Tragic start to 2025: Road fatalities and injuries surge
Seven lives have already been lost on Tasmanian roads for 2025, sparking a plea from a peak road safety body for motorists to be safe. How it compares to last year.
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Lehrmann faces Hobart court accused of car theft
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is back in court, this time in Hobart as he is accused of stealing a car. What the court heard.
Freight scheme 25-years-old and not “fit-for-purpose”, producers say
For cherry grower Nic Hansen, it costs 50 per cent more to ship his produce from a Grove orchard to Melbourne than it does from Melbourne to Hong Kong. The urgent changes needed to the state’s freight scheme.
Push for solution as families share upset at ward closure
“It has provided life-changing care to so many families, including mine,” mum Jess Wilson said, disappointed in the loss of maternity services at Hobart Private Hospital. Read other Tassie families’ stories.
Counting down to historic all-electric ferry launch
A lot can happen in 70 days. It’ll be round 8 of a new AFL season, we’ll likely know the federal election result and maritime history will be made in Tasmania. Find out how >>
Popular garden plant declared a pest in Tasmania
This tall ornamental flower native to Europe can be seen in gardens across the state but it can also be found in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area and even on the Stanley Nut.
Adorable capybara quadruplets born to first-time Mum
The population of the ‘very chill’ capybaras has more than doubled after the birth of quadruplets at a northwest wildlife park. See the adorable baby pictures:
Bodycam footage debated in eel animal cruelty trial
A high profile Tasmanian eel fisherman is fighting animal cruelty charges over a 2022 incident where he allegedly left bags of live eels submerged in a lake for almost two weeks. Latest from court:
”Deeply personal” Tas Aboriginal stories hitting global stage
From an island off the coast of Lutruwita to a silver screen in France, a deeply personal and compelling story of culture and connection is premiering at the “most prestigious” TV festival next month. Details.
‘Just gross’: Smelly, oily waste washes up on much-loved Tasmanian beach
“Disgusting:” The origins of a “smelly, oily” substance that covered a Tasmanian beach is under investigation, but nearby residents believe the culprit has already begun cleaning up after itself. The latest.
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