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Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing

An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Push for expanded scrutiny at jumping castle inquest

Teachers may not be required to give evidence at an inquest into a deadly jumping castle accident, despite a request from the victims' families.

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'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

A state government has proposed turning a youth detention centre, the subject of harrowing evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry, into an adult prison.

Feeney nabs Supercars win as Kostecki left frustrated

Feeney nabs Supercars win as Kostecki left frustrated

Brodie Kostecki endured a day of fuel and brake issues as Broc Feeney maintained his Supercars Championship lead with a dominant victory in Tasmania.

Mostert wins Tasmania opener in Supercars title defence

Mostert wins Tasmania opener in Supercars title defence

Walkinshaw TWG Racing star Chaz Mostert has finally tasted victory in his Supercars championship defence, claiming his first win of the season in Tasmania.

Kostecki saves best for last in Tasmania practice

Kostecki saves best for last in Tasmania practice

Out to wrestle the Supercars championship lead back from rival Broc Feeney, star driver Brodie Kostecki went fastest in the final Tasmania Super 440 practice.

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Star's gut-punch ban rubs salt in Crows' wounds

Star's gut-punch ban rubs salt in Crows' wounds

Star's gut-punch ban rubs salt in Crows' wounds

Star's gut-punch ban rubs salt in Crows' wounds

A suspension to spearhead Riley Thilthorpe has rubbed salt in injury-hit Adelaide's wounds following their loss to Hawthorn.

'I'll kill them': cop killer's words before shooting

'I'll kill them': cop killer's words before shooting

'I'll kill them': cop killer's words before shooting

'I'll kill them': cop killer's words before shooting

The shooting murder of an experienced community police officer on a routine job at a isolated property was akin to an execution, a court has been told.

Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts

Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts

Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts

Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts

Rating agency S&P Global says Tasmania's budget repair carries "high execution risk," doubting the government will follow through on $1.47 billion in cuts.

Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak

Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak

Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak

Hawthorn hold off Crows to extend Tassie streak

Hawthorn have extended their winning run in Launceston to 12 games, with Blake Hardwick and Nick Watson combining for six goals in a tense win over Adelaide.

Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black

Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black

Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black

Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black

Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge.

Last movements of woman revealed before alleged murder

Last movements of woman revealed before alleged murder

Last movements of woman revealed before alleged murder

Last movements of woman revealed before alleged murder

Police have released photos and footage of the last-known movements of a woman before she was allegedly murdered by a man she lived with.

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff says Treasury has tipped his state's economic growth to motor ahead in future years.

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AFL confirms Devils' full list concessions

The AFL has confirmed a suite of list concessions for Tasmania's entry to the league, including access to local talent and father-son prospects.

'Run over': former Hawks president fumes on AFL call

A well-known advocate of Hawthorn's Launceston deal is fuming at the AFL and the club over the agreement ending once the Tasmania Devils join the league.

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

A state government has formally apologised to the loved ones of people whose remains were secretly taken during autopsies and kept without consent.

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

The Tasmania Devils' first VFLW game has ended in scoreline disappointment, with a four-goal loss to the Casey Demons in front of a home crowd.

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Couple found dead in home in confronting murder-suicide

An investigation into a confronting murder suicide is expected to run for weeks after emergency crews discovered the bodies of a husband and wife at their home.

'Shocking' $506 million ferry budget bail-out

A massive government cash injection for a beleaguered state-owned Bass Strait ferry operator will be included in an upcoming budget.

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

Liberals drop signature insurance company promise

A premier and his government are copping political heat after a decision to tweak a key election commitment around insurance.

Legal costs fail for operator in jumping castle tragedy

Rosemary Gamble has failed to have her legal bill paid by the state after being cleared of criminal charges over a jumping castle incident that killed six kids.

Botched Bass Strait ferries $717 million over budget

The total cost of the delayed and over-budget Spirit of Tasmania replacement project, which has made global headlines, has yet to be fully calculated.

Art captures teeming botanic revival on subpolar isle

Burgeoning wildlife on a remote island has been illustrated by a botanical artist who braved an icy journey to document a celebrated ecological success story.

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