Local Council
Posselt calls security on his mother after debate blow-up
The candidate's mother became involved in a scuffle with candidates and organisers
Courts and Crime
Retired police officer hurt in alleged assault says bail laws failing
Phil Pyke suffered head injuries in the incident in Hobart's northern suburbs
The Latest
Family and pets escape overnight house fire
The fire service has praised the "prompt and efficient action" of volunteer crews
Local Council
Trees, safer crossings top residents' wish list for road
Augusta Road runs through Lenah Valley and New Town in Hobart’s north
Courts and Crime
Drunk P-plater jailed for driving over family's tent
The tent was dragged several metres beneath the car at Lake Barrington
Community
Pigeon Whole tee to fund Stay ChatTY talks
The shirt was designed by Hobart-born artist David Booth
Local Council
Hobart council candidates pitch their case at forum
Road Incidents
Unaccompanied learner charged over wrong-way drive
Health
Rare synthetic opioid suspected in overdose death
The Department of Health said it was the first known detection in Tasmania
The Latest
Unleaded reaches 12-month high as fuel prices rise
Diesel is averaging $2.89 a litre, down about one cent in a week
Politics
MyState Bank Arena lease nets state under $30,000 a year
The lease sets a $200,000 base rent, but up to $175,000 is paid back to Larry Kettleman's company
Politics
Unfilled jobs fuel $30 million prison overtime
$2.9 million went on overtime in July and August alone
Local Council
Sherlock pitches free 'Hobart Hop' bus
Sherlock says the council agreed to a loop service but never ran it
Local Council
Posselt likens himself to Mamdani as rivals slam 'ageism'
The candidate took aim at 'wealthy property developers' and 'washed up celebrity journalists'
Road Incidents
RACT calls for all speed camera revenue to fund road safety
RACT says the state's 10-year 'Towards Zero' road safety strategy has failed
Sport
Four Tasmanian players re-sign with the Hurricanes
The Hurricanes squad now sits at 16 players for the coming season
Environment
Tasmanians urged to check fruit for fruit fly
The state's pest free status opens up overseas markets for growers
Community
Unusual milk-drinking event draws crowd to city centre
Around 10 gallons of milk were drunk as people people gathered to watch
The Latest
Fire destroys old Millbrook Rise building
The Tasmania Fire Service is investigating what started the blaze
Courts and Crime
Watchdog could start police oversight team 'tomorrow' if funded
The comments came during a parliamentary inquiry examining how Tasmania Police handles misconduct
Business
Westbury gas plant lands $12.5m funding pledge
Construction is planned to start in early 2028 and create 200 jobs
Local Council
Push for safer Kalang Ave walking and cycling path
Courts and Crime
Woman charged over $11k Marketplace fraud
Local Council
Mayoral candidate proposes homes in empty city spaces
Courts and Crime
Teen loses appeal over drink-driving convictions
Courts and Crime
Woman who bit and beat neighbour sentenced
Coroner Reports
Coroner warns drink-driving deaths keep happening
Courts and Crime
Man accused of smashing 10 windows at Parliament House
Road Incidents
Court increases 'lenient' sentence for driver who fled police
Sun Oct 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Coroner Reports
Speed and alcohol behind footballer's fatal crash, coroner finds
Sat Oct 3, 2026 - 5:00amHobart
Local Council
Posselt calls security on his mother after debate blow-up
The candidate's mother became involved in a scuffle with candidates and organisers
Courts and Crime
Retired police officer hurt in alleged assault says bail laws failing
Phil Pyke suffered head injuries in the incident in Hobart's northern suburbs
The Latest
Family and pets escape overnight house fire
Local Council
Trees, safer crossings top residents' wish list for road
Launceston
Community
Small Tassie towns score big at People's Choice Awards
The winners have now been revealed after more than 25,000 votes
Wildlife
Waratah named riskiest campsite for snake sightings
The former mining town is home to just 249 people and eight campsites
Local Council
Launceston mayor explains council credit card bill
Entertainment
John Butler Trio to close Festivale 2027
Courts and Crime
Man sought over alleged Bunnings road rage assault
North-West Coast
Courts and Crime
Drunk P-plater jailed for driving over family's tent
The tent was dragged several metres beneath the car at Lake Barrington
Road Incidents
Unaccompanied learner charged over wrong-way drive
She also faces drug driving and drug possession-related charges
Coroner Reports
Coroner warns drink-driving deaths keep happening
Coroner Reports