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Latest news: Tasmania

Tasracing makes $1.2m loss despite $36m from government

Tasracing makes $1.2m loss despite $36m from government

Horse and dog racing in Tasmania made a loss of $1.2 million over the past financial year despite more than $36 million in public funds.

'Coercive' judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

'Coercive' judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

'Coercive' judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

'Coercive' judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

A Supreme Court judge has been found guilty of assaulting and intimidating his ex-partner, with a magistrate describing his version of events as "contrived".

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

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New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.

Garner stars with three goals as Roos crush Swans

Garner stars with three goals as Roos crush Swans

North Melbourne have reclaimed top spot on the AFLW ladder with a 60-point win over Sydney, but Irish defender Erika O'Shea suffered a painful ankle injury.

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot".

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Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

A coroner has called for greater safety campaigns and law changes after the drowning of a four-year-old boy in a family pool that wasn't properly fenced.

Spring sperm whale deaths in 'hotspot' for strandings

Spring sperm whale deaths in 'hotspot' for strandings

Spring sperm whale deaths in 'hotspot' for strandings

Spring sperm whale deaths in 'hotspot' for strandings

Five sperm whales have died after getting stuck on a remote beach off Tasmania - an island considered a hotspot for strandings.

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

A lack of government support is partly to blame for delays and cost blowouts for two new passenger ferries set to sail the route between Victoria and Tasmania.

Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth

Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth

Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth

Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth

Milton Doyle's 20 points and a three-point buzzer-beater have steered Tasmania to a tense NBL overtime win over the Perth Wildcats.

Call for greater reform after girl's quad bike death

Call for greater reform after girl's quad bike death

Call for greater reform after girl's quad bike death

Call for greater reform after girl's quad bike death

A coroner has recommended additional reforms to quad bike laws after a 14-year-old girl died in a rollover on a property in Tasmania.

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

The lawyer for a woman charged with safety breaches over a jumping castle incident that killed six children says an upcoming court hearing will be challenging.

'Chopper' Read's son jailed over loaded-gun joy ride

'Chopper' Read's son jailed over loaded-gun joy ride

'Chopper' Read's son jailed over loaded-gun joy ride

'Chopper' Read's son jailed over loaded-gun joy ride

Charles Read, the son of late underworld figure "Chopper", will serve more jail time after dodging police on a late-night drive involving drugs and two guns.

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Evidence faked during attempted murderer's appeal

A man jailed for 18 years for trying to kill his partner by setting her on fire after she told him the relationship was over has lost a Supreme Court appeal.

Kearney hurt as Kangaroos hold off Richmond in AFLW

North Melbourne have lost captain Emma Kearney to a hamstring injury but maintained their unbeaten start to the AFLW season with a 12-point win over Richmond.

JackJumpers, United happy to see the back of each other

They have enjoyed such an intense rivalry that the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United are happy to take a break from battling against each other.

JackJumpers right at home on night of celebration

Will Magnay and Jordon Crawford have fired the Tasmania JackJumpers to a home win over Melbourne United in their NBL clash in Hobart.

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Patriarchy 'smashed': ladies' win in lounge legal fight

A legal decision that forced the closure of an art gallery's ladies' lounge because it "discriminated" against men has been overturned.

Safety and culture reset needed after rally deaths

The organiser of the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally has flagged a suite of safety reforms following the deaths of four competitors in two years.

Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.

Ray of light for endangered fish as salmon debate rages

Numbers of an endangered ray at the centre of a fight between conservationists and the salmon industry have increased for the first time in nearly a decade.

Rally deaths inquest raises safety system questions

An inquest into four deaths in three crashes at the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally event is examining safety procedures, including briefings and car assessments.

Shareholders test Coles, Woolies over extinction threat

Australia's supermarket duopoly is facing a double-barrelled shareholder challenge over fish farming threats to an ancient, imperilled species.

'No clear answers': fresh call in missing veteran case

Police have renewed a call for information 35 years after a Vietnam War veteran went missing in Tasmania's remote highlands.

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