This Month
Tasmanian election is on after governor concedes no end to impasse
Tasmania will go to an election on July 19 after it became clear there was no alternative to solve the political stoush over state finances and loss of parliament’s confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
AFL plays hardball on stadium amid Tasmanian political turmoil
The code’s demand has been caught up in a furore over finances that looks set to send Tasmanians to their fourth election in seven years.
Tasmania headed to snap election after parliament turns on Rockliff
Labor, the Greens and the speaker of Tasmania’s parliament voted for a motion of no-confidence in the premier over his handling of the budget.
Budget, ferries, AFL stadium could crash Tasmanian government
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has threatened to send voters back to the polls for an early election if parliament passes a motion of no confidence in his ability to manage the state’s finances.
May
MinRes’ new chair; RBA hikes back in play; US AAA downgrade is huge
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
The coolest place in Hobart to dine – literally
Institut Polaire, on the Tasmanian capital’s waterfront, is embracing the city’s Antarctic frontier.
March
Stadium cost blowout latest threat to newest AFL team
The forecast costs were released in an independent report by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, which will decide whether the project should go ahead.
February
Albanese accused of soft-pedalling on Chinese navy drills
Australian air traffic controllers only learnt of Chinese navy live-firing exercise thanks to a Virgin Australia pilot flying over the Tasman Sea.
Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing Toyota Prado
Lehrmann appeared by phone in a Tasmanian court this morning; Peter Dutton promises “prudent” implementation of medicare pledge. How the day unfolded.
January
Hot and cold comfort in historic Hobart
A revamped heritage hotel offers the ideal luxury base for visitors to immerse themselves in the southern capital.
Labor splurges cash in five-hour blitz of Tasmania
There has been a whirlwind round of funding announcements as the prime minister and three ministers covered Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Flinders Island.
December 2024
Veteran skipper calls for Sydney to Hobart rule review after deaths
Geoff Hill, who has completed 21 Sydney to Hobarts, says entrants must be more experienced after the tragic deaths of two sailors in the prestigious yacht race.
Reigning overall winner Alive retires from Sydney to Hobart
The 66-footer retired off Wollongong with engine issues around 4pm on the first day of racing, with Master Lock Comanche in a comfortable lead.
‘Worst forecast ever’: Sydney-Hobart set for broken boats, fast time
Reigning line honours skipper Christian Beck says “the odds of boat damage are very high” in this year’s blue water classic.
March 2024
Lambie demands integrity measures, rethink on Tassie AFL stadium
The minor party founder and federal senator says transparency and integrity issues will dominate as Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff tries to form government.
State polls position Albanese for a second term
Polling booths around the country show Labor’s support base is growing enough for another narrow federal win.
February 2024
How having one owner helps Mona Foma
The Tasmanian arts festival gets much of its funding from a single person in professional gambler and MONA owner David Walsh. A freewheeling program results.
October 2023
Star dealmaker resigns after botched mid-air bathroom prank
A Corrs rainmaker resigned after a practical joke on another partner went wrong on a flight to Hobart.
June 2023
Airbnb crackdown backed by housing minister
Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins has backed tighter controls on short-term rentals, blaming Airbnb-type listings for fuelling the rental crisis.
May 2023
Tasmanian government spends big on housing amid stadium controversy
The Tasmanian Liberal government will spend $373 million on housing as it tries to neutralise controversy over a decision to spend $375 million on a stadium.