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Tony McGuire of Hadspen. The three-bed, two storey home ow reduced to rubble and ash was built by Tony and his wife more than 45 years ago. They sold it about 20 years ago but still use it as a holiday home and act as caretakers for the owner, who lives in Queensland. Dolphin Sands was impacted by bushfire. Picture: DPFEM

BOM warns of fire alert as storm trough rolls in

Thunderstorms moving across Tasmania from Saturday could spark fresh bushfires as emergency services work to control twin blazes that have devastated east coast communities.

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The Burke family, Joe (left), Vicki (middle) and Fay (right)

‘I was a functioning person with cancer and I didn’t know it’

A fit 50-year-old man has revealed how extreme tiredness led to a devastating double cancer diagnosis that doctors initially dismissed as overwork.

Dolphin Sands Bushfire. Picture: Location intelligence by Nearmap

Aerial images reveal utter devastation of Dolphin Sands fire

Newly released aerial pictures have laid bare the terrible impact of the Dolphin Sands bushfire. SEE THE IMAGES >>>

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Felicity Barling and Ruby Bartulovic. Fahan School leavers dinner at Franklin Wharf Function Centre. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Fahan School students dazzle at leavers’ dinner

Students from Sandy Bay’s Fahan School have frocked up to celebrate at their leavers’ dinner. SEE THE PICTURES >>>

Health authorities have issued a warning to residents after a traveller with a highly infectious disease was detected in a major city. NSW Health was notified of a traveller with a confirmed case of measles who took an international flight to Sydney and visited several locations in the city. The person returned from South-East Asia, which are currently reporting measles outbreaks, incuding Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

New Tassie measles case: Where infected teenager visited

A teenager has tested positive for measles after spending days in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, marking the state’s second case in weeks.

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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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Measles case confirmed at Royal Hobart Hospital

First measles case in three years confirmed in Tasmania

Health officials have issued an urgent alert after Tasmania recorded a case of measles with multiple exposure sites across Hobart’s CBD identified. Read the latest.

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Launch of the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service aerial firefighting fleet for Summer. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

No let up for firefighters in Tasmania’s North-East

A massive bushfire has torn through 660 hectares of dense Tasmanian bushland, forcing authorities to put north-east Tasmanian communities on high alert.

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Smart fruit’s staggering waste reduction thanks to cutting-edge AI

PARTNER CONTENT: Five generations of apple-growing expertise meets artificial intelligence as a Huon Valley family revolutionises quality control in Australian orchards.

Homing pigeons return to roots

Homing pigeons return to roots

TASWEEKEND: TASMANIANS who flew the coop are returning home accomplished and skills-rich.

Firefighters battling blazes in Tasmania's southeast at Nugent on October 21. Picture: Tasmania Fire Service/TFS

Three fires burn in Tassie’s southeast

Firefighters have welcomed easing conditions overnight that has allowed water bombing aircraft to assist in containing three fires in Tasmania’s southeast. FREE TO READ >>

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Police express ‘serious concerns’ for missing Mt Field bushwalker

Police hold “serious concerns” for solo bushwalker Daryl Fong after he vanished in alpine conditions at Mt Field National Park five days ago. What we know.

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The West Tamar SES Unit were called out to a downed powerline near Legana. Picture: SES

Premier says Mersey Hospital back in action after weather shutdown

After the Mersey Community Hospital had to redirect emergency patients due to storm damage on Friday, the Premier and Health Minister have confirmed repairs are underway.

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Search for missing man Peter Willoughby enters fourth day in Tasmania's north-east. Picture: Tasmania Police

Police not giving up on search for missing 76yo

The search for missing Scottsdale man Peter Willoughby enters a fourth day with rescuers facing difficult conditions, but not giving up hope. Here’s the latest.

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Dancer Kyle Yeo with TSO flute player Lily Bryant at the Odeon. Picture: Linda Higginson

Second TSO concert after Graeme Murphy-led stunner sells out

A groundbreaking fusion of dance and classical music has proved so popular with Tasmanian audiences that the TSO has added an extra performance.

MICHAEL ELFWING, chef Dunsborough. In my kitchen.

Chef uploaded sex videos without partner’s knowledge

A high-profile chef faces sentencing after secretly sharing bedroom videos of his partner online, leaving the victim in tears as details emerged in court.

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Meet the extraordinary women nominated for rural Australia’s Shine Awards

From a 20-year-old stock agent to a helicopter pilot and veteran farmer, these are the remarkable women nominated so far for the Shine Awards. Make your nomination here.

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UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL PUB DATE FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Photo: Elsie Chittleborough (12), Prime Minister's Spelling Bee champion. SA's Elsie Chittleborough of Torrensville Primary School is the state's first ever national champion title in the PM's Spelling Bee after claiming the Orange level (Years 5-6) of Kids News' national spelling challenge, following a record-breaking 82,000 student registrations. Kids News and the Bee are key pillars in the News in the Community program led by Penny Fowler. Picture: Tim Joy. 16th September 2025

Bee spelling success pretty sweet

Back-to-back victories and a breakthrough win for South Australia have marked the fifth anniversary of Australia’s premier student spelling competition. FULL HONOUR ROLL

A line of storms moving over Tasmania's north on Sunday night. Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Dangerous storms: Flash flood alerts issued across northern Tasmania

A line of thunderstorms is bringing the threat of flash flooding to northern Tasmania tonight, as residents are urged to prepare for worsening conditions.

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Trial for three accused of George Town murder delayed

The trial of three men who have pleaded not guilty to a murder in George Town in 2022 is set to be delayed after another case being heard in Launceston continues.

Sophia Sari, 8, Ella Christie, 9, and Laetitia Pospos, 8, selling home-made juice to raise money for DogÃs home of Tasmania. Picture: Linda Higginson

Touching reason young trio is selling home-made fruit punch

Three youngsters have launched a highly successful fruit punch stall to raise money for a cause dear to their hearts. HOW YOU CAN HELP >>>

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Our top dream home sales of 2025 so far

A budget of $2.75m-plus is the starting point for high-end home sales in Tasmania this year. BEST 12 HOMES REVEALED >>>

Detailed plans for Hobart’s new AFL stadium reveal an immediate $60m cost blowout, high visual impacts and negative cost-benefit analysis, but mark a significant milestone in advancing the project. The submission of detailed plans to the state’s Planning Commission on Wed signals the end of the phony war over the controversial stadium – and beginning of the real battle by the minority govt to win over critics and parliament, which must ultimately approve it. The blueprint, for a 23,000 seat stadium at Macquarie Point, reveals the cost has jumped from $715m to $775m, a negative $237m cost benefit analysis, and “high impacts” on sight lines from the nearby Cenotaph – the cause of fierce hostility from the RSL. Comes as the Albo signs off on the broader precinct plan, under which the state will build housing, Antarctic wharf and public spaces nearby in return for the feds providing $240m Multipurpose Stadium Hobart . Pictures - Supplied

Slice of $35 billion pie: Stadium ‘to cash in on conference market’

A stadium at Macquarie Point would help Tasmania claim a larger slice of the $35 billion national business events market, and supercharge the state into a premier conference destination.

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Further details emerge after search ends in tragedy

Police believe 63-year-old Rokeby man, Greg Pearton, who had been missing for three days, sadly drowned after a fall — leaving a family devastated.

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Dodges Ferry aerial. Picture: Supplied

$1m-plus price surge: What your home could be worth in 2030

New data shows how expensive Hobart house prices could be five years from now – but there is a catch for homeowners, experts say. TOP PERFORMING SUBURBS >>>

Houses Awards 2025. EMBARGOED UNTIL 10AM, FRIDAY 9 MAY. New House Over 200sq m Nebraska by Lara Maeseele Photography by Adam Gibson

Tasmanian architecture short-listed for national awards

Five of the state’s finest new homes have made the shortlist for the national Houses Awards in recognition of their supreme design features. CHECK THEM OUT >>>

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Australian Electoral Commission staff sorting through the votes for the 2022 Federal Election at the Darwin pre-poll centre, at Osgood Dr, Eaton. generic: voting, AEC

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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 22: 2025 Federal Election. The third leaders debate. The Great Debate hosted by Nine between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton at Nine's North Sydney studio. Tuesday 22nd April 2025. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen / POOL / via NewsWire

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.

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Readers are getting the chance to question Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

Grill the leaders: Ask Albo and Dutton your burning questions

Get unprecedented access to the 2025 federal election campaign with the chance to grill Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the issues that matter to you. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS

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No-one had seen an echidna on Lungtalanana Island in Bass Strait for decades, until this one was spotted on a trail camera. Photo: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

Is this the world’s loneliest echidna?

Echidnas hadn’t been seen on this remote Tasmanian island since a devastating wildfire ripped through more than a decade ago. Now rangers celebrating a monumental win are hoping for more.

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