Lightning storms smash power transformers as more wild weather on the way
The boss of TasNetworks has warned of further power outages overnight, with 100+ transformers hit by lightning and more storms on the way. LATEST
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‘Mortally wounded’: Winter an asset sale fan, govt says
The Liberals have branded Labor leader Dean Winter the state’s leading advocate of privatisation after uncovering decade-old comments they claim he made in favour of asset sales.
Lawyer for alleged doctor-drug maker wants charges dismissed
The lawyer for a Hobart doctor accused of making, supplying and illegally prescribing drugs says his charges should be dismissed. What the court heard.
TasTAFE boss quits after four years in top job
TasTAFE’s chief executive officer has resigned, with the Minister for Skills and Training addressing claims of a falling out.
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Hillcrest trial: Day five wrap up
Pegs used to hold down the jumping castle that became airborne at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 were ‘not up to standard’, according to an expert. Here’s a wrap up of day five of the trial.
Greens flag animal welfare action
Opposition, minor party and independent MPs in state parliament could combine to force improvements to Tasmania’s animal welfare laws, Greens MLC Cassy O’Connor says.
Targa Tasmania to enter new chapter
Targa Tasmania unveils major “reboot” for 2025, with new dates, route, and future secured. What we know.
Remembrance Day marked in Hobart
More than a century after the guns fell silent on the “war to end all wars” — humanity remains blighted by the misery of armed conflict, Hobart’s Remembrance Day service has heard.
Life-size statue of Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean VC unveiled at Latrobe
More than 80 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice, Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s has been honoured with a statue.
Tree change: Family’s dream to grow Christmas cheer
When Jade and Rohan Polanowski made the tree change to Richmond, they took the phrase “putting down roots” quite literally – embarking on a new chapter as the newly minted owners of the Richmond Christmas Tree Farm.
Dutton ‘not fazed’ by Rebecca White’s possible Lyons run
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says Lyons is “crucial” to win the federal election and he’s not fazed that former Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White might be a contender.
Fears ‘cataclysmic’ planning laws will take away ratepayers’ rights
Ordinary Tasmanians face the risk of having their rights over planning decisions taken away – and they don’t even know it, say critics of proposed new Development Assessment Panels. See what’s planned
Full List: How caring is your aged care in Tasmania?
The majority of aged care homes in Australia are not meeting their care targets as a workforce crisis bites hard. See how Tasmania shapes up.
‘It’s not politics’: Thousands turn out for Cenotaph vigil
Tasmania RSL CEO John Hardy says a vigil at the Hobart Cenotaph on the eve of Remembrance Day was not about politics, ‘just history and music’.
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