‘Will get worse’: Economist’s post-election warning
Saul Eslake has warned for years about the “dire” state of Tasmania’s finances. Read his sobering thoughts on the state election results.
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‘Poisoned chalice’: academic’s warning to next Premier
As debate rages about who will form the next Tasmanian government, an academic has some advice for the contenders.
Crossbench MPs key to who leads Tassie as Greens offer shoulder
Labor leader Dean Winter is keen to form government and has already had talks with crossbench MPs about ensuring the new parliament runs its full term, with the Greens also hoping to strike a compromise. LATEST
Election counting continues, result likely in two weeks
It is a nervous wait for some candidates in Saturday’s election but the make-up of the House of Assembly should be known by August 2. The latest from the TEC.
Stadium ‘definitely won’t be built’ under Labor-Greens alliance: Duniam
Tasmania’s post-election Game of Thrones has cast more doubt over the future of Macquarie Point Stadium and the AFL Devils. What the key players said.
2025 State Election action by division
The Tasmania State Election 2025 delivered stunning upsets and surprising comebacks, as independents made inroads across the state’s five divisions. Here’s the Mercury’s breakdown by division of the first day of vote counting.
Anti-skid tech puts brakes on Tassie hoons
Hoons beware! A new road technology is putting a stop to reckless drivers and is coming to southern Tasmanian roads near you. How it works.
Voters favour Winter in hung parliament: YouGov poll
The final public poll of the Tasmanian election campaign released on Friday night points to another hung parliament, with unprecedented support for minor parties and independents.
‘Very concerning’: 14 family violence incidents every day
The incidence of family violence in Tasmania is growing but the number of people completing rehabilitation programs has plummeted. What a community legal service believes needs to happen.
Tasmanian cancer rates set to soar
A personal trainer’s chance remark led to Marc Hundleby’s ‘shock’ prostate cancer discovery, highlighting the urgent need for early checks as Tasmania faces increasing cancer rates in the next decade.
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