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Latest news: Tasmania

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Tasmania's Liberal premier has declared a "blue wave" at upcoming state and federal elections following the recent ending of Labor rule in the NT.

Youth detention replacement may not meet deadline

Youth detention replacement may not meet deadline

Youth detention replacement may not meet deadline

Youth detention replacement may not meet deadline

A replacement facility for a youth detention centre deemed a risk to children may not meet its time frame for completion.

End of state-level push for Lambie after sackings

End of state-level push for Lambie after sackings

End of state-level push for Lambie after sackings

End of state-level push for Lambie after sackings

Senator Jacqui Lambie says her days of trying to get ordinary people into politics at state level are over after she sacked two Tasmanian MPs from her party.

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Dire hospital staffing 'putting mothers at risk'

Dire hospital staffing 'putting mothers at risk'

Tasmania's health department is investigating claims low staffing at the state's biggest hospital is resulting in poor care for mothers and their newborns.

Further medical delays in Grace Tame abuser's case

Further medical delays in Grace Tame abuser's case

A court case for a man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her online has been slowed because of his ill health.

Minority Liberals sign new deal after Lambie sackings

Minority Liberals sign new deal after Lambie sackings

A new agreement has been signed between Tasmania's minority Liberal government and two cross bench MPs who were sacked from the Jacqui Lambie Network.

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.

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Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout

Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout

Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout

Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout

Hawthorn have thrashed North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.

Hunt goes on for man who murdered Lucille 55 years ago

Hunt goes on for man who murdered Lucille 55 years ago

Hunt goes on for man who murdered Lucille 55 years ago

Hunt goes on for man who murdered Lucille 55 years ago

Police have renewed calls for information in the cold case of a 20-year-old woman who went missing from a bus stop in 1969.

Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash

Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash

Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash

Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash

Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.

Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths

Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths

Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths

Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry will no longer have to pay a $75,000 fine over the deaths of 16 polo ponies after appealing to the Supreme Court.

No warning, no reason behind driver's stabbing death

No warning, no reason behind driver's stabbing death

No warning, no reason behind driver's stabbing death

No warning, no reason behind driver's stabbing death

A former parliamentary driver was stabbed to death at his own home by a man with a propensity for violence who was on bail for an earlier alleged wounding.

Gutsy Aussie tennis star gives his rival no quarter

Gutsy Aussie tennis star gives his rival no quarter

Gutsy Aussie tennis star gives his rival no quarter

Gutsy Aussie tennis star gives his rival no quarter

Aussie tennis star Rinky Hijikata has continued an impressive build-up to the US Open, coming from a set down to reach the quarter-finals in North Carolina.

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

Renders of Hobart's planned AFL stadium have shown how a heritage-listed railway shed will be incorporated into the project.

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Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Salmon farm workers will meet with politicians in a fight to "save their jobs" over a review of operations in a harbour where a fish is at risk of extinction.

Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby

The Tasmania JackJumpers have split with highly-rated youngster Roman Siulepa over the 18-year-old's desire to continue playing schoolboy rugby union.

Spike in redress claims after sexual abuse inquiry

An inquiry exposing government failings has led to a rise in claims to a national redress scheme by survivors of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.

Tickford refers Randle-Dutton tiff to Supercars umpire

Supercars' governing body will investigate a heated encounter between Tickford racer Thomas Randle and the manager of a rival team after a dramatic race 18.

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State finances on track to be 'worst in the country'

Tasmania, the home of Australia's only Liberal government, faces deteriorating finances based on policy decisions over a decade, a leading economist says.

Calm Waters dodges chaos for big Tasmania Supercars win

As Tickford teammate Thomas Randle caused chaos behind him, Cam Waters has sealed his third win of the season to boost his Supercars title prospects.

250 dogs given up amid push to curb 'puppy farms'

The surrender of more than 250 labradoodles from one of Tasmania's largest breeders has sparked calls to follow other states and crack down on puppy farms.

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

A volunteer firefighter has died after he was struck by a police vehicle on Flinders Island with ethical standards to investigate the crash.

Percat's pit-stop perfection pays off with Tassie win

Nick Percat has claimed his second race win of the Supercars season, overtaking his competitors with a speedy pit stop in the Tasmania Supersprint.

Surprise package Reynolds sets Supercars pace in Tassie

With no Supercars podiums to his name this year, Team 18's David Reynolds has thrown down the gauntlet with the two fastest laps in practice ahead of race 17.

Budget blow as state's child sexual abuse payouts soar

Tasmania's budget deficit for 2023/24 is set to grow fourfold, mainly because of a $571 million increase in payouts to child sexual abuse survivors.

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