Wong spruiks free trade benefits
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is in Hobart to officially launch Labor candidate Julie Collins’ campaign while spruiking improved trade relations as a win for producers, especially fishers.
Tasmania
The Tasmanians who could score 8c a litre off fuel this Friday
A new fuel partnership is offering some Tasmanians discounted prices at the bowser, with a one-day special this Friday. Find out who and how to get it.
‘Mere five years’: child-protection body slams online abuse sentence
A global organisation against sexual violence has slammed the five-year prison sentence handed to a Tasmanian man whose online crimes sparked the rescue of six Filipino minors last year.
Devil of a tribute for passionate swimmer who died during triathlon
A Tasmanian father who tragically died during Coles Bay Triathlon will be honoured during the annual Devil of a Swim. His son details the meaning behind the tribute.
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Wilcox bringing new competition to Australia
Young thrillseeker Rohan Wilcox has helped organise the first ever freestyle cliff jumping competition to be held in Australia – and it’s happening…
Fagan’s rule as AFL Lion King extended two more years
Tasmanian football legend Chris Fagan has been ruled out as the Devils first AFL coach – here’s who is in the running to lead Tasmania in 2028.
Premier ‘increasingly concerned’ about conduct of dairy owner
‘2024 has tested the resolve of King Island like never before.’ Mayor remains confident despite the Premier claiming not enough is being done to secure new owners for King Island Dairy.
Crowd favourite Aussie returns for Hobart International
Much-loved Aussie Daria Saville is a late addition to a stacked line-up at the Hobart International. Why she’s excited to return.
Man killed baby birds, caught ‘pet’ cockatoo in prison
A former Risdon Prison inmate has avoided further jail time after keeping an injured cockatoo as a ‘pet’ inside his cell and stomping on fledgling sparrows. Warning: Distressing content.
‘ATAR result was like the cherry on top’: TCE results revealed
Tasmanian Year 12 students have anxiously awaited their results, with TCE scores hitting their inboxes on Wednesday. Here are Tasmania’s top achievers.
Key figures redacted from pokies report
Key sections of a report used to justify ditching plans for a mandatory card-based poker machine play system in Tasmania have been kept secret from the public.
For the love of Archie: From tragedy comes boost for care unit
Archie’s 100 charity has made a generous donation to the Royal Hobart Hospital to upgrade the neonatal ICU. Here’s why.
What makes learning a trade so ‘lucrative’ for school leavers
Tradies are urging school leavers to consider an alternative to studying at university. Here’s why the decision could set young Tasmanians up for life.
The move that could convince more people to ‘catch the river’
A $5m upgrade of the Derwent Ferry terminal at Bellerive is projected to boost patronage of the service – and the design will be replicated at other facilities planned along the river. Check out the plans.
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