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Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

A former senior police officer who died while being investigated over child sexual abuse allegations will be the subject of an independent review.

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Tasmanian's minority Liberal government has avoided a snap election but will face further challenges when parliament resumes.

Super fund invests in Tasmanian private forestry

Super fund invests in Tasmanian private forestry

Super fund invests in Tasmanian private forestry

Super fund invests in Tasmanian private forestry

Tasmania's largest private forestry company has been acquired by an Australian superannuation fund and two overseas pension entities.

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Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits

Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits

Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.

Rain slows fire but risk remains on Bass Strait island

Rain slows fire but risk remains on Bass Strait island

A bushfire which threatened properties on Flinders Island in Bass Strait has been slowed by rain but the threat remains for residents.

Premier's snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP

Premier's snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP

Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.

Bass Strait island bushfire puts properties in danger

Bass Strait island bushfire puts properties in danger

Homes and properties are under threat from an out-of-control bushfire on Flinders Island in Bass Strait.

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Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.

Salmon farmers' artificial oxygen endangered fish fix

Salmon farmers' artificial oxygen endangered fish fix

Salmon farmers' artificial oxygen endangered fish fix

Salmon farmers' artificial oxygen endangered fish fix

Conservationists have ridiculed a salmon industry plan to try to artificially boost oxygen levels in a harbour where an endangered fish is barely hanging on.

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

A full police funeral provided to a senior officer who died by suicide while being investigated for child abuse offences was regrettable, Tasmania Police says.

Reviews, reports raised youth centre issues for decades

Reviews, reports raised youth centre issues for decades

Reviews, reports raised youth centre issues for decades

Reviews, reports raised youth centre issues for decades

An inquiry says Tasmanian governments over decades were made aware of systemic deficiencies at the state's youth detention centre but failed to properly act.

Toddler's shed fire death ruled an accident

Toddler's shed fire death ruled an accident

Toddler's shed fire death ruled an accident

Toddler's shed fire death ruled an accident

The death of a three-year-old boy in a shed fire in Tasmania has been ruled an accident by the coroner.

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.

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Abuse survivors hope 'watershed' report sparks reform

Survivors and their families have urged a state government to make cultural change and act swiftly on recommendations in a report examining child sexual abuse.

Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds

Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.

Lions claim thrilling comeback AFLW win over North

The Brisbane Lions have claimed an unlikely two-point AFLW win over North Melbourne after trailing by 18 points at halftime.

Dark Mofo dims lights on 2024 but vows brighter rebirth

Organisers of Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo have announced the event will be put on pause in 2024 so it can reshape for the future.

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Man changes plea, admits murdering young mother

A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old woman whose body was found in a home on Tasmania's northwest coast.

Bushfire forces people to sleep in cars as threat eases

A bushfire near a tourist hotspot on Tasmania's east coast sparked the evacuation of campers and forced some people to sleep in their cars overnight.

Harness racing horse welfare fails to keep pace in Tas

An interim review into Tasmania's harness racing industry has found welfare regulations and rehoming requirements are behind other states.

Global nom for climate friendly seaweed livestock feed

Developing a seaweed supplement for cattle and sheep feed that lowers their methane emissions has earned an Australian company a global award nomination.

Campers flee tourist hotspot as bushfire sparks alerts

A warning urging people to seek shelter has been issued as a bushfire burns out of control on Tasmania's east coast near the popular Freycinet Peninsula.

Tas stadium site only supports 'lightweight structures'

The proposed site for the Tasmanian government's multi-million dollar stadium is in doubt after a report found it can only support lightweight structures.

Top greyhound trainer probed over alleged lure find

An investigation is ongoing into allegations a leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer was found with an "animal part" capable of being used as a lure.

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