Tootie is more than just a purr-fect face
Tootie’s resounding success at Tassie cat shows hasn’t got to his head, stepping up to the plate when owner was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s has a special celebration coming up.
Tasmania
Authorities responding to ‘heartbreaking’ sick devil
Heartbreaking footage of a visibly sick Tasmanian devil proves the animals plight is falling on “deaf ears” according to locals who say citizens are stepping up to pick up the pieces. Watch here >>
Burnie man killed after wife fell asleep at wheel: coroner
A single-vehicle fatality which claimed the life of a 70-year-old Burnie man on the Bass Hwy in September 2023 occurred after his wife fell asleep at the wheel, a Tasmanian coroner has found.
Taxpayers could be slugged for another month amid Spirit lease talks
The new Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is currently berthed in Scotland, may remain there for up to an additional month at a cost of more than $23,000 a week to taxpayers.
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O’Byrne pulls plug on support for Ferguson, says Premier must act
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Will 3D printed houses remodel the state’s housing crisis?
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Industry support for $65m Kangaroo Bay Hotel project
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Rhodes to success: Campaigner on his fight for equality
Tasmania’s latest Rhodes Scholar Sam Watson has already packed a lot in his short life. Now, he has set his sights on what he call’s humanity’s greatest challenge, climate change.
Loggers’ year-long discrimination case dismissed
A 16-month long discrimination case filed by logging supporters against the Bob Brown Foundation has been dismissed. What the anti-discrimination commissioner had to say.
‘Launceston is home’: Titmus in no doubt she’s a Tassie girl
Dozens of young Launceston fans were thrilled to meet Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus, who took left no doubt that she considers herself a Tassie girl.
World-leading program which has reduced dementia risk by 25%
A five-year dementia study run out of UTAS is showing drops of 25 per cent in the dementia risk of its study participants. Here is what they are doing to stay healthier for longer.
FIRST LOOK: New Bellerive ferry terminal plans
About 500 commuters use the Bellerive to Hobart ferry daily. The government hopes a $5m ferry terminal upgrade will encourage more people to use the service. See the designs here…
New Bellerive Ferry terminal design
The state government has released concept drawings showing the design of a new Derwent ferry terminal at Bellerive on Hobart’s Eastern Shore….
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