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Tasmania
Meet the Aussie miracle dog who died three times
Three-year-old Staffy, Max, faced the battle of his life when he was attacked by a snake. His owner cannot believe he’s still alive.
Budget deficit blows out by $500m
The state budget deficit blew out by half a billion dollars in 2024/25, reaching $1.3bn — the second-worst result on record, new Treasury figures show.
Eslake says budget repair response ‘lacks substance’
The state government has rejected or ignored the bulk of the recommendations of an independent report it commissioned into the state’s finances, a response its author has described as “disappointing”.
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Tootie is more than just a purr-fect face
Tootie’s resounding success at Tassie cat shows hasn’t got to his head, stepping up to the plate when owner was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s has a special celebration coming up.
Authorities responding to ‘heartbreaking’ sick devil
Heartbreaking footage of a visibly sick Tasmanian devil proves the animals plight is falling on “deaf ears” according to locals who say citizens are stepping up to pick up the pieces. Watch here >>
Burnie man killed after wife fell asleep at wheel: coroner
A single-vehicle fatality which claimed the life of a 70-year-old Burnie man on the Bass Hwy in September 2023 occurred after his wife fell asleep at the wheel, a Tasmanian coroner has found.
Tasmania devil struggling in the state’s North-West
GRAPHIC WARNING: Recording of a sickly Tasmania devil has emerged with Raptor Care North West saying it was found on a farm at Table Cape. It…
Taxpayers could be slugged for another month amid Spirit lease talks
The new Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is currently berthed in Scotland, may remain there for up to an additional month at a cost of more than $23,000 a week to taxpayers.
Tassie couples share secrets to success
Could you work with your partner? In honour of the month of love, we chat to four Tassie couples, who live and work together, about the highs and lows and their secrets for relationship success
Shooters put rabbit fix on the menu
Hobart’s ballooning urban rabbit population would be managed as a sustainable food resource with a cull by shooters, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party says. Here’s how.
Leading harness racing trainer hit with ban for horse mistreatment
Prominent Tasmanian harness racing trainer, Ben Yole, has had his industry licence disqualified for three years after a panel of stewards found horses had been “systematically” mistreated at his stables.
Stabbing friend in the neck results in jail time
A walk home from the pub soured for one pair after one of them stabbed the other in the neck, resulting in jail time for the attacker.
Snug Tiers fire
A fire continues to burn at Snug Tiers in the Channel region. Video: Tasmania Fire Service
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