe

A southern elephant seal who has returned to his usual suburban beach haunt is attracting thousands of spectators and social media "fame".

MPs blast potential legal bill for FOI request

MPs blast potential legal bill for FOI request

Former senator Rex Patrick faces the prospect of paying the government's legal bills for requesting information around AUKUS waste dump sites.

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Strict new measures aim to stop companies pretending to be Indigenous to benefit from procurement programs targeting First Nations businesses.

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

Ugly scenes at polling booths spark calls for reform

Electoral staff would get bouncer-like powers under a proposal to arrest a rise in antisocial behaviour at polling places.

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Cancer cure for Tassie devils could be in their genes

Cancer cure for Tassie devils could be in their genes

Cancer cure for Tassie devils could be in their genes

Cancer cure for Tassie devils could be in their genes

Scientists and an American bioscience company are teaming up to explore whether a mutated gene makes the Tasmanian devil more susceptible to deadly cancer.

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

A man who shot dead a veteran police officer during a routine job has been sentenced, with a judge describing the murder as a premeditated ambush.

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

No trace has ever been found of a 76-year-old man who was on a group tour with his wife at a popular tourist site when he went missing.

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

Swimmers could continue to be at risk of pathogens in waterways after a state regulator said upgrades to the sewage system will be done over many years.

'It will kill the brand': plea over brewery's closure

A brewery which has operated for almost 150 years will stop production in November but workers have made a last-ditch appeal for a change of direction.

Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn

Wearing nothing but a red swimming cap, hardy souls have taken a brisk river dip for an annual winter solstice celebration as part of Dark Mofo festivities.

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Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Independent MP Zali Steggall is making a fresh bid to regulate untruthful and deceptive political advertising and claims popular support for the laws.

Sneak peek at MONA's $100m underground library

After more than four years of construction, Tasmania's MONA will open its new library containing owner David Walsh's personal collection.

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

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Second minister out over legal questions, transparency

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has copped another hit, with a second minister resigning from cabinet amid questions about their honesty.

'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

A tight-knit community has paid tribute to the legacy of a police officer who was murdered while serving a home repossession order at a remote property.

Call for Liberal minister to resign over campaign texts

Pressure is mounting on a state minister over her knowledge and public comments relating to promotional messages sent during an election campaign.

Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins

The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament.

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

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