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New Tasmanian director of custodial youth justice services Shane Murdoch speaking to a parliamentary committee about the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.

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Major incidents, chronic staff woes: Ashley’s ongoing lockdowns

A new director of Ashley Youth Detention Centre has discussed the facility’s lockdowns, including on days when only “three or four” staff members out of 17 have turned up for work.

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Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Rebecca White and Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer at St Johns Park in Hobart on Monday, December 8, 2025.

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How new unit aims to help Tasmania’s new mothers

Construction has begun on a new six-bed parenting unit at New Town to help struggling new mothers after a hospital closure left a critical gap in care.

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Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers Tom Triffitt Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Star cricketer loses career in Hobart real estate over fraud

A former star Tasmanian cricketer who began a new career in real estate after a disastrous and public downward spiral has now been struck off for fraudulent conduct.

Tasmania Fire Service crews remain at Dolphin Sands following a devastating bushfire. Picture taken Decembe 7. Picture: 7 News/Supplied

Dolphin Sands fire contained but hazardous conditions persist

Tasmania Fire Service says safety comes first with some residents still blocked from their homes despite the bushfire being contained. Here’s the latest.

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21/06/2018 King Island Mayor Duncan McFie at the King Island Marina. He is more supportive of the propposed fish farms for the island and is copping flak for secret talks with the salmon company. Picture : David Geraghty / The Australian.

Ex-mayor back in court after denying serious allegations

A former King Island mayor has made a brief appearance in a Hobart courtroom on child exploitation charge.

Keith Batt from Nant distillery at the new nearly finished Nant whisky bar, Wooby's Lane, Salamanca

Nant whisky founder pleads not guilty to barrel scheme charges

A man accused of perpetrating the large-scale hoodwinking of Tasmanian whisky investors has fronted court to formally plead not guilty to more than 700 fraud and stealing charges.

Olympian Ariarne Titmus has shared a disturbing video of her Uber driver watching Instagram reels on his phone while still driving the car.

‘I wanted to vomit’: Ariarne Titmus’ disturbing Uber shocker

Olympic legend Ariarne Titmus has shared a disturbing video of her Uber driver performing a dangerous action while driving. SEE THE VIDEO

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Mac Point critics will be won over Olsen promises

Mac Point stadium critics to be won over in time: ex-SA premier

Critics of Tasmania’s approved multi-purpose stadium will be silenced by inevitable economic success, a former premier who faced similar backlash warns.

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Labor pushes Premier to probe TasRacing’s election post

Labor pushes Premier to probe TasRacing’s election post

The opposition has ramped up the pressure over TasRacing’s backing of government policy during the election, with Labor leader Josh Willie calling for an official investigation.

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Eleri Harris in Old Parliament House, Canberra, with her book A Loo of One's Own. Picture: Andrew Sikorski

A loo of one’s own: how women in parliament made do — and made history

Dame Enid Lyons and fellow trailblazers endured an impossible situation — Old Parliament House was built for democracy, but not for women who needed basic facilities.

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A wombat spotted at Bob Brown Foundation Tarkanya Bioblitz 2025. Picture: Karen Keefe

Bioblitz uncovers new algae species in the Tarkine

Scientists have uncovered a marine species hiding in plain sight along Tasmania’s ancient coastline, proving how much remains undiscovered in this pristine ecosystem. The latest:

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Hobart gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Brett Daniels has been charged with assaulting multiple former patients

Hobart obstetrician pleads not guilty to assaults on patients

A Tasmanian gynaecologist and obstetrician charged with assaulting multiple two patients has pleaded not guilty in the Hobart Magistrates Court.

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Why disabled writers are reclaiming a historic slur

Tasmania’s latest podcast proves disabled voices are reshaping literature as writers turn a historical slur into their most powerful symbol of unity. Find out more:

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Youngtown Pharmacy pharmacist Nicole Francis with premier Jeremy Rockliff and health minister Bridget Archer discussing changes to pharmacy care. Picture: Alison Foletta

The pill just got much easier to get in Tasmania

Tasmanian pharmacies can now provide hormonal contraception without prescriptions, cutting wait times for women who previously faced lengthy delays accessing reproductive healthcare.

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