‘I’m not a racist’: Hanson deflects punters in Tassie
As she handed out how to vote material in Hobart, Pauline Hanson was upbeat about her party’s chances but said she’s had to battle some hecklers. FOLLOW LIVE
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Police spotted car before it rolled into river
Officers had spotted a BMW driving above the speed limit before it crashed and rolled into a river in the state’s North-West, police say. Here’s what we know.
Federal election not the only political race happening in Tassie
Thirteen candidates will vie for three seats in the Legislative Council in this month’s second chance to vote for some Tasmanian electors.
Where to vote: Full list of polling booths in Tasmania
Australians are heading to the polls to cast their vote. See the full list of Tasmanian polling booth locations here — including the ones that will have a democracy sausage sizzle.
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‘Changes the game’: Incat launches world’s largest EV
The largest battery-electric ship in the world has officially been unveiled by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat, with the landmark event being described as “the birth of the first unicorn”.
Labor’s Tassie campaign finishes on a healthy note
Labor’s Southern Tasmanian candidates finished their federal election campaign spruiking Medicare and portraying Peter Dutton as its foe.
Tasmanian Libs spruik cost of living plan on election eve
Only the Liberal Party has a plan to deliver cost of living relief to Tasmanians, Liberal candidates stressed as their federal election campaign wrapped up in Launceston on Friday.
Alleged rape victim ‘pushed’ into sex at 14
A young woman has taken to the witness stand to describe the night a man allegedly “pushed” her into sex when she was 14-years-old. What the court heard:
How political advertising laws disrupted local theatre production
A theatre adaptation of a classic British sitcom set to be performed at the Playhouse Theatre has run into an immovable obstacle: Australia’s political advertising laws.
Tassie road toll hits ‘tragic milestone’
A shocking number of road deaths occurred across Tasmania in April, in what was the highest road toll recorded in a single month since July 2009.
Ambulance boss becomes third to quit in five years
The head of Ambulance Tasmania has announced his resignation after accepting a new role interstate, making him the third CEO to depart the organisation since 2020.
Agfest Day 1 all sunshine and almost 15,000 visitors
Tasmania’s biggest agricultural event has all you need — farming equipment, food, boats, cars — and plenty of politicians as well shaking hands ahead of Election Day.
No support for Greens plan to ‘unlock’ Tarkine rainforest
‘The only people who can’t get to it are members of the public:’ Why there’s no support for Greens’ plan to ‘unlock’ the unique Tarkine rainforest.
New Hobart eatery promises to transport diners to South-East Asia
The team behind Bar Wa Izakaya have opened a new venture, Lost in Asia, a bar and restaurant they promise will transport diners to the streets of South-East Asia.
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