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Revealed: Luxury apartments latest project on ice amid time, cost blowouts
2023 is turning out to be an annus horribilis for major building projects. See our special report on the growing list of Tasmanian builds cancelled or significantly over budget. FULL LIST
Why lithium find is promising for Tassie’s future: Expert
Finding lithium in a Tasmanian mine could prove “critical” for the state’s renewable energy future. Find out why from the state’s mining expert.
Back to square one: Delay for $40m shopping centre
Objections to a $40m shopping precinct development in the state’s North-West have put a six-month hamper on completion of the project, with its developers heading back to the Planning Commission. Details
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East Coast retreat puts the glam into camping
A new glamping retreat on Tasmania’s East Coast offers guests the best of both worlds – a truly elemental experience along with all the comforts.
‘Blown away’: Creature from the deep washes ashore on East Coast
Walkers in northeast Tasmania were gobsmacked to find one of the world’s biggest fish washed up on the rocks. A marine ecologist shares why it’s a “rare” encounter.
Tassie diver’s close encounter with rare creature of the deep
A Dodges Ferry diver had a heart-pounding encounter with a super rare – three metre long – ocean creature. >>> WATCH THE VIDEO
Tullah blaze to be contained by weekend, say firefighters
Firefighters are confident they’ll have the Tullah bushfires contained by the weekend, but warn that further fires could be on the horizon. LATEST >>
Hectic queues subside as Tassie relaxes airport rules
The hectic queues have subsided somewhat at Hobart Airport, as Tasmania relaxed its Covid-19 flight rules. Do you agree with the change? HAVE YOUR SAY + LATEST >>
$10k granny flat grants to relieve housing shortage
A $10,000 state government grant to build a granny flat on existing properties has been touted as relief for the housing crisis, but some aren’t happy. HOW TO APPLY >>
‘Dismay’ as retirement village plan knocked back
The rejection of a plan for a retirement village on the East Coast has prompted an angry response from the “absolutely devastated” proponents.
Heavy rains leave Eastern Shore washed out
Wild weather that lashed the state left numerous businesses in need of drying out – and there are warnings the big wet might not be over yet. LATEST >>
Plans for East Coast underwater restaurant reach major milestone
Plans for an underwater restaurant and weather room on Tasmania’s East Coast – by the globally acclaimed architects behind MONA – have reached a major milestone.
Perfect day for a barbie and backyard sport
Christmas is shaping up to be a perfect day for a barbecue and some backyard cricket, with mild and pleasant weather on the cards. LATEST FORECAST >>
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