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Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

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

Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby

Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby

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

Spike in redress claims after sexual abuse inquiry

Spike in redress claims after sexual abuse inquiry

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.

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Tickford refers Randle-Dutton tiff to Supercars umpire

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.

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

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

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'

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.

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Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

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

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

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

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

Surprise package Reynolds sets Supercars pace in Tassie

Surprise package Reynolds sets Supercars pace in Tassie

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

Budget blow as state's child sexual abuse payouts soar

Budget blow as state's child sexual abuse payouts soar

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.

Political storm, port delays hit new Bass Strait ships

Political storm, port delays hit new Bass Strait ships

Political storm, port delays hit new Bass Strait ships

Political storm, port delays hit new Bass Strait ships

A row has erupted over delays to wharf upgrades for new Bass Strait ferries which won't be able to sail at full capacity until the work is done.

JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season

JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season

JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season

JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season

Having won the NBL title in just their third season, coach Scott Roth is making sure the Tasmania JackJumpers have put that in the past and reset.

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

Scientists are preparing for the possibility a deadly strain of avian influenza arrives in Australia's Antarctic territories as soon as spring.

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Bob Brown lashes magistrate after $500 protest fine

Former Greens leader Bob Brown has been fined $500 after being found guilty of trespassing during a anti-forestry protest in Tasmania.

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.

Allen's clutch kick gives West Coast back-to-back wins

West Coast have surged late to beat North Melbourne by five points in Hobart, with Oscar Allen kicking the match-winner with just 18 seconds remaining.

Former Liberal MP pleads guilty to taxation charges

A former Liberal politician, once fined $5000 for having an unregistered handgun, has pleaded guilty to taxation offences.

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'Improper process' behind $558k for 'yes' campaign

An audit has found more than $550,000 of public funds was provided to the 'yes' Indigenous voice campaign without proper process or record-keeping.

'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

Detention centre staff suspended over abuse claims

Seventeen workers at Tasmania's troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre have been suspended over historical child sex abuse allegations.

'Inhumane' jail cells breach UN rules, report finds

Inhumane conditions inside Tasmanian prison "dry cells" have been uncovered by a report which found some inmates were unable to call for help.

'Argumentative' Bob Brown guilty after logging protest

Veteran environmentalist and former Greens leader Bob Brown has been found guilty of trespassing over an anti-forestry protest in Tasmania.

Grace Tame's abuser diagnosed with dementia, court told

A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her on social media has been diagnosed with dementia, a court has been told.

Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Newly released renders of Hobart's proposed AFL stadium haven't eased concerns about the visual impact on the city's nearby Cenotaph.

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