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Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

A state premier will go to the governor to seek power within days, but the opposition leader says it's not the only option as he step up negotiations.

Married couple, dog missing as light plane disappears

Married couple, dog missing as light plane disappears

Married couple, dog missing as light plane disappears

Married couple, dog missing as light plane disappears

An extensive search continues in two states after a light plane with two people and a dog on board failed to reach its destination.

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

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Urgent advice on eve of major energy project deadline

Urgent advice on eve of major energy project deadline

One of the nation's biggest energy projects, an undersea electricity cable across Bass Strait, has been caught up in messy post-election politicking.

Sham, secrecy claims as $5b power cable deadline nears

Sham, secrecy claims as $5b power cable deadline nears

Politicians of multiple stripes have lashed a Liberal government for its consultation around a $5 billion undersea power connector project.

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing a woman with a car on the driveway of a rural property argues his 13-year jail sentence is too high.

Plenty of net benefits for Aussies at Canadian Open

Plenty of net benefits for Aussies at Canadian Open

It has been an impressive start to the Canadian Open for Australia's men's tennis players, with three chalking up straight-sets wins in Toronto.

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'Battery of the nation' undersea power cable at risk

'Battery of the nation' undersea power cable at risk

'Battery of the nation' undersea power cable at risk

'Battery of the nation' undersea power cable at risk

One of the nation’s largest energy projects - a $5.5 billion undersea cable - is at risk as one state is accused of suppressing vital information.

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament.

Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

Politics, election makes devil's brew of Tassie stadium

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

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'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

Tasmania's election result shows hope for the Liberals after the party lost all lower house seats in the state at the federal poll, its deputy leader says.

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawthorn stalwarts Jack Gunston and Jarman Impey have played key roles in a win over Port Adelaide in shocking conditions in Launceston.

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Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

Hawthorn have lost their last four games against Port Adelaide and won't rest on their laurels despite Ken Hinkley's side losing two key players..

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign.

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Access to GP services has been front and centre for a state election campaign, several days out from polling day.

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

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