I’m nobody’s puppet, says ousted MP Bridget Archer
The former federal MP Bridget Archer is keen to bounce back from last month’s election loss after flinging her hand up for preselection as Tasmania hurtles towards an election.
Launceston
Residents chomping at the bit for new chicken place
It’s been the site of many successful restaurants and ventures in Launceston. Now, the art deco building in Brisbane street is home to a much-loved food chain. Inside the new eatery.
‘Hate crime’: Rainbow flags slashed during pride month
Pride flags in a Tasmanian city were quickly slashed by a vandal hours after they were put up.
Extra cash, more recruits: How NTFA plans to stop the rot
A Tasmanian football competition has introduced a range of immediate measures to “close the gap” between the top and bottom sides. Here’s how it will work.
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What should Monopoly include in second Tassie edition?
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First state budget announcement revealed
Government minister Felix Ellis has announced that the state government will make a $500m investment into “building an even better Tasmania”.
Airport boss resigns for new role across the ditch
The CEO of one of Tasmania’s major airports has resigned after leading the organisation through some of the toughest challenges in its history. WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE HIGH-FLYER >>>
Iconic bridge scrubbed up in major restoration project
Considered the ‘soul of our city’ — the loved iconic suspension bridge has reopened after being off limits to visitors since January. Here’s what’s changed.
Metal recycling site proposed next-door to football club
Documents from a development application show a metal recycling plant is proposed for Rocherlea, not far from a where another metal recycling site was ordered to shut operations in 2024.
This program was working for at-risk youth, but it has been put on hold
‘Abandoning the basics’: The community sector union is flummoxed over youth crime prevention announcements when a program supporting at-risk youth has been placed on hold for months.
How a teacher won Bass to become Tassie’s newest MP
A Labor landslide in Tasmania has flipped the seat of Bass to newcomer Jess Teesdale, teacher for 14 years and Launceston native. Meet the teacher who took the seat from Bridget Archer.
Why a sheep shearer arrived to Tasmania on a bike
A sheep shearer from King Island opens up on the ‘devastating’ reasons he is cycling Australia on his low-rider, three wheeler to raise a big sum of money for mental health research.
Agfest Day 1 all sunshine and almost 15,000 visitors
Tasmania’s biggest agricultural event has all you need — farming equipment, food, boats, cars — and plenty of politicians as well shaking hands ahead of Election Day.
Kirby hits her ‘Second Stride’ at Agfest
Leather maker Kirby Gibson breathed new life into a 40-year-old saddle that was gathering dust, and has gone on to save many more. Here’s what’s taking her to Agfest.
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