Bedridden handyman gets a community hand-up
Bicheno local Wayne Hearps is bedridden for the next five weeks after a nasty fall left him with severe injuries. Now, the Tasmanian East Coast community is rallying behind him.
Bicheno local Wayne Hearps is bedridden for the next five weeks after a nasty fall left him with severe injuries. Now, the Tasmanian East Coast community is rallying behind him.
A report compared the government funding to Tasmanian private schools with similar schools over the past decade. Here’s what it revealed.
The developer behind a proposed golf course and outdoor activities project has faced court for the first time over allegedly damaging Aboriginal relics. What the developer has to say.
For the next 20 years, an estimated $1.4bn will be spent on major upgrades at two of Tasmania’s hospitals. Find out what’s planned.
An Aussie man has opened up on his trauma and how he has been able to bounce back.
“Blue chip” companies are expressing strong interest in securing the naming rights to the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, with the value of the potential partnership expected to be “significant”.
A team of scientists will review population projections for the endangered Maugean skate after questions were raised over key data. Latest.
Tassie’s bravest little battler George McNees passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer, family have confirmed. His family’s touching tribute >
The old Glenorchy Ice Rink had been repurposed and turned into a new gallery, proudly displaying the work of three generations of a family of artists. See their stunning work.
Residents are counting the cost as the damage assessment begins across the state following almost a week of wild weather. What’s to come:
Newly released images show what a flashy new development in a semirural suburb in the state’s south could look like. But there could be a problem with the building height. See the pictures.
A group of Tasmanian researchers, whose work has been used in defence and maritime warfare, climate change research, and shipwreck hunts, have won a prestigious Eureka Science Prize.
Next week’s state budget will focus on jobs, easing cost of living pressures and delivering the government’s election promises, Treasurer Michael Ferguson says.
A former King Island Mayor and councillor will return to the Burnie Supreme Court later in the year after entering pleas to child abuse material charges in Hobart.
Interstate crews have arrived to help restore power to more than 86000 customers as TasNetworks and Telstra for a lack of preparation ahead of the forecast wild weather.
A man accused of having hidden a record number of firearms on a rural property, including allegedly concealed inside a buried wheelie bin and underneath a truck, has faced court.
Father-of-four Dave Hoppitt was the kind of bloke who would do anything for others, but last week he passed away after a two-year cancer battle. Here’s how the community is supporting his family.
Feral pigs are going hog wild in Tasmania, according to a land owner, who says their numbers are on the rise. Here’s why these pesky porkers are a problem.
The state government has announced further assistance for people affected by wild weather and flooding around the state over the last week. Here’s what help is available.
A Tasmanian union has been forced to hit pause its industrial action, after an intervention from the Fair Work Commission. Here’s why.
If there’s a silver lining to the extreme rainfall Tasmania has experienced over the last week, it’s that dam levels have recovered after a historically dry 12 months.
The road death of a Greens Beach woman, who was four times over the legal limit when she crashed into a tree, was a stark reminder about the dangers of drink-driving, a coroner has said.
The state’s premier sporting venue will take on a new name after a beloved local company announced it would be ending its partnership with Cricket Tasmania.
The Christian lobby says attempts to reduce discrimination in Tasmanian schools run the risk of reducing religious freedom in the fashion of dictators and totalitarian regimes.
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mere days after a doctor called on health authorities to allow rural generalists to work across GP clinics and hospitals, Jeremy Rockliff has taken action. Here’s how.
For many a National Pie is synonymous with Tasmania and home. But after 85 years it is about to change hands.
Tasmanian born and bred Guide Dogs Digby and Dora have a long career ahead of the, but for now they’re taking the next steps in their training. Here’s why they’re unique.
Further details have emerged of the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium, which has been welcomed by the tourism and hospitality sector. Take a closer look here >>
A young police constable charged over the deaths of a mother and son after a 2022 road crash was disqualified from driving at the time of the incident, a magistrate has found. The full findings.
Tasmania has the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in Australia but funding for a new $3m centre will see researchers work to find a way to better treat the condition. Read the latest.
A teacher who read what he regarded as a bad reference for a job he applied for has failed in a bid to get compensation for anxiety. Find out what happened.
A “rapid” independent investigation into the state of maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital has been announced after serious concerns were raised by nurses and midwives.
The state’s Children and Youth Minister has given a candid response after being asked whether the government will be able to meet its deadline for closing a notorious detention centre.
Some say footy and art don’t mix but the Bett Gallery is putting paid to that myth with an exhibition titled The Footy Show. Read all about it.
The man tasked with keeping the North-West seat of Braddon in federal Liberal hands for the third time in a row has been unveiled following incumbent Gavin Pearce’s retirement.
A member of the Elphinstone family represented himself in court after facing charges of interfering with an Aboriginal relic.
Rod Patterson’s life was changed forever after the Bourke Street attack. Years on and his fight for compensation has failed, but he maintains Victoria Police had a duty of care.
Liberal Party faithful will gather in Launceston on Saturday to debate a range of motions, including funding to greyhound racing. Read what’s on their agenda.
The Hobart City Council is facing calls to immediately remove hire e-scooters from the streets as the company delivering the service finds itself embroiled in a scandal.
A beloved private school teacher and young father has been remembered for his kind heart, fun nature and trademark grin following his sudden death.
One of the state’s most successful and enduring companies is preparing to double its workforce and production capacity after acquiring a portion of land at a well-known manufacturing site.
In an effort to stamp out vaping among young people, the state’s health minister says it’s “stepping up where the federal government had failed”. Here’s what’s planned.
Changes to some traffic lights at key intersections could save drivers valuable time on their afternoon commute. Here’s how.
The man allegedly involved in the stabbing murder of a 42-year-old Mowbray man on Wednesday has fronted the Launceston Magistrates Court as police allege further details to the crime.
After sacking two of her three Tasmanian state MPs, Senator Jacqui Lambie has made a surprising call on the future of her party.
Snow seekers will be thrilled with the forecast across Tasmania’s alpine regions into the weekend. Check out the conditions on Mt Wellington >>
The head of Tasmania’s State Service has revealed to a parliamentary committee that numerous employees remain suspended due to allegations of child sexual abuse.
A former Hobart City councillor who pleaded guilty to evading police has had their licence disqualified for six months. Here’s how the situation unfolded.
The Tasmanian government is a step closer to permanently shutting a notorious detention centre, after delaying plans to reform the state’s youth justice system.
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