Environment
TasWater puts 32 supply systems on watch
TasWater says other areas could be added as conditions change
Flinders Island
Environment
TFS warns of warmer, drier bushfire season
Recent rain did not last long enough to soak deep into the soil
Local Council
Wooley, Hickey ahead as mayoral count continues
Final results for some councils may not arrive until next Tuesday
Wildlife
Bird flu reaches Flinders Island for the first time
The highly contagious strain is likely present throughout Tasmania
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Flinders Island cut off by major Telstra outage
Telstra say the issue cannot be resolved until at least Monday
Thu Jul 23, 2026 - 6:04pm
Community
All Tas water restrictions now lifted
TasWater said it was still important for locals to remain water wise
Sat Jul 18, 2026 - 5:32am
Coroner Reports
Coroner finds 1979 yacht deaths a 'tragic accident'
The Charleston was never found and neither were the five men aboard
Fri Jul 10, 2026 - 10:04am
The Latest
Flinders Island to face new water restrictions
TasWater said the restrictions will stay in place until further notice
Wed Apr 29, 2026 - 2:27pm
Coroner Reports
Coroner: Pedestrian killed by police car had drunk 18 beers
A crash investigator found the fatal collision was 'imminent and unavoidable'
Tue Apr 14, 2026 - 1:05pm
The Latest
Bass Strait island travellers hit with fuel surcharge
Sharp Airlines will charge travellers a 5% fuel levy from Monday
Sun Mar 15, 2026 - 5:00am