Tasmania’s Max Giuliani, 20, shocked the Americans with his barn-storming invasion of the USA pro-championships in California. Now the super-fish has his eyes on the Paris Olympics.
For 17 years Emma Haswell has been helping animals in need find their forever homes, but the last 12 months have left her “burnt out” and unable to cope with demand. Why the sanctuary has had to take a step back.
A 34-year-old man from Southern Tasmania will front court over alleged drug trafficking, with police recovering a cocaine haul equivalent to 1,100 street deals. DETAILS
A contractual dispute over a Hobart subdivision has finally been resolved after six years and two court cases, with an earthmoving company losing its long-running Supreme Court action.
A State Growth spokeswoman has said so far 11 compensation claims have been lodged after drivers had their car wheels damaged on an unseen road defect during roadworks.
Most of Greater Hobart is now considered unaffordable, with new figures showing most renters pay more than 30% of their income just to have a roof over their head. TOP SUBURBS TO AVOID >>
An investigation has found a Tassie councillor brought the council into disrepute by operating his business unlawfully. DETAILS >>
An eye-watering quote for a developer to be allowed to remove a single tree has left one alderman stunned and calling for an urgent review of the council policy. LATEST >>
The $100m development announced for Macquarie Point is an “underwhelming apartment block”, the state’s tourism chief says, as he revives a plan to relocate the CSIRO.
The co-owner of a hotel on Hobart’s waterfront is promising to inject “new life into the area” as the building undergoes a major transformation. INSIDE THE REDESIGN >>
Electric scooters will soon be buzzing around the streets after parliament passed laws to allow their use – with restrictions. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW >>
A new resident kitchen will bring Mexican street food to In The Hanging Garden, promising traditional meals and snacks inspired by the country’s popular “cantinas”.
Traders have denied being consulted on University of Tasmania plans for a parklet in the Hobart CBD as they step up their campaign against the plan. LATEST >>
A man who doused his partner in petrol and set fire to her after assaulting her and breaking her wrist, leaving her with permanent “physical and mental scars”, has been released from prison.
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