Courts and Crime
Thousands of illegal tobacco cartons seized in bust
2,000 cartons worth $390,000 were found by authorities in Devonport
Day: <span>16 April 2026</span>
Road Incidents
Motorbike crash blocks Clarendon Vale road
'The motorbike rider is receiving medical assistance at the scene'
Courts and Crime
Crime Stoppers pays up after firearm finds
Three anonymous tips earned tipsters a combined $1,425 in rewards
Local Council
Danny Gibson resigns from Launceston City Council
Mayor Matthew Garwood confirmed the departure
The Latest
'Almost all' of Tasmania's fuel comes through fire-hit refinery
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the fire would have an impact on production
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 12:05pm
The Latest
Severe weather: 100km/h gusts forecast
BOM: A cold front will sweep across the state today
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 11:55am
Politics
Government delays greyhound racing ban vote
It is understood the debate will now be pushed to mid-May
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 10:34am
Courts and Crime
Counter terrorism exercise locks down stadium
Police tested their response to an armed attacker at UTAS Stadium
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 10:20am
The Latest
Frank MacDonald Prize trip to Europe called off
The tour to Belgium and France has been postponed over safety fears
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 10:08am
Politics
Parliament clears way for UTAS Sandy Bay land sale
The bill also rezones two parcels of land on the university’s upper campus
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - 9:18am