Tasmania

The Latest

Healthcare and cost of living top concerns for Tasmanian voters, according to new poll

The latest Tasmanian opinion polling shows increased support for the Liberal government and a decline in support for Labor, with voters favouring independent candidates instead. The week-long EMRS state voting intentions report, which started last Monday, indicates that the government’s support has risen by one percentage point to 39%, while Labor’s has dropped from 32% to […]

Thu Nov 30, 2023 - 2:25pm

The Latest

100+ Tasmanian wines & sparkling to go on show at 2024 Tas Wine Fest

The Tasmanian Wine Festival is gearing up for its fifth annual celebration at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart next February. More than 25 Tasmanian vineyards and winemakers are set to return for the garden party on February 10 and 11, accompanied by a selection of curated food and a lineup of local entertainment. […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 5:00pm

Courts and Crime

Tasmanian man’s fatal crash linked to alcohol consumption and motorcycle defects

A coronial investigation has concluded that a 26-year-old man from Youngtown died in a horrific road accident due to being nearly four times the legal blood alcohol limit and riding a defective motorcycle. Richard Keith Gesler died at the scene when his Suzuki GSX 750 motorcycle collided with the centre barrier on the East Tamar […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 3:30pm

The Latest

Spectacular image of Tasmanian sunset makes top weather calendar

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Australian Weather Calendar is celebrating its 40th edition this year, showcasing 13 stunning images including a spectacular Tasmanian sunset. The winning image for the calendar month of July was taken by photographer Nick Fitzgerald in late December just after the summer solstice from Mount Massif in the Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 2:05pm

The Latest

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff mourns the loss of his father Rick Rockliff

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has shared a heartfelt tribute as he announced on social media that his father Rick Rockliff has passed away. “On behalf of our family, we announce the passing of our dear Dad, Rick,” the Premier wrote. “In our eyes, Dad was a legend, a loyal, caring and proud Dad, Grandfather and […]

Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 11:30am

The Latest

‘Significant uptake’: More time for submissions in Tasmania police pedophilia scandal

The deadline for providing information about the former alleged paedophile Tasmania Police officer Paul Reynolds has been extended until the end of this year. The barrister leading the independent review, which was launched following a Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmanian schools, hospitals and justice environments, says there has been a “significant uptake” […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 2:16pm

The Latest

Tasmania’s top hospitality and tourism experiences win big at national awards

Four of Tasmania’s top hospitality venues and tourism experiences have walked away from a national awards ceremony overnight with the crown of being the best in the country. The annual Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence at Adelaide Oval on Monday marked the fifth consecutive event where Tasmania claimed four outstanding awards. Among the state’s […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 10:50am

The Latest

Crush cans, save snakes: Tasmanian snake catcher’s vital warning for summer

Crush your cans this summer. That’s the message from a Tasmanian snake catcher who responds to calls about snakes getting stuck inside them every year. Olivia Dykstra, a snake catcher in Whitemore, is urging people to ‘squash all cans’ before throwing them out as a simple and easy way to prevent snakes from becoming trapped. […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 7:00am

Courts and Crime

Teenage driver sentenced after ute rolls on Tasmanian beach with friends in tray

A young teenage driver who rolled his ute while driving “too fast” down a north-west Tasmanian beach with people sitting in the rear tray has been sentenced in the Supreme Court. The then-17-year-old P1 licence holder, identified only as HKR, was driving on Moorland Beach near Devonport Airport in July 2022 while ‘out for some […]

Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 5:00am

The Latest

$500,000 in scholarships up for grabs for Tasmanian’s wanting palliative care training

$540,000 in scholarships are currently on offer for nursing and allied health professionals interested in pursuing a Certificate in Palliative Care or a Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care. The State Government has joined forces with Flinders University to offer the free study scholarships to support 450 health and support workers aspiring to gain expertise in palliative […]

Mon Nov 27, 2023 - 4:00am