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Latest news: Tasmania

Man drowns, children in hospital, after beach emergency

Man drowns, children in hospital, after beach emergency

A man has drowned and several children have been taken to hospital after they were pulled from the water at a Tasmanian beach.

Till death do us part: Tas Lib vow law to oust quitters

Till death do us part: Tas Lib vow law to oust quitters

Till death do us part: Tas Lib vow law to oust quitters

Till death do us part: Tas Lib vow law to oust quitters

The Tasmanian Liberals want MPs legally wedded to their party after enduring a tumultuous 10 months since two deserters fled to the crossbench.

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tas ramping 'ban' hits hurdle as watchdog halts policy

Tasmania's Industrial Commission has ordered the Liberal government's plan to ban ramping to be halted due to insufficient consultation with stakeholders.

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Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Fury over edited plan to save world's fastest parrot

Scientists say a recovery plan for the fastest parrot on earth won't save it after their work was altered - allegedly to favour state-owned logging interests.

Wade to pull up stumps on red-ball cricket after final

Wade to pull up stumps on red-ball cricket after final

Former Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will retire from red-ball cricket after the Sheffield Shield final between Tasmania and Western Australia.

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Plans for a new stadium in Tasmania, a condition of the state's licence for an AFL team, have divided the community and the island's politicians.

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

A Liberal election promise to "ban" ambulance ramping at Tasmanian hospitals has sparked criticism and stop-work action from nurses and midwives.

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Tasmania cough up hosting rights for Shield final

Tasmania cough up hosting rights for Shield final

Tasmania cough up hosting rights for Shield final

Tasmania cough up hosting rights for Shield final

Western Australia have secured hosting rights for the Sheffield Shield final after Tasmania suffered a surprise loss to South Australia.

Former Liberal politician facing tax offences

Former Liberal politician facing tax offences

Former Liberal politician facing tax offences

Former Liberal politician facing tax offences

Former Tasmanian Liberal politician Adam Brooks has pleaded not guilty to allegations he didn't file tax income documents as required under law.

Tasmania need 316 runs to lock in home Shield final

Tasmania need 316 runs to lock in home Shield final

Tasmania need 316 runs to lock in home Shield final

Tasmania need 316 runs to lock in home Shield final

The equation is simple for Tasmania as they chase victory over South Australia and hosting rights for the Sheffield Shield final.

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tasmanian Labor appears open to supporting construction of a new stadium but only after the state's AFL club "proves itself".

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

The Tasmania JackJumpers have turned pre-game fury into a composed rallying win in their second game of the NBL Playoffs, beating the Perth Wildcats 102-94.

McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

Nathan McSweeney starred with the bat as South Australia took control of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on day one in Hobart.

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is up to Labor's true believers to get the decade-long opposition across the line at the upcoming Tasmanian election.

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World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

In a Willy Wonka day on the Tasmanian election trail, voters have been promised "the ultimate chocolate experience" and the world's largest chocolate fountain.

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

Man jailed for shooting prison escapee dead in scuffle

A 45-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the shooting manslaughter of a Hobart prison escapee has been jailed for eight years.

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'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.

Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs

A Senate inquiry has heard there has been an uptick in people resorting to getting groceries from supermarket dumpsters.

Lambie defends 'no policy' stance in Tasmanian election

Tasmania's Liberal premier says the Jacqui Lambie Network has "no idea" as polling points to support for minor parties and independents at the election.

Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Jan Cameron, founder of adventure wear brand Kathmandu, has appealed a court ruling which found her guilty of hiding $14 million worth of shares offshore.

Tasmania in box seat to host Sheffield Shield final

A 57-run Sheffield Shield win over Victoria in Hobart has put Tasmania in the box seat to host the competition decider.

Caravan park evacuated as bushfire closes Tas highway

Tasmanian fire crews have evacuated a caravan park and residents have been told to leave Crayfish Creek and surrounds.

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

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