Proposed changes to Check In Tas app, update on mask restrictions
The Premier has announced some proposed changes for the Check In Tas app and revealed why we may need to stay masked up for a little longer. LATEST COVID UPDATE >>
Covid Tasmania
‘Unprecedented pressure’: Covid-19 pushes childcare staff to brink
The director of a Hobart early learning centre says her staff are being forced to act as de facto healthcare workers and isolate with sick kids who can’t be picked up by parents. LATEST >>
Change to booster shot eligibility for thousands of Tasmanians
Thousands of Tasmanians will become eligible for their booster shot earlier than expected, with time in between second and third vaccines set to reduce from four months to three. LATEST >>
Coroner to investigate possible Covid death
A coroner will investigate whether the death of a 36-year-old woman in the state’s north west was Covid related, after the woman died over the weekend. LATEST COVID UPDATE >>
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Tasmania’s mask mandate could last months
An indoor mask mandate for Tasmania will come into effect from midnight as a primary school and bottleshop are added to the state’s Covid exposure sites. LATEST COVID NEWS >>
‘Tinpot premiers’ are ripping up the rules
The capricious nature of state and territory rulemaking in dealing with Covid is dangerous and undermines the nation’s rule of law, writes GREG BARNS.
MEGA LIST: What to do in Tasmania this summer
Regardless of whether you like to spend lazy summer days sprawled on the beach, or prefer getting sweaty at a music festival here’s all the events on Tasmania’s summer calendar. LIST >>
Mask mandate could come into effect as soon as next week
The mandating of wearing masks indoors in Tasmania is being considered and could be enacted as soon as next week, authorities have announced. LATEST >>
First Victorian and NSW arrivals touch down in Tassie
After almost two years of on again – off again Covid-19 lockdowns and border closures, the first flights full of Victorians and New South Welshmen are touching down in Tasmania.
Two travellers caught illegally entering state
Tasmanian border authorities have caught two travellers arriving into the state without the correct vaccination status or travel permits on the first day of open borders. LATEST >>
TASSIE OPENS: Here’s what you need to know
Tasmania’s borders are open but there’s some important new Covid-19 rules locals and travellers should know. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED >>
Covid jabs coming soon for primary school kids
The date Covid vaccinations will be made available for primary school children has been revealed. Find out when you can make a booking. LATEST DETAILS >>
‘I can understand the anger’: Tim Gunn on his quarantine escape
A man who left hotel quarantine – sending southern Tasmania into a snap lockdown – has pleaded guilty to the escape. HIS APOLOGETIC STATEMENT >>
New Check in TAS card launched for Covid tracking
A new card that allows people without mobile phones to check in to Tasmanian venues has been launched a week out from the border’s reopening in a bid to track the virus. LATEST >>
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