Why government doesn’t know when highway signs will switch on
With the widespread use of smartphones, Labor has questioned the purpose of newly installed electronic highway signs across Greater Hobart that have not been switched on.
Tasmania
Popular garden plant declared a pest in Tasmania
This tall ornamental flower native to Europe can be seen in gardens across the state but it can also be found in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area and even on the Stanley Nut.
Top 10 infrastructure projects coming in the next decade
The state government is spruiking its long-term plan for infrastructure, saying there will be big spending on a total of 442 projects. Here’s what’s planned.
Counting down to historic all-electric ferry launch
A lot can happen in 70 days. It’ll be round 8 of a new AFL season, we’ll likely know the federal election result and maritime history will be made in Tasmania. Find out how >>
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Sandy Bay supermarket attacks spark safety fears
‘Juvenile shop thieves’ have been causing trouble for supermarket employees and shoppers, with a union saying violence towards retail workers was on the rise in Tasmania.
FIRST LOOK: Work on duplicated causeways set to begin this year
Long-awaited upgrades to busy causeways in Southern Tasmania are expected to commence in late 2025 as the state government reveals concept designs of the project.
Why two Labs are bringing joy to hospital staff
Labradors Lewy and Chilli are leaving a trail of smiles and joy after being tasked with the very important mission of helping hospital staff destress.
Arson charges laid over West Launceston unit fire
A woman has been accused of lighting a unit on fire in northern Tasmania last night. Police say a man who was inside the property at the time escaped without injuries.
Can public hospital take on extra maternity services?
Speaking before it was confirmed the Hobart Private Hospital would scrap its maternity services, the AMA had this warning on the capacity of the public wards to take on the extra load.
Hobart Private Hospital maternity services to be scrapped
Healthscope has ended speculation over the future of the Hobart Private Hospital’s maternity services, saying it will be axed. Here’s what we know so far.
More whales dead, remaining to be euthanised after stranding
Work is already underway to euthanise the surviving whales stranded on a Tassie beach after attempts to refloat them failed. Here’s the latest.
Hobart man denies abusing partner as she nursed newborn
A Hobart mother has provided harrowing testimony of a former partner’s alleged six-month reign of sexual and emotional abuse, which was perpetrated as she nursed their newborn baby.
A job a day: Public sector job cuts target revealed
The state government will need to reduce the size of the public service by one worker a day for nearly eight years in order to reach its own target for “right sizing” the state workforce.
Bodycam footage debated in eel animal cruelty trial
A high profile Tasmanian eel fisherman is fighting animal cruelty charges over a 2022 incident where he allegedly left bags of live eels submerged in a lake for almost two weeks. Latest from court:
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