‘Incredibly disappointing’: Period pain education program scrapped
The Tasmanian government has discontinued funding for a popular period pain education program delivered in state schools, instead choosing to provide its own in-house program.
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Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash at Glenorchy
Police say they attempted to intercept the motorcycle shortly before a fatal crash. Here’s what we know.
Survivor, movie star Akubra goes missing in Hobart
Peter Greste’s Akubra hat has survived the bowels of the Egyptian prison system — but not Hobart’s waterfront with his trusty companion going missing.
Interstate demand for Dark Mofo forces airline to put on extra flights
Tasmania’s favourite winter festival is proving to be so popular among mainlanders this year that one major airline has had to schedule an additional six return flights to Hobart this June.
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‘Failure’: Libs lambasted for lack of progress on electric vehicle target
The state government has been criticised for a lack of progress on a key target it set for itself five years ago, aimed at lowering Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Profound’: award-winning author’s take on forced adoption
Loved and lauded author Dr Danielle Wood, writing as Minnie Darke, reveals details of her latest book which will be launched on Tuesday by a former Labor Premier.
How many voters does my state have? What age is most common? Election by the numbers
A record number of Australians will vote in the 2025 federal election, a fact the Australian Electoral Commissioner says “doesn’t happen by accident”.
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Explore Tassie skies with a Bachelor star
A new exclusive Port Arthur stay will allow a lucky pair to gaze at one of the biggest annual meteor showers – with the help of one former Bachelor star. How you can book.
New faces, ‘ghosts’, ring-ins: Full list of federal election candidates
With a total of 63 candidates running for Tasmanian Senate and House of Representatives seats from 12 parties plus independents, names can get a little lost. Here’s a guide for the May 3 election.
‘It’s not fair’: Seven-month wait for simple procedure for little Baylee
For the last seven months, Melissa Tyrell has been asking ‘why?’ Why does her four-year-old daughter refuse to eat? Why has it taken seven months to get a date for a simple procedure? And why has her child had to suffer?
Popular campground reopens almost two years after severe bushfire
Every asset in this popular and free Tasmanian camping spot was destroyed in a fire in 2023. Why visitors are being welcomed back with open arms.
Planning body rejects stadium legal claims
The Head of the Tasmanian Planning Commission has rejected legal advice from the Macquarie Point Corp who said their stadium assessment ‘exceeded its brief’. The panel’s response.
Public encouraged to roll up sleeves for run-on Covid
The Covid pandemic might feel like it happened decades ago, but the disease is still present in the community. Why authorities are encouraging people to roll up their sleeves.
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