AFL great calls for brand new footy stadium in Tassie
Tasmania’s AFL Taskforce consultant Alastair Clarkson has a grand idea that will not only land the state a big league team but help reinvigorate and transform Tassie. HAVE YOUR SAY >>
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Anti-vax doctor runs for federal parliament
An anti-vax doctor who lost his job for refusing the Covid jab will be campaigning for the seat of Franklin at the upcoming Federal election. >>>WATCH THE VIDEO
Clarko’s big call on Tassie expansion
Legendary coach Alastair Clarkson has spent the past two days in Hobart as the Apple Isle eyes an AFL team. Here’s what he’s been up to.
EXPLAINED: Changes to Check In Tas
The Premier has announced a raft of changes to Check In Tas, which would see the use of the app scrapped at a range of different venues. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW >>
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Bridge builder selected as design refined
There is finally concrete movement on the Bridgewater Bridge project with the preferred tenderer named and improvements made to its design. WATCH VIDEO >>
Major support for national anti-corruption watchdog
The majority of voters in two of Tasmania’s most marginal federal electorates support the establishment of a national anti-corruption watchdog, new polling shows. LATEST >>
Controversial helicopter tourism proposal put on ice
Environmentalists are celebrating “an early Christmas” with news plans for a luxury helicopter tourism development at Lake Malbena have been put on the backburner. LATEST >>
Unattended campfire destroys caravan and small boat
More than 100 campfires were left unattended last year prompting authorities to direct new bans across the state. It comes after another blaze caused serious damage this afternoon. LATEST >>
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 >>
First compo case launched against Public Trustee
A man has lodged a claim in court seeking to win back thousands of dollars from the Public Trustee – and his case could be the first of hundreds. LATEST >>
Councillor quits over unlawful operation of pizza shop
A councillor who was disciplined for bringing the council into disrepute by unlawfully operating a business has resigned to concentrate on his next business venture. LATEST >>
Tassie’s Airbnb monopoly squeezes property market tighter
A Tassie MP says a flood of tourists once borders open next week will only make Tasmania’s housing crisis worse, as she calls for a crackdown on short-stay accommodation permits.
LOCKED OUT: Tassie pubs, clubs, council off limits to unvaccinated
The list of places banning unvaccinated Tasmanians from December 15 continues to grow, with the town hall, dump and aquatic centre off limits as well as pubs, clubs and music venues. FULL LIST >>
Spirit ferries to set sail on the open market
The Spirit of Tasmania vessels will be sold as soon as their replacements arrive, despite the ferries’ value falling more than 10 per cent in the past year, the government has announced.
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