Government backflip: Prison plan axed
For years the state government has boasted the benefits of a prison in the state’s north, but late on Friday it was revealed the option was off the table. Here’s why.
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Modern Day mums: How tech is empowering rural mothers
Rural mothers in Australia face unique social, emotional, and physical challenges, but television journalist turned women’s advocate Stephanie Trethewey is using digital connectivity to address them.
Tassie’s rising AFLW star gears up for new season
She didn’t start playing footy until she was 15, but Tassie’s Mia King, 23, is making up for lost time as a rising star of the AFLW – with her sights firmly set on winning the 2024 premiership.
Tasmanian singer blasting his voice on Australian TV screens
Cody Gunton was ‘singing ever since he could talk’, busking at the age of 10, started playing gigs in primary school, and is about to appear on the new season of The Voice. Meet the Tassie talent.
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‘Ugly duckling’ or unbeatable? Untangling the hatred for city’s mall
A Tasmanian council has leapt to the defence of its main shopping drag, which polarises the city for reasons including crime, retail mix and foot traffic – or lack of it. Read our deep dive setting out the arguments.
Origin Energy puts Tasmanian plans on ice amid energy crunch
A massive energy player has confirmed its plans for a Tasmanian green ammonia plant in the state’s North, which is dependent on new wind generation entering the system, have been put on ice.
New Year delivers a special bundle of joy for first time parents
It’s the story of the cycle of life in the birth of Tasmania’s first baby in 2024, with the little girl a namesake for a treasured family member.
‘Not feasible’: Lack of staff claims regional butcher shop
A regional Tasmanian butcher shop will shut up shop for good amid ongoing uncertainty about their premises, a failed sale campaign, and staff shortages, its owners say.
Family come together in grief after dad lost, mum critically injured
A family is without their dad and a Tasmanian community is without its cafe after a Tasman Peninsula motorbike tragedy saw a 55-year-old man killed and his wife, 52, critically injured.
‘Empty void’: Lack of clarity four months after death haunts loved ones
Close friends of a Tasmanian man who died in late August after he was ejected from a vehicle in which he was passenger have expressed anguish that, four months on, questions remain unanswered.
‘Less than satisfying’: Targa veteran sells racing car amid uncertainty
Uncertainty around rule changes and the future of Targa Tasmania has resulted in a veteran racer selling his beloved Dodge Viper, which is currently garaged in the state’s North.
Poison on our streets: 10 drug traffickers who went down in 2023
Judges view drug trafficking as an especially heinous crime as it spreads the misery of addiction – yet still Tasmanians are taking the risk of getting in the game. Here’s what happens when they get caught.
Approval for year-round nude swimming at Tasmanian beach
A clothing optional beach might not be many councillor’s cup of tea, but a majority have given the green light for it to forge ahead with the blessings of Tasmania PWS. Where it’s planned.
‘Immense pride’: Double the joy for first-time meerkat mum
Tasmania Zoo celebrated two holidays this December – Christmas and the one-month birthday for its youngest furry members. Watch.
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