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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.

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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

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.

'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

'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 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.

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

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

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

'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

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

Hawks keep it plane as veterans power payback on Port

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.

Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

Hawks switched on for crucial Power test

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'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

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

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

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

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

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

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

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.

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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.

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

Hurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Tim David has re-signed with the Hobart Hurricanes, who have kept the bulk of their Big Bash League championship-winning batting firepower together.

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This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week

As NAIDOC Week celebrates 50 years of "strength, vision and legacy" artists are calling for Indigenous culture to be valued every day of the year.

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

A former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler is facing charges of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

Jail for callous, cold-blooded killing of mum of four

A man who showed callousness beyond words when he hit and killed his partner with a car has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars.

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

A drunken argument was the impetus for the stabbing murder of a 51-year-old man in his home at the hands of his partner.

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

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