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Labor leader Josh Willie. Several schools in southern Tasmania have closed as a precautionary measure in relation to a re-call of sand products used in some schools. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘I believe in Josh’: Why a sector veteran took top job

Labor leader Josh Willie has appointed a respected community sector veteran as his new chief of staff as the party builds towards the next election.

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Incat welder Jomar Tagan-Na, CEO Stephen Casey, Chair Robert Clifford, and electrical apprentice Lottee Mansfield with China Zorilla, the worldÃs largest 100% electric ship. Picture: Linda Higginson

World’s largest battery-powered ship launched in Hobart

Tasmanian ferry builder Incat has launched the world’s largest battery-powered ship, with ambitious plans to build more vessels and create 10,000 manufacturing jobs in the process.

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A concept design of a bus rapid transit station on Algona Rd near Blackmans Bay. Picture: Supplied/Department of State Growth

Hobart’s rapid transit plan is off to a slow start

The state government has completed its long-awaited strategic business case for a Hobart bus rapid transit network – but the 368-page document won’t be released to the public.

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** WARNING - POLICE OFFICER HAS ASKED FOR NAME NOT TO BE PUBLISHED AS IT MAY JEOPARDISE A FUTURE APPOINTMENT. PLEASE USE GENERIC CAPTION ** Senior Constable Jessica Brooks (R) conducts a breath alcohol test on Matt Salmon during a RBT operation at Terrigal on Tuesday 27th March 2018. Police will be out in force across the Central Coast over the Easter long weekend. (AAP IMAGE / Troy Snook)

Tasmanian police reject pay deal

Police officers have knocked back a pay rise offer, citing Tasmania’s 16.8 per cent gap behind national police salaries. Why the police union head says officers are “exhausted”.

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Tasmanian Labor state conference and leader Josh Willie

Tasmanian Labor to hold first state conference in seven years

Tasmania Labor has announced its first state conference in seven years will be held next April, marking a major step in the party’s transition from federal control.

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Felix Ellis and GFG Alliance Bell Bay

Resources minister calls out ‘disrespect’ from Bell Bay owners

More than 250 workers face an anxious Christmas as Tasmania’s government threatens action against Liberty Bell Bay’s owners for breaking loan conditions and delaying the smelter restart.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells hold a press conference in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Wells, rorts and robot wars – Albo’s cosmic fight gets messy

I’ve watched a lot of political battles, but Albo’s war on the machines is shaping up to be a saga. Big Tech, crafty kids and a minister’s travel woes all conspired to derail week one, writes Charles Wooley

Treasurer Eric Abetz and the state's slide further into debt.

Tas debt grows – by nearly $800m in three months

Tasmania has slid $60 million a week deeper into debt during the September quarter, with net debt soaring by nearly $800 million to $5.84 billion. Where the money was spent.

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Vica Bayley and salmon farming antibiotic approval

Greens: Salmon ‘crisis’ was ‘cooked up’

The Greens have accused the Tasmanian government of fabricating a salmon industry crisis to fast-track approval of a controversial antibiotic for aquaculture use.

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Housing in Launceston. Picture: Alison Foletta

Tassie govt stalls on plan for homebuyer help

Hundreds of Tasmanians risk missing out on federal home-buying help because the state government has failed to pass crucial legislation by a looming deadline.

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Stop work rally by the public sector in St David's Park Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Chalk and awe: Teachers strike for pay and safety

Hundreds of teachers have closed Tasmanian schools after rejecting government pay offers, with union leaders warning more strikes could loom in the new year.

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Minister Eric Abetz. Inquiry into the TT-Line Spirits Project. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Will not fail’: govt guarantees future of TT-Line

Treasurer Eric Abetz has clashed with Labor over TT-Line’s financial crisis, accusing opponents of celebrating the ferry operator’s troubles despite auditor insolvency claims.

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Frozen water at the Government Huts near Lake Dobson in Mt Field National Park on August 9, as an Antarctic blast hits the state. Picture: THOMAS YOUNG

A $7.8m question: What’s planned for Mt Field?

The Greens have accused the government of hiding details about $7.8 million accommodation plans for Mt Field National Park after documents revealed five development options.

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Service Tasmania Director Andrew Wilford and Premier Jeremy Rockliff at Service Tasmania in Hobart on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

New Service Tas app to make rego, licence renewal easier

Tasmania has launched a smartphone app allowing residents to renew licences and vehicle registration online, with nearly 200,000 people already using the web version.

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