Fallout on mayor’s social media post continues
Vote of no-confidence and two missing councillors: Launceston mayor feels the heat over post with a controversial American rocker.
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Man accused of attempted murder at Qantas call centre after alleged crime spree
NAMED: The man behind an alleged attempted murder at Hobart’s Qantas call centre, who has also been accused of a crime spree in the lead up.
Senate protests not enough to stop salmon legislation passing
The passing of controversial legislation to secure the future of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour has triggered a range of reactions ranging from celebration to dismay.
Hobart writer shines bright at state literary awards
Tasmania’s best writers were recognised at this year’s Tasmanian Literary Awards, with one author taking out two of seven total prizes.
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Tassie’s leading NAPLAN schools
Strong performing Tasmanian schools in NAPLAN testing have been revealed in newly published data, which highlights the achievers and the challenges facing the education system.
Twenty feature races highlight Tasmania’s $2.9m Summer Racing Festival
Tasmania’s racing boss says there’s plenty of reasons to add the state’s big race days to your summer social calendar. Here’s why.
Suspended Hobart firefighter to face Supreme Court after plea
A Hobart firefighter suspended from service has entered a plea to charges relating to child abuse material. What happens next.
WATCH: Knife-wielding man shot dead by police
Tasmania Police confirm a man who was armed with a knife and making threats was shot dead by officers. WATCH HERE >>
Knife-wielding man shot dead by police
Tasmania Police confirm a man who was armed with a knife and making threats was shot dead by officers. Video: Facebook
Not our problem: TasPorts denies blame on new ferries
TasPorts has washed its hands of any responsibility for failing to have berthing facilities ready in time for the new TT-Line ferries at Devonport.
TasWater spills on $2B debt plan to fund critical sewage upgrades
TasWater will take on nearly $2 billion of debt to fund a catch-up program of critical infrastructure fixes following “decades of underinvestment” across the state, parliament has heard.
Wheelchair-user and amputee ‘very happy’ to be elected to council
Tim Marks, a tireless advocate for people with disability, has been elected to the Glenorchy City Council and hopes his achievement can serve as an inspiration to others in the community.
A blue gum and oak tree stengthens ties with Queen Mary
Through the planting of a ceremonial tree, the Danish ambassador and Hobart lord mayor honoured Queen Mary and shared their vision of climate change action.
‘Failing experiment’: Inquiry into housing agency
The operations of Homes Tasmania will come under scrutiny after claims the government-owned housing provider was a “failing experiment”. Here’s who has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
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