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Independent member for Franklin David O'Byrne speaks to the media at Mawson Place in Hobart on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Tasmania

O’Byrne breaks silence in talks with ALP

Re-elected independent David O’Byrne says he’s spoken to Labor leader Dean Winter for the first time in four years as discussions continue on who will form Tasmania’s next government.

Tasmania State Election 2025 Kristie Johnston Independent Member for Clark. PIcture: Caroline Tan
Tasmania

Weeks wait for govt: indies say

Three key independents who will play a role in determining who forms the next government in Tasmania say they will not be rushed — and won’t begin formal negotiations until final results are posted next week.

Labor leader Dean Winter at Drysdale Place. Picture: Caroline Tan
Tasmania

Winter fights on, in talks with crossbench

Labor leader Dean Winter has refused to concede defeat in Saturday’s election and says he’s in talks with the crossbench to form government if the Liberals can’t. The latest from politics.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA  - NewsWire Photos - July 2, 2025: Senator Richard Dowling (NSW) in the Senate Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
Tasmania

Time to deliver, says new Senator

Tasmanian’s newest Senator has pledged to bring an “economist’s eye and a Tasmanian heart” to the job, as he was sworn into Australian Parliament on Wednesday. His commitments.

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The $35m Strait Hotel development proposed for Burnie has been announced by the JMC Group. Picture: Supplied
Tasmania

Stadium to fire building boom

Major developers inspired by the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and state’s footy future are planning $138m in development in key centres around Tasmania. Inside their plans.

helicopter lake crash display pic
Tasmania

Chopper nearly landed in lake: Report

The crew of a helicopter who made a big splash with their aircraft when they accidentally hit a Tasmanian lake failed to communicate properly, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.

Claris shipwreck post-algal bloom. Picture: Mark Tozer / Supplied
Tasmania

Algal bloom could strike Tassie: expert

The very same microscopic threat currently ravaging South Australian waters already lurks in Tasmanian waters. A Tassie expert warns our island state is could be one ‘perfect storm’ away from marine devastation.

65 beef mince recipes for a quick and easy dinner

Cheese and pesto stuffed meatballs al forno

Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, beef mince is a great ingredient to have on hand at all times. Whether it’s meatballs, stir-fries, pasta bakes or burgers, the options are endless. So make dinner the easiest thing you do all day with these 65 easy mince recipes.

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