Wrapped up snug in mums’ love
Vulnerable and at risk children across the state will be a little warmer thanks to Tassie Mums. The new donation milestone they cracked in time for their 10th birthday.
Tasmania
Noise limits music to their ears
Maximum noise limits for concerts and sporting events at the Macquarie Point stadium are lower than those approved for a similar-sized New Zealand arena, the Tasmanian Planning Commission has been told.
Lift federal funding to solve budget woes: poll
Voters back greater federal funding as the best way out of Tasmania’s debt spiral, according to new polling by the Australia Institute. ANALYSIS >>
Council axes volunteer hall committees over ‘operational risks’
Some volunteers in the Huon Valley have been left in the lurch over recent changes to the way town halls are managed. What the changes mean for you.
Captive-breeding giving insights into Tassie’s endangered species
The release of a captive-bred marsupial species has helped to produce some quoll-ity data that will improve the outcomes for next generations. What researchers found.
You get a discount, and you get a discount: Labor takes aim at bill shock
Tasmanians would be able to pay monthly instalments on all their bills from government-owned businesses including power and car registration to avoid quarterly bill shock if Labor wins the election.
‘Opened doors’: Inside Tassie’s newest drive-thru recycle rewards
Tasmania’s first southern Recycle Rewards Depot has officially opened, promising cash in pockets, jobs for locals with a disability and cleaner streets for everyone.
‘Cheaper, fairer, ours’: Premier plans cut-rate state insurer
The Liberals will set up a government-owned insurance company in a bid to reduce the cost of living for Tasmanian households and small businesses if re-elected at the July 19 state election.
Rockliff and Winter go head to head in LIVE leaders’ debate
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter will battle it out for the state’s top job in a leaders’ debate, just days out from the snap state election. DETAILS >>
Everybody appearing at Launceston Magistrates Court, Thursday, July 3
Here is a list of people appearing at Launceston Magistrates Court on July 3.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Thursday, July 3
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on July 3.
Today’s death notices
The deaths of Roslyn Joy Langlois, Avrill Elliott and Leslie William Rhodes have been announced in the The Mercury’s My Tributes. Read the latest death notices here.
Funerals this week
Funerals for Colin Wayne Colbeck, Maurice George Williams and Valerie Evelyn Palmer will be held in in Hobart this week. Read the latest funeral notices here.
More Tasmania News
Welcome to Country: 5 things you probably never knew
They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.
Agrarian Kitchen to serve up ace meals at Australian Open
One of Tasmania’s most beloved restaurants will take over an exclusive Melbourne venue as an official partner of the Australian Open when the grand slam comes to town early next year.
Alleged fur seal killer to front Supreme Court
A Campania man accused of holding a fur seal captive before shooting and killing it will now have his matter heard in the Supreme Court. What the Magistrates Court heard >>>>
‘Less visual clutter’: Why a stadium would clean up Mac Point site
The architect who submitted an expert report into the likely visual impacts of a Mac Point stadium says a single, calmer element would be better than a series of abandoned sheds, yards and warehouses.
Devils to unveil office in heart of Hobart, retail offering to come
The Tasmania Devils are preparing to move into a new office in the city – and the space will eventually include a retail offering for footy fanatics keen to get their hands on club merchandise.
‘Brakes’ on rego costs: Labor’s latest cost-of-living pledge
Labor leader Dean Winter wants to ease the cost-of-living pressures on young people but also fix the ‘budget crisis’. HIS PLAN >>>
Influencer’s husband plots to build nation’s largest AI facility in Tassie
The state government has welcomed plans to build the nation’s largest artificial intelligence facility in Launceston. THE PLANS >>>
Woman sentenced to prison after Hobart stabbing murder
A Tasmanian woman will spend years in prison after being found guilty of the stabbing death of her partner during a heated argument inside his Hobart home three years ago. The latest from court.
Missing key stadium deadlines no deal-breaker: Premier
Missing two key deadlines for the construction of the Macquarie Point stadium did not mean the state’s deal with the AFL was off, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has said.
New political donations laws in effect but voters none the wiser
A rush of donations to avoid new disclosure laws and the timing of the July 19 state election mean voters will still remain in the dark about who provides the bulk of funding for political parties.
Come inside Macquarie Point stadium on a virtual tour
Take a first-person tour inside the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, with a spectacular computer-generated video released this week for the $945m multi-sport facility. See the video >>>>
New poll predicts Tasmanian state election result
Tasmanian electors have weighed in on how they intend to vote in this month’s state election, with new polling showing that another hung parliament is likely.
Betting the house on red? Bookie says not so fast
A leading Tassie bookmaker has expressed surprise at betting odds for this month’s state election, with online gaming giant Sportsbet putting Labor a $1.30 favourite to win. FULL ODDS + ANALYSIS >>
Meet the Hobart ‘ambient dream-pop’ duo making waves overseas
They’ve signed to a hip UK record label and have recently completed their second European tour – so who are the Hobart-based “ambient dream-pop” duo Troth?
‘Profound effect’: Ex-LGH nurse sentenced over sexually abusing boy
A 66-year-old former nurse has been sentenced for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in his care, with the victim facing his abuser in the courtroom.
‘Mum, you are the face I still look for in every crowd’
The grieving daughter of a Tasmanian woman, who was run over and killed by her abusive partner, has told a sentencing hearing she wore a blindfold at her mum’s funeral to avoid seeing her facial injuries. What the court heard >>
Spirit of Tasmania IV begins long journey home
Spirit of Tasmania IV has departed Scotland for the 14,857 nautical mile voyage home to Hobart. WHEN IT WILL GET HERE >>
Anonymous tip leads police to stolen memorial plaques
An anonymous tipster has alerted Tasmania Police to the location of 19 memorial plaques stolen from a war memorial at Queens Domain last week. HOW THEY WERE FOUND>>>
Unions join business lobby in backing Labor’s budget repair plan
The state’s union movement has given its support to the Labor Party’s budget repair plan and says it will work with a Dean Winter-led government to fix the state’s finances.
New health complex won’t be as troubled as RHH revamp: Rockliff
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has provided further details about a major new health complex promised for Tasmania. READ THE LATEST >>>
Touching reason young trio is selling home-made fruit punch
Three youngsters have launched a highly successful fruit punch stall to raise money for a cause dear to their hearts. HOW YOU CAN HELP >>>
Independents unite to call for end to greyhound racing
Franklin candidate Peter George has joined two prominent independent MPs in calls to end taxpayer-funded greyhound racing. Why they’re joining forces.
How inspirational Tasmanian is helping pioneer medicine’s future
The path-blazing career of one of the University of Tasmania’s most inspirational former students has been recognised with a new scholarship named in his honour. WHAT’S NEXT
Aerial surveys uncover new eagle nests in state’s forests
Recent aerial surveys by the state’s public forestry company have uncovered some good news for eagle species in Tassie, ahead of the birds’ main breeding season.
‘I can do it’: What drives these three young dancers
For this sprightly trio of dancers, the Southern Tasmanian Dance Eisteddfod is an unmissable event on their competition calendar. Their stories.
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