Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina ‘makes contact with ocean floor’ near remote Heard Island
Australia’s icebreaker has been involved in an incident in which the ship’s hull “made contact with the ocean…
Tasracing sacks chief thoroughbred steward for ‘conduct-related matters’ days into employment
Tasracing has sacked its newly appointed chief thoroughbred steward for “conduct-related matters” that occurred just days into their…
Calls to reform Australia’s pension age as labourers consider early retirement due to injury
In Australia, the pension age was lifted from 65 to 67 in 2023. For some manual workers, it’s…
Teenager pleads guilty to manslaughter over Hobart waterfront drowning
A teenager who shoved two people on Hobart’s waterfront into the river, resulting in a man’s drowning death,…
Potato mop-top virus ‘impossible’ to eradicate, Biosecurity Tasmania says as ninth incursion detected
Potato mop-top virus is here to stay and its source is unlikely to ever be discovered, Biosecurity Tasmania…
Macquarie Point stadium report recommends project not proceed, as Tasmanian Planning Commission flags concerns
The proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium in Hobart should not proceed, a long-awaited assessment from the Tasmanian Planning…
Josh Willie replaces Dean Winter as Tasmanian Labor leader after election loss
Josh Willie is the new Tasmanian Labor leader, replacing Dean Winter. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Opposition…
Tasmanian Labor discuss new leadership following failed no-confidence motion
The Tasmanian Labor Party is meeting this morning to vote on leadership positions after the party’s election defeat…
Tasmanian Labor’s bid for minority government set to fail after Greens withhold support
Tasmanian Labor’s bid for minority government is set to fail after the Greens and key crossbenchers announced they…
Independent MLC Ruth Forrest would be treasurer in Tasmanian Labor government, Winter says
Tasmanian Labor will appoint independent upper house member Ruth Forrest as treasurer — if the party is able…