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Latest news: Tasmania

Hibernating Dark Mofo defrosts winter feast, nude swim

Hibernating Dark Mofo defrosts winter feast, nude swim

Winter festival Dark Mofo won't be fully on ice in 2024 with two signature events and some new ones going ahead as the full program hibernates for a year.

'Harrowing, shocking' police pedophile report released

'Harrowing, shocking' police pedophile report released

'Harrowing, shocking' police pedophile report released

'Harrowing, shocking' police pedophile report released

A once-trusted Tasmania Police officer used his role to groom and abuse children with impunity for more than three decades, an interim report has found.

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

JackJumpers make NBL statement with United hammering

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned to top NBL form, emphatically beating league-leading Melbourne United by 21 points in Hobart.

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Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze

Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze

Foundation Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth will remain in charge of the side currently sitting third in a tight NBL top six until at least 2027.

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

A leading greyhound trainer who claims he was set up by activists after an animal tail was found at his property has had his lifetime ban overturned.

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Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Scientists fighting to save Tasmania's ancient Maugean skate from extinction say some have died in a captive breeding program.

Ice-cool Bree bobs up to become a bronzed Aussie

Ice-cool Bree bobs up to become a bronzed Aussie

Ice-cool Bree bobs up to become a bronzed Aussie

Ice-cool Bree bobs up to become a bronzed Aussie

Queenslander Bree Walker has picked up Australia's first ever bobsleigh medal at St Moritz, claiming bronze at the World Cup monobob event in Switzerland.

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Navarro claims maiden WTA title with epic Hobart win

Young American Emma Navarro will enter her first Australian Open on a high after upsetting two-time Hobart winner Elise Mertens in a thrilling final.

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Roth unsure if JackJumpers can right ship in six games

Tasmania JackJumpers' coach Scott Roth admits he has no idea if his team can sort out their problems, having lost six of their past eight matches.

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Hawks prevail in double OT classic over JackJumpers

Tyler Harvey was the last-minute hero as the Illawarra Hawks outlasted the Tasmania JackJumpers to win 108-107 in double overtime in the NBL.

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville's run of upset wins at the Hobart International has come to an end in the semi-finals at the hands of top seed Elise Mertens.

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Local hope Daria Saville has booked a berth against top seed Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals after a battling three-set win over Zhu Lin.

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Weatherald shines as Strikers stay in BBL finals hunt

The Strikers have kept their Big Bash League finals hopes alive with an eight-wicket win over the Hurricanes on the back of Jake Weatherald's 80 from 32 balls.

Delay in harassment case against Grace Tame's abuser

Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who is accused of harassing former Australian of the Year Grace Tame online, has had his court matter delayed over a medical report.

Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open

Australia's Daria Saville has claimed her biggest victory since returning from a knee injury, beating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in Hobart.

Bystanders praised for attempts to save mountain biker

An experienced rider died after a fall at a popular Tasmanian mountain-biking course, despite the desperate efforts of bystanders.

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Poll shows hung parliament risk for only Lib government

Polling has pointed to the potential of a hung parliament at the next state election in Tasmania, which is governed by the Liberals in minority.

Plan for 'animosity' against abusers offence dropped

Plans to create an offence for "inciting animosity" against child sexual offenders have been dropped by the Tasmanian government after criticism.

Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.

Legal bid to put wind up 100-turbine island farm plan

A community group has lodged a legal challenge to controversial plans for a 100-turbine wind farm on a remote island.

Daria Saville notches upset victory in Open lead-up

Australia's Daria Saville has upset higher-ranked top-50 Russian Anna Blinkova in the opening round of the Hobart International, coming from a set down.

Man faces court over alleged house fire murder

A man has briefly appeared in court after being charged with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered following a Hobart house fire.

Man charged with murder after fatal house fire

Police have charged a man with murder after a body was found following a suspicious house fire in Hobart.

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