Politics
Labor split over Rushy Lagoon sale as inquiry green-lit
Janie Finlay called it a terrible decision while her colleagues defended the deal
Thu Aug 13, 2026 - 6:57pmNorth East
Politics
Gov pushes for inquiry into Rushy Lagoon sale
A TasFarmers survey found 99% of respondents opposed the sale
Sun Aug 9, 2026 - 5:37pm
The Latest
Missing plane mystery remains unsolved after a year
One of the largest aerial searches in Tasmanian history found no trace of the aircraft
Thu Aug 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Business
500 jobs hang on unresolved power deal
The federal government backed away from including the smelter in a $2 billion scheme
Tue Jul 28, 2026 - 6:44pm
Business
Minister 'won't intervene' in $100m Tasmanian farm sale
TasFarmers found 99% of respondents opposed the sale of Rushy Lagoon
Mon Jul 27, 2026 - 1:23pm
The Latest
Historic cottage rebuild begins at Low Head
The cottage roof will be reconstructed first
Tue Jul 21, 2026 - 8:13am
Politics
Over 200 workers lose jobs as smelter closes
Workers were handed formal redundancy papers at a midday meeting
Mon Jul 20, 2026 - 4:36pm
The Latest
Bell Bay workers offered rapid path into construction
$120,000 has been committed to the FORGE AHEAD program
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 12:27pm
Politics
Break O'Day secures shift out of Lyons
Break O'Day residents will vote in the federal seat of Bass at the next election
Fri Jul 17, 2026 - 5:00am
The Latest
Liberty Bell Bay closure begins after sale collapses
Administrators Ernst and Young broke the news to staff today
Thu Jul 16, 2026 - 10:55am