Health
AMA calls for independent inquiry into health system
The AMA says the system remains broken despite repeated reviews
Soccer
Palestinian futsal team’s jerseys banned
Two other teams wore the jerseys in solidarity and had their match called off
AFL
Public invited to write the Devils club song
The club wants a song that is catchy and easy for all ages to learn
Road Incidents
Driver jailed over crash that killed pedestrian
A witness estimated Ryan Murfett reached 90 to 100km/h in a 50km/h zone
Health
Paramedic overtime budget 44% below last year’s spend
Jeremy Rockliff says the government has been employing more paramedics
Courts and Crime
Man charged over string of business burglaries
Police allege at least 13 businesses in Launceston were targeted
Courts and Crime
Copper fittings stolen from Domain heritage site
Courts and Crime
Former nurse struck off over fake qualifications claims
Road Incidents
Police nab unlicensed alleged drink-driver near schools
AFL
Devils deal with UTAS to open sport career paths
The deal formalises more than two years of work between the pair
Soccer
South Hobart celebrates historic win over Lions FC
President Ed Swan described the match as "the minnow against the giant"
Business
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce touch down in Tasmania
The pair plan to visit Rushy Lagoon in the north-east
Courts and Crime
Man charged over alleged threat to federal politician
Police allege the email contained "explicit references to serious violence"
Politics
Shane Broad steps up his push for change within Labor
The Braddon MP says parliament is being 'dictated to' by a minority
Community
L-plater takes on viral little blue coffee truck
She had only drunk a few coffees before taking on the Suzuki Carry truck
The Latest
High fire danger forecast for much of the state
Warm temperatures, dry vegetation and gusty winds are driving the risk
Road Incidents
Bushfire smoke closes lane on Southern Outlet
Emergency services are at the fire burning near Proctors Road
Courts and Crime
Police union tells Neill-Fraser campaign to ‘put this matter to bed’
President Shane Tilley says the conviction has been tested and remains lawful
Health
Lambie criticises cartoon mocking vaginal prolapse
The One Nation cartoon has been defended as satirical by Pauline Hanson
Local Council
Local government election votes pass 180,000
Completed ballot papers must reach the TEC by 2pm on October 27
Business
Burnie woodchip terminal could be sold by TasPorts
The terminal handles more than 1.1 million tonnes of woodchips a year
Courts and Crime
Sue Neill-Fraser breaks silence, vows to overturn conviction
She believes there are 'huge vested interests' in keeping her case quiet
Entertainment
Huon Valley art trail grows to 60-plus artists
Road Incidents
Tasman Highway lane closed after four-vehicle crash
Courts and Crime
‘I did tell one lie’: Sue Neill-Fraser to break her silence
Sat Oct 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Hobart
Health
AMA calls for independent inquiry into health system
The AMA says the system remains broken despite repeated reviews
Courts and Crime
Copper fittings stolen from Domain heritage site
Police say reports of copper theft have increased across the state
Road Incidents
Bushfire smoke closes lane on Southern Outlet
Courts and Crime
Police union tells Neill-Fraser campaign to ‘put this matter to bed’
Launceston
Road Incidents
Driver jailed over crash that killed pedestrian
A witness estimated Ryan Murfett reached 90 to 100km/h in a 50km/h zone
Courts and Crime
Man charged over string of business burglaries
Police allege at least 13 businesses in Launceston were targeted
North-West Coast
Community
L-plater takes on viral little blue coffee truck
She had only drunk a few coffees before taking on the Suzuki Carry truck
Business
Burnie woodchip terminal could be sold by TasPorts
The terminal handles more than 1.1 million tonnes of woodchips a year
Coroner Reports
'Extremely rare': Coroner rules on rail yard death
Courts and Crime
