In the last half-hour

Bushfire-prone community urged action on burn-offs, to no avail ABC Online16:28

In the last 6 hours

Australia's Famous ‘Neil the Seal' Decides to Hunker Down for the Night in the Middle of the Street The Tribune, California12:20

In the last 8 hours

Final report on Teachers Registration Act Review released Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)10:40

Tasmania ends year with stronger penalties for hate-motivated crime QNews LGBTIQA+10:35

'Lighting the darkness': Tasmanian Rabbi says community won't cower to evil The North West Star09:15

Earlier today

Christmas Day to deliver heatwave, tropical storms and festive sunshine ABC Online06:55

'Everyone is protected': Tasmania's new hate crime laws praised as nation-leading ABC Online05:32

Yesterday

World's largest electric vessel's electric motor trial successful Riviera Maritime Media23:04 15-Dec-25

Hobart Airport strengthens safety and compliance through new real-time digital reporting system International Airport Review22:31 15-Dec-25

Peregrine Hydrogen And Tasmania Energy Metals Sign LOI For Nickel Processing Plant In Bell Bay Chemicals Online22:13 15-Dec-25

What is Hanukkah, the Jewish festival underway before the Bondi attack? ABC Online16:52 15-Dec-25

Statement from the Premier Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)16:01 15-Dec-25

Bondi proof that Port Arthur guns laws failing, advocate says ABC Online15:54 15-Dec-25

Driver on meth who killed couple in bridge crash avoids jail ABC Online15:15 15-Dec-25

Tasmanians urged to reach out for support following Bondi tragedy Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:48 15-Dec-25

Bushfire catastrophe caused by burn-off not extinguished properly ABC Online12:17 15-Dec-25

Searcher tells 'emotion, excitement' when Celine Cremer's phone found ABC Online08:43 15-Dec-25

Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani retires victorious after 11 seasons ABC Online05:25 15-Dec-25

'Magic happens in Antarctica': The creative program taking artists to the ice ABC Online05:20 15-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Missing Belgian hiker’s phone found in Tasmania two years after disappearance TRT World19:17 14-Dec-25

Tasmania Police to join renewed search for missing tourist Celine Cremer ABC Online14:55 14-Dec-25

Incat’s ingenuity sails Tassie onto world stage Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)13:14 14-Dec-25

Visiting Cradle Mountain this summer? Let these images be a warning ABC Online06:26 14-Dec-25

United Nations inspectors warn Australia is breaching human rights ABC Online16:59 13-Dec-25

Mobile phone found in renewed search for missing Belgian tourist ABC Online14:29 13-Dec-25

When a bushfire reached Kay's suburban home, she wasn't ready ABC Online11:05 13-Dec-25

Celebrating diversity in our communities Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)10:04 13-Dec-25

Friends of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer renew search ABC Online08:32 13-Dec-25

Hobart Airport tips biggest-ever summer with 1m+ passengers Australian Aviation07:09 13-Dec-25

Drug-using partygoers using walking sticks to help when they're 'gacked' ABC Online06:30 13-Dec-25

Environmental law reform welcome but fails to curb our fossil fuel dependence Croakey17:03 12-Dec-25

Under-16s social media ban locks business accounts of dance teacher ABC Online14:11 12-Dec-25

One million summer passengers to Hobart Airport Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)13:11 12-Dec-25

Want to go to Disneyland? Maybe rethink those mean tweets about US policy ABC Online13:00 12-Dec-25

Strong economy underlies September Quarterly Report 2025-26 Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:51 12-Dec-25

Bushfire not enough to stop Tasmanian students from getting to their formal ABC Online12:23 12-Dec-25

TMAG hosts exciting new ABC series Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)10:38 12-Dec-25

Explosive Offences Bill passes second reading Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)09:07 12-Dec-25

Backing in our landholders to protect their properties Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)09:07 12-Dec-25

First Home Owner Grant triple for Tasmanians Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)08:36 12-Dec-25

219 News Now: Hobart residents sue to block data centers as Amazon aims to come to town Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana03:17 12-Dec-25

More than 3,000 aged care patients stranded in hospitals a 'national shame' ABC Online00:14 12-Dec-25

Man sentenced for 2022 stabbing murder of David Wayne Jenkins ABC Online19:43 11-Dec-25

'First I have heard': Regulator, salmon company at odds over antibiotics, emails show ABC Online19:17 11-Dec-25

Antarctic funding boost for more research voyages and science jobs ABC Online14:40 11-Dec-25

Tasmania again records lowest unemployment rate in the nation Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)14:07 11-Dec-25

Celebrating 80 years of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:35 11-Dec-25

Access Government services anytime, anywhere with new app Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:35 11-Dec-25

Bom website receives first major update since launch ABC Online12:01 11-Dec-25

Teenager diagnosed with measles in southern Tasmania 9News11:27 11-Dec-25

Dolphin Sands Clean-Up Program Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:04 11-Dec-25

Man attempts to abduct child outside Hobart Domain playground ABC Online09:28 11-Dec-25

Firefighters work to keep Stieglitz fire contained after two houses lost ABC Online09:20 11-Dec-25

Tasfreight Selects OneAdvanced To Digitise Workforce Management, Rostering And Payroll Operations Across Five States Scoop07:48 11-Dec-25

Capital city renting now comes with six-figure-income price tag ABC Online06:42 11-Dec-25

Tasmania's December fires could be a sign of what's ahead this summer ABC Online05:56 11-Dec-25

AEMO draft plan confirms essential role for long-duration storage in Australia International Water Power and Dam Construction22:53 10-Dec-25

Convicted conman Kane Dallow pleads guilty to forgery, fraud charges ABC Online20:02 10-Dec-25

Age verification errors and beauty tricks see under-16s still have social media access ABC Online18:20 10-Dec-25

Urgent alert after deadly disease detected The West Australian16:38 10-Dec-25

Hobart partners with UCB to support next generation of chefs Public Sector Catering16:26 10-Dec-25

Tasmania's bushfire danger arrived suddenly. Here's how to prepare ABC Online15:41 10-Dec-25

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town The North West Star15:22 10-Dec-25

The Hobart Clinic officially reopens Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)15:22 10-Dec-25

Celebrating 25 years of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Council of Tasmania Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)14:51 10-Dec-25

Sitting in his car while saltwater rains down, Paul has stayed to defend his home ABC Online14:31 10-Dec-25

Bushfire threatens homes in coastal town The New Daily13:47 10-Dec-25

Commission for Children and Young People Bill passes the Tasmanian Parliament Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:58 10-Dec-25

Wooden-toy stallholder retires after 53 years at Salamanca Market ABC Online11:33 10-Dec-25

Flinders Island campground revitalisation complete Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)10:47 10-Dec-25

Houses destroyed as bushfire near St Helens upgraded to emergency level ABC Online09:46 10-Dec-25

Tasmanian ministers access $45,000 in free NBL and AFL tickets ABC Online09:13 10-Dec-25

Spending on child removal protection 'shockingly low', report finds ABC Online08:04 10-Dec-25

Heywire winners bring 'raw, honest storytelling' of life in the regions ABC Online06:05 10-Dec-25

Woman who fatally struck child with car outside high school avoids prison ABC Online19:17 9-Dec-25

Confidence in tourism and hospitality sector continues to grow Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)18:10 9-Dec-25

New bushfire threat for Tasmanian town, as people told 'leave immediately' ABC Online17:14 9-Dec-25

Tasmanian public schools to close amid ongoing industrial action — here's what you should know ABC Online14:27 9-Dec-25

Reforming local government elections Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)13:45 9-Dec-25

Continuing Tasmania’s war on weeds Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)13:15 9-Dec-25

5 Ways to do luxury adventure the Tasmanian way New Zealand Herald11:47 9-Dec-25

Residents wait for only access road to bushfire-ravaged town to reopen ABC Online11:28 9-Dec-25

Strengthening Tasmania’s midwifery workforce Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:12 9-Dec-25

More students to receive free breakfast in 2026 Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:02 9-Dec-25

New Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Strategic Plan launched Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:02 9-Dec-25

HMAS Brisbane returns to Sydney from regional deployment Asia Pacific Defence Reporter08:16 9-Dec-25

Tasmania is first in Australia to legislate reparation for gay men convicted over sexuality The Straits Times08:03 9-Dec-25

Uniting Church building to re-open as a mosque as religious 'legacy continues' ABC Online07:13 9-Dec-25

In the last month

Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark The Driven21:34 8-Dec-25

Nant whisky founder pleads not guilty over alleged fraud ABC Online18:46 8-Dec-25

Dolphin Sands resident 'frustrated' by bushfire communication ABC Online15:48 8-Dec-25

Fresh faces to help shape issues affecting Tasmanian women Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)14:30 8-Dec-25

Construction underway on new Intensive Residential Parenting Unit Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)11:06 8-Dec-25

How would your social feed look if you controlled what you saw? ABC Online09:48 8-Dec-25

First-home owner's highest offer declined as seller 'put off' by government scheme ABC Online06:02 8-Dec-25

Despite another fire crisis, residents at 'heaven on earth' won't live anywhere else ABC Online14:54 7-Dec-25

Expanding contraceptive access for Tasmanian women Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:42 7-Dec-25

Tasmania picks up seven gongs at 2025 Australian Training Awards Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)12:21 7-Dec-25

HMAS Brisbane returns to Sydney from Regional Presence Deployment Australian Government Department of Defence (Press Release)12:08 7-Dec-25

'Treasured' gallery that costs ratepayers millions faces a problem ABC Online08:39 7-Dec-25

Aging breast screening bus only retired after staff get electric shocks ABC Online08:09 7-Dec-25

Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Hobart home 9News14:00 6-Dec-25

Oneida Nation responds to federal ruling in Hobart land dispute WBAY, Wisconsin12:22 6-Dec-25

It was hot, dry and gusty, so why wasn't a Tasmania fire weather warning issued? ABC Online08:54 6-Dec-25

When will construction begin on the Hobart stadium? ABC Online08:34 6-Dec-25

Man, 33, charged with murder of woman in southern Tasmania ABC Online08:34 6-Dec-25

Sydney's west could crack 40 degrees as heatwave rolls across Australia ABC Online06:14 6-Dec-25

Molslinjen taps Incat Tasmania to build third fully electric, high-speed ferry Riviera Maritime Media23:05 5-Dec-25

I’m seeking the elusive southern lights in Tasmania Toronto Star21:18 5-Dec-25

'Fair assumption': Devils boss warns debut in new stadium could suffer delay ABC Online18:42 5-Dec-25

Man arrested after woman's body found at Hobart home ABC Online17:59 5-Dec-25

With a vote, Tasmania is on the way to ending greyhound racing ABC Online17:39 5-Dec-25

Devils CEO provides major update on stadium construction timeline 3AW17:26 5-Dec-25

Emergency grants available for residents impacted by the Southern Tasmania bushfires Premier of Tasmania (Tasmania Government)17:17 5-Dec-25

Properties lost as fires burn in four states The New Daily16:05 5-Dec-25

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