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Infrastructure funding changes 'abandon' rural Tasmania

Infrastructure funding changes 'abandon' rural Tasmania

Tasmania has lost just one project as part of federal cuts to infrastructure plans, but says an overall funding shake-up lets down rural areas.

'No clear motive' for murder of young mother

'No clear motive' for murder of young mother

'No clear motive' for murder of young mother

'No clear motive' for murder of young mother

A 37-year-old man who stabbed a young Queensland mother to death in Tasmania had no clear motive for the murder, a court has been told.

Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze

Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze

Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze

Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze

Investigations continue into the cause of a bushfire that destroyed houses, property and forced evacuations on Tasmania's east coast.

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New talent pathway 'first step' for Tassie AFL side

New talent pathway 'first step' for Tassie AFL side

The AFL has announced a new $500,000 talent pathway for youngsters in Tasmania in what the league hopes will set up the expansion franchise.

Failure to give CPR before aged care resident's death

Failure to give CPR before aged care resident's death

Staff at an aged care home failed to perform CPR on a resident who died from heart failure because they incorrectly thought he had a do-not-resuscitate order.

Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win

Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win

The Sydney Sixers have secured a final-ball win over the Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL on the back of Mathilda Carmichael's unbeaten 32.

Homes lost to threatening coastal Tasmanian bushfire

Homes lost to threatening coastal Tasmanian bushfire

A bushfire on Tasmania's east coast, which destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate to a boat ramp, has sparked several emergency warnings.

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'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

A coroner investigating a fatal wheelchair mishap involving a 78-year-old says he wouldn't have died if an accessible taxi arrived during his 45-minute wait.

Dark Mofo has a laugh with launch of comedy festival

Dark Mofo has a laugh with launch of comedy festival

Dark Mofo has a laugh with launch of comedy festival

Dark Mofo has a laugh with launch of comedy festival

The team behind Tasmanian midwinter arts event Dark Mofo is launching a comedy festival, despite cancelling Dark Mofo for 2024.

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists sail to study world's strongest current

Scientists aboard CSIRO research vessel Investigator will study the flow of warm waters through the current surrounding Antarctica.

Search for missing Tasmanian swimmer suspended

Search for missing Tasmanian swimmer suspended

Search for missing Tasmanian swimmer suspended

Search for missing Tasmanian swimmer suspended

Tasmanian authorities have suspended the search for a missing swimmer after expert advice that the woman could not have survived.

Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match

Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match

Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match

Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match

In-form opener Matt Short and young quick Sam Elliott have powered Victoria to a convincing six-wicket domestic one-day win over Tasmania in Launceston.

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Stephanie Trethewey has been named the Australian of Year for Tasmania for her work supporting rural mothers.

Renewed search for missing hiker fails to find clues

Renewed search for missing hiker fails to find clues

Renewed search for missing hiker fails to find clues

Renewed search for missing hiker fails to find clues

Nothing of significance has been found during fresh bushland searches as part of investigations into a 2017 missing person case.

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JackJumpers' big man Magnay cleared for NBL return

The Tasmania JackJumpers will have the services of Will Magnay against Adelaide after the centre was cleared to make his NBL return from a foot injury.

Tasmania skipper Steindl gears up for 300th NBL game

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has hailed the leadership of captain Clint Steindl, who is set to play his 300th NBL game.

Renewed searches in missing bushwalker case

Police are conducting fresh bushland searches in southern Tasmania as part of investigations into a 2017 missing person case.

Hobart stadium bid kicks on to next stage of assessment

A $715 million stadium project for Hobart's waterfront will be assessed by the state planning commission after legislation passed parliament.

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Icebreaker forced refuelling detour costs cool $875,000

It will cost an extra $875,000 for Australia's Antarctic icebreaker to refuel after bridge safety concerns prompted a detour of hundreds of kilometres.

Award-winning cheese manufacturer could be sold

Dairy giant Saputo has indicated it may sell its award-winning cheese-making operations on remote King Island amid a strategic review.

Children's not-for-profit head stole fundraising money

A former president of Little Athletics Tasmania has been given a wholly suspended jail term for stealing more than $10,000 from the not-for-profit.

Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tasmania's Liberal government has accused federal Labor of trying to kill off its salmon industry, amid a feud over how best to save an ancient species.

Tasmania edge out Bullets in frenetic NBL finish

Milton Doyle has returned to the scoresheet for the Tasmania JackJumpers in a two-point NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets in Launceston.

Time and oxygen running short for last of ancient fish

A salmon industry plan to help an endangered fish on the brink of extinction isn't fully funded yet, despite plans to start work next month.

Tas guaranteed no cost blowouts under new stadium plan

Proponents of an alternative Hobart waterfront stadium plan have guaranteed their proposal will not cost taxpayers more than $745 million.

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