How 24-year-old tradie could afford his first home
Carpenter Josh Thomson is one of 1700 Tasmanians who were able to purchase their first home. Here’s how.
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Could ticketing be the solution to parking woes at popular spot?
Tasmania’s hot spots are being swamped by keen nature lovers, resulting in parking chaos at one much-loved site. But adding a bigger car park might not be the solution >>
70+ faces: Our best photos from the Devonport Cup
The Devonport Cup has been run and won with a huge day of action. Catch up on all the big moments from throughout the day including our photo gallery.
Mayor repeats call for councillor Danny Gibson to resign
Pressure is once again growing on councillor Danny Gibson, who faces serious allegations, to resign. The latest.
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Fake firey scammed thousands from Tassie businesses
A man pretending to be a firefighter who scammed several businesses of thousands of dollars of goods has avoided a lengthy jail sentence. What the court heard.
Tree removal delay could uproot stadium budget
A Tasmanian council has failed to reach a decision on whether a “significant” elm tree should be removed to make way for a major stadium redevelopment.
‘Unbelievable’: Roof flies off into the backyard of Tassie home
Five people and their pets were inside their home when the roof flew off and into their backyard during the night. Here’s what happened.
‘Everyone’s holding their breath’: Northern Tasmania on high alert
Several rivers in the north have burst their banks and many are without power as the government warns that the worst of the wild weather is still yet to come. Why there’s cause for relief so far.
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.
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.
Data shows Launceston as the crime capital of Tasmania
Soaring crime numbers in Launceston have prompted an outcry of frustration and criticism, with some residents afraid to go to work. What police and the government are doing about it.
Multimillion dollar overhaul for Tasmanian airport check-in hall
A Tasmanian food chain is one of multiple new additions planned for the revamped check-in hall at a Tasmanian airport. Here’s what it will have.
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