First look: Tasmania’s ‘next iconic walk’ a step closer to reality
It’s hoped a new $40m multi-day Tassie trek could rival the Overland Track and the Three Capes Track. See the first concept images of the “gamechanger” project.
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ATAR 2023: Full list of Tasmania’s best and brightest students
Exam stress turns into joy for talented Hobart students who celebrate being among the nation’s best ranked in their end-of-year results. See the full list of Tasmania’s 102 best ATAR achievers.
‘Save the skate’: Protesters slammed for putting staff in ‘danger’
The Maugean skate debate continues to heat up as protesters trespass a salmon farm to put up a sign demanding more be done to save the endangered species that is endemic to Macquarie Harbour. But the action has been slammed by the industry.
Mower death: Union says workers should say ‘no’ if they feel unsafe
The death of a council worker, who became trapped under a mower in Zeehan, has prompted a message from a union that workers simply say ‘no’ if they feel unsafe on the job. Latest.
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Tassie council threatens to put 60 ratepayers’ houses under hammer
A local council will auction some 60 houses in three months’ time if the owners cough up their unpaid rates. LATEST >>
Perfect day for a barbie and backyard sport
Christmas is shaping up to be a perfect day for a barbecue and some backyard cricket, with mild and pleasant weather on the cards. LATEST FORECAST >>
Firebugs charged after car and truck go up in flames
Two men and a woman have been charged after a ute and truck were set on fire in the driveway of a local home. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
Polling shows voters back Liberals’ actions on Covid
The latest polling shows voters’ intentions are virtually unchanged since the May state election, but the reopening of the state’s borders may change that result. DETAILS >>
‘Totally false’: Government hits back in water fight
TasWater and the state government have hit back at Labor’s claims around proposed price rises for water and sewerage services, but Labor is standing by its figures.
The five minutes that could save your family’s lives
Tasmanians are being urged to act now and spend the time to make a plan for what they will do if a bushfire threatens their home. SEE THE ADVICE >>
Trophy home bonanza: $1m+ benchmark pushed higher
Luxury homes sales have spiked in Tasmania and obliterated past records for properties worth $1 million or more – often, much more. SEE THE BIG SALES >>
Bank customers urged to vent their anger
Tasmanians angry at the loss of banking services in their town are being urged to voice their feelings to the federal government. HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Cold front brings wet weekend, flood warnings and snow
A cold front and slow moving trough is bringing heavy rain, with multiple flood warnings current across the state. There’s more to come — including some snow. FULL FORECAST >>
‘A love letter to Tassie’: New TV series to show off West Coast
Tasmania’s West Coast will be on full display when a new crime/thriller series described as Fargo meets Schitt’s Creek is filmed at the location next year. ABOUT THE SHOW >>
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