The race is on to deliver for Tassie mums after the Hobart Private Hospital announced its maternity services would end. Here’s photos of mums and bubs who rave about their experience at the soon-to-be-closed ward.
The mother of a girl who had a gun pointed at her head and was stabbed with a pencil at two Hobart private schools has broken her silence on the incidents. Read why she wants changes to help victims.
Basketball millionaire Larry Kestelman first revealed plans for an interstate-style precinct at Glenorchy six years ago. Read why it is finally going ahead.
A Moderna Covid vaccine made in Victoria will be available this year but Clark MP Andrew Wilkie says it will be too late for one constituent. Read why.
Marking the 200th anniversary of its construction, the Woodbridge property has been restored into a small luxury hotel offering a five-star experience that cannot be missed.
The RACT has dumped fuel partner United Petroleum over a worker underpayment scandal which cost the owners of the brand’s Sandy Bay and Kingston outlets $180,000 in penalties.
At 104-years-old Brian Winspear will once again don his Airforce uniform to pay respects to the 2/40th Infantry Batallion on the 80th anniversary of their capture.
New research shows that almost one in five Australian men avoid intimacy and sex with a partner as they reveal the extent of their insecurities.
Christina Georgiades, the proud Melbourne mum of two ‘miracle babies’, has revealed her personal struggles in the hope it will help others with fertility issues.
I’d already made these plans before I found out I was pregnant – and I was a bit unsure about how to best go about it.
Australians are waiting several months to see psychiatrists for an initial ADHD assessment, with some clinics unable to take on new patients. See the wait times at each clinic.
The race is on to avoid a birthing shortfall as talks with Canberra resume in a bid to find extra capacity for hospital maternity ward.
One of the many Tasmanian mums lamenting the impending loss of Hobart Private Hospital’s maternity services speaks out, saying she’s sad to lose the service she had recommended to others.
The closure of the Hobart Private Hospital’s maternity services has sparked demands to deliver for Tassie mums.
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Tired firefighters are bracing for more dangerous fire conditions after a total bushfire ban has been announced for Tasmania.
A massive 58-goal individual display has led the Cavaliers to another victory as their hot start to the season continued against the Suns. Watcg the double-header REPLAYS here.
Passengers flying on a major Aussie airline were left unable to check into their flights following a major technical outage.
The TSO is regarded as one of the leading small orchestras in the world. Read how musicians are embracing new technology.
The government has been accused of double standards on the issue of personal trips overseas, after Deputy Premier Guy Barnett attended a high-powered conservative conference in London.
Young people need to be part of the conversation when leaders make decisions, writes Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce
The quality of political leadership both in Australia and overseas has resulted in deep and widespread discontent across the globe, writes Charles Wooley
Vladimir Putin is the dictator responsible for the war in Ukraine, but not according to Donald Trump. Tom Minear argues there is a worrying reason for his offensive crack on Volodymyr Zelensky.
From Port Arthur to mass graves in Bosnia, to examining Michael Hutchence’s body – there’s little about the how and why of death that’s escaped Tasmania’s chief forensic pathologist’s Dr Chris Lawrence’s scrutiny
Not everyone is a fan of hire-and-ride e-scooters but Hobart City Council’s CEO has recommended that elected members vote to continue the service beyond the expiry of the current operator’s permit.
Thirty emeritus and adjunct University of Tasmania staff have implored members of the state’s Legislative Council to torpedo a bill that would enable the rezoning of land at the Sandy Bay campus for residential development.
A landmark luxury lodge in one of Australia’s most breathtaking wilderness areas is expected to attract global inquiries.
Defence has provided a significant update after commercial flights were warned after China warships undertook live fire testing in waters off Australia.
The nation’s flagship icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, will next week set off on a voyage described as “one of Australia’s most ambitious scientific endeavours in decades”.
A man will face court in May in relation to a fatal car crash last year. Read the details.
Police allege a Claremont man of causing serious harm to a baby after the baby reportedly was taken to hospital with significant head injuries.
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on February 21.
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on February 20.
It’s possible to find Qantas rewards seats to Europe during summer as the airline bumps up its reward program.
Sick of paying through the roof for mobile plans at Telstra? Chief executive Vicki Brady says you can get a better deal. Here are the options.
From homewares and technology to beauty products and fashion — there are heaps of bargains up for grabs across a range of popular brands. See the week’s top deals.
Pensioners, renters and students will receive a big income boost next month. Here’s what you need to know.
Battle-hardened firefighters are bracing for another round of high fire danger weather set to hit the state. The changing conditions could also impact the Overland Track’s reopening. Here’s how.
Waste that’s likely to be congealed fish oil after a mass die-off of farmed salmon has spread as far as Bruny Island.
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Thousands of Tasmanians began the new year in debt, with a government list revealing the names of those who owe money in unpaid fines. 4916 NAMES >>
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Fashion and racing go hand in hand. See the hottest looks off the field with 100+ faces of the Hobart Cup.
Labor has announced an $8.5bn election sweetener that promises to boost the bulk-billing rate to 90 per cent of GPs by 2030. Here’s the pledge.
An Qld man has revealed his seven months of hell while banged up in a Cambodian jail, where he was beaten, gang raped and extorted. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic content
More hostages have been freed and are now in the custody of the Israeli military, as their families have expressed relief they are alive. See the photos, video.
The Vatican has warned that Pope Francis is critically ill in hospital after suffering a medical “crisis”.
Not all is lost. Victoria has a clear competitive advantage across four world-beating exports and these mines won’t run dry. But first there will be pain.
The most powerful investor on Wall Street tells The Australian that corporate culture is ‘undergoing a reset’ away from its progressive outlook. Larry Fink is moving with the times.
The veteran property investor is replaying the strategy that turned a small commercial property trust into a $70bn industrial powerhouse.
Tasmania recorded eight property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.
A tiny city, featuring bizarre, fairy-tale-like structures made entirely out of junk, has gone viral after being listed for sale for bargain price.
Could this be the ultimate climate change survivor home? A real life Noah’s ark is for sale and seeking ‘Noah 2.0’ to sail it into the future. See inside the extraordinary property.
Allegations of sexual harassment, civil extortion and defamation have been flung back and forth as the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni shakes Hollywood to its core. Here’s how it’s unfolded so far.
An unpublished interview with Justin Baldoni suggests Taylor Swift’s involvement in It Ends With Us was larger than previously thought.
Long-running TV series Neighbours is on the chopping block again after its production company failed to reach an agreement with Amazon.
Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are preparing to drop a film, but contrary to speculation, it’s not a sex tape.
Kingston secured their first TNL win of the year, a CTPL club fell to its lowest innings total in over 80 years and the Burnie International finals are set. Catch up on Saturday’s action around Tasmania.
A Gather Round, night games, Anzac clashes and grand final rematch will be the highlights of the ODFA’s 2025 season.
There is just three rounds to go in the Cricket Tasmania Premier League women’s competition before the big dance with the season expected to finish on a grand final preview.
A reigning premier’s bid for support to keep its flag defence alive has reached a resolution. See what happened.
A Tasmanian football legend has been left angered by a player exodus from the home state ahead of the VFL team and AFL Devils pulling on the boots. It comes as the under-18 sides prepare to play less games.
Cavaliers co-captain Deanna Wadley thought she’d never play netball again after suffering horrific knee and leg injuries in a game. After a 638-day test of resilience, she’s back playing the game she loves. Here’s her story.
It’s been an off-season of massive changes at Clarence with around “10 senior players” moving on from the club. But new coach Grant Fagan is excited by the opportunities for the younger brigade.
Straight from the oven to adoring fans, baked goods are hot property in the food world right now, with cult bakeries bucking industry trends to open second, and third, outposts.
Make life – and dinner – easier with these traybake recipes that throw all your ingredients together in the one pan. From classics like lasagne and moussaka to chicken, sausage and salmon creations, these are the one-pan dinners that will save your night.
Despite record-breaking years for the Swans and Giants, junior participation rates in areas of NSW had fallen. However, clubs in western Sydney are finally optimistic that they’re on the rise again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
The mayor of one of the regions snubbed from South Australia’s Gather Round extravaganza for 2025 says he’s determined to make sure it remains in the minds of AFL bosses.
An obstetrician who allegedly killed a woman and injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by hospital.
This lavishly equipped Euro family car shapes up as a surprisingly affordable alternative to rival SUVs.
Aussie women are being encouraged to know their family history in order to get ahead of a potentially deadly fight.
Tasmanians won’t line up for many things. But they will for Sonny, the pint-sized Hobart wine bar with the super-sized fan club ranked in Australia’s top 100 food experiences.
A NSW mum has opened up about the moment her five-year-old told her she was being sexually assaulted by a family friend. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Distressing content
A man charged with 92 animal and child abuse offences can be revealed as an amateur model after a long-running gag order was lifted.
The state government is spruiking its long-term plan for infrastructure, saying there will be big spending on a total of 442 projects. Here’s what’s planned.
Long-awaited upgrades to busy causeways in Southern Tasmania are expected to commence in late 2025 as the state government reveals concept designs of the project.
Check out the memories of good vibes, colour and rocking tunes at Party in the Paddock. MEGA GALLERY >>
Marquees were overflowing at the Elwick Racecourse early Sunday ahead of the Hobart Cup race. Check out the frocks and fillies that made the day.
With pristine beaches, a tropical climate, incredible Japanese food and a currency where the Aussie dollar goes a long way, there’s a lot to like about this island paradise.
Forget Byron Bay: Aussies have fallen madly in love with a brand new town, in an unlikely part of the country.
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