Low-key budget possible calm before campaign spending storm
While Tasmania can bank on an unexpected $190m increase in GST payments next financial year, it was hard to find any other surprises in a no-frills federal budget, Duncan Abey writes
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Budget promise to ‘clean up mess’ of Hobart’s Southern Outlet
Hobart’s notoriously congested Southern Outlet is set to be a major winner when the federal government announces its budget tonight.
Welcome federal GST hand-out ahead of state budget
Tasmania’s budget pockets will be a little heavier next financial year from a welcome federal government boost to GST. Why there were little other surprises for the state in the 2025-26 budget.
Nuyina set to get permanent Hobart home
Australia’s flagship icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, may be able to call Hobart home permanently after the federal government announced funding to upgrade Macquarie Wharf 6.
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Five complaints heard by the Anti-Discrimination Commission
Anti-discrimination complaints have hit record highs in Tasmania as the state’s commissioner laments a global decline in compassion and kindness. Here’s five examples.
‘So many people down here are making amazing handmade things’
The holiday season has arrived and this year’s Tasmanian Made Christmas Festival is busier than ever. Here’s what a stallholder had to on supporting local.
Five key upgrades in historic theatre’s $30m revamp
LISTED: Launceston’s Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre is set to be transformed in a $30m redevelopment. Further details have been revealed into how the money will be spent.
SES warns of heavy rain and damaging winds
The changeable weather in Tasmania continues with the SES warning about heavy rain and damaging winds. Read the latest.
Elusive grasshopper seen for first time in more than thirty years
It’s proven to be a slippery character but the endangered Schayer’s grasshopper has finally reared its head again in the state’s North-West after eluding experts for 35 years.
Rescued overseas kayaker remains in hospital
An international tourist, who had his leg amputated during a dramatic rescue a week ago, remains in hospital.
Red and yellow army preparing to win summer water safety battle
Civic-minded youngsters continue to storm Tasmania’s beaches, where a surge in nipper participation at surf lifesaving clubs has boosted volunteer numbers ahead of a potential summer scorcher.
St Mary’s leavers all smiles in sweet farewell
Students brought the glitz and glam to the St Mary’s leavers dinner in a memorable goodbye. Check out all the photos >>
The Hutchins School leavers dinner in pictures
The Hutchins School leavers celebrated the end of an era in dashing style at Wrest Point. SEE ALL 43 PHOTOS >>
University of Tasmania campus sell-off plan moves a step closer
A UTAS plan to sell off a portion of its Sandy Bay campus to help fund a $500 million STEM precinct has moved a step closer, with facilitating legislation passing state parliament’s lower house.
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