Weather warning as polar blast approaches
Passengers on the Spirits of Tasmania can expect a bumpy ride this weekend, with swells of up to 11m predicted for much of the state’s coast.
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Icebreaker supported back to port following fire
Antarctic resupply vessel MPV Everest will be supported back to port by another vessel after a fire which damaged one engine and destroyed two small vessels. SEE THE DRAMATIC VIDEO >>
Premier stands by embattled Brooks
The Tasmania’s Premier is standing by controversial Liberal candidate Adam Brooks who will vigorously defend firearms storage offence allegations.
What Tassie’s new high school will look like
Two single-sex Hobart high schools will start their amalgamation into one co-educational school from next year. LATEST ON THE MERGER PLAN >>
Woman charged over serious injury in car, bus crash
Woman denies causing grievous bodily harm by negligent driving | TFS crews called to garage fire | Man in custody over an alleged armed robbery. LATEST POLICE NEWS >>
Labor to target health, housing and jobs
Jobs, health and housing will be the focus of Labor’s second week of the election campaign, as an independent candidate says the major parties’ silence on the main issues is “baffling”.
Driver’s lucky escape as wood smashes windscreen
The driver of a ute will face court after unsecured firewood fell from their vehicle and smashed the windscreen of a passing car.
Bishop forced to watch Easter service from home
The Anglican Bishop of Tasmania had to hand over the preaching duties for Good Friday services for the first time in 30 years. Find out why he was absent >>
Renovation row sparks servo shutdown
A suburb’s sole petrol station has closed indefinitely following a stoush with council over an unapproved refit, with the company vowing to never make any capital investment in the area “ever again”.
Biggest event since COVID gets green light
A popular agricultural event will expand its reach and become the biggest event staged in Tasmania since the first case of COVID-19. Find out why it’s expanding >>
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