Politics
Abetz leaves door open to becoming next premier
Rockliff controversially chose Bridget Archer to act as premier in July
Courts and Crime
Stolen e-scooter ride exposes large meth business
Shaun Keverall Kaye was this week jailed for three and a half years
The Latest
Geeveston school wins 40km/h highway speed zone
The limit will fall from 80km/h during morning and afternoon school runs
Local Council
13-storey hotel tower approved for Macquarie St
The top floors will hold 36 serviced apartments
Business
Yo-Bar reveals opening date for first Tasmanian store
The Melbourne-founded chain has confirmed its first location in the state
Politics
TT-Line posts $723m loss as new Spirits’ value sinks
Spirits IV and V have been revalued from $1.086 billion to $717.9 million
Road Incidents
Driver allegedly asleep in highway near miss
Police say the driver will be proceeded against by summons over the incident
Road Incidents
Two injured in Herdsmans Cove motorcycle crash
Both have been taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital by ambulance
Courts and Crime
Teens allegedly return to gift shop day after assault
A police operation targeting youth crime in Hobart's CBD has started
Politics
New Town development delivers new homes for women
The development includes 12 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit
Environment
Campfires banned in parks in 20 municipalities
Rangers recorded 245 illegal campfires in parks and reserves last year
Business
Spirit of Tasmania I sails final passenger trip
Sister ship Spirit of Tasmania II is due to make its last voyage tonight
Courts and Crime
Near-drowning incidents reported on hot public holiday
Police also seized a jet ski from a 22-year-old man yesterday
Business
Firmus says only two Tasmanian projects fully funded
One project is fully funded, while another has secured funding for its first stage
Courts and Crime
Former nurse who stole patient’s bank card banned
Alison Smith took the card from a patient's wallet and returned it the next morning
Sport
Triple jumper turned HYROX racer heads to Hamburg
The 22-year-old gave up the triple jump for HYROX two years ago
Community
Vinnies vans in the north land $20,000 donation
Vinnies says the vans help more than 30,000 people every year
Community
Rescue tubes installed at four southern beaches
Tasmania recorded 10 drowning deaths in 2025/26, 25% above its average
Business
Spirit Quay opens as old Spirit ships farewelled
A 740-tonne gantry supports four ramps for loading the new vessels
Road Incidents
Elderly woman dies after car hits pole on Sandy Bay Road
Entertainment
Hilltop Hoods, Gang Of Youths lead Paddock lineup
Politics
Premier stands by expectation for schools to celebrate Christmas
Wed Oct 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Hobart
Politics
Abetz leaves door open to becoming next premier
Rockliff controversially chose Bridget Archer to act as premier in July
Local Council
13-storey hotel tower approved for Macquarie St
The top floors will hold 36 serviced apartments
Launceston
Courts and Crime
Stolen e-scooter ride exposes large meth business
Shaun Keverall Kaye was this week jailed for three and a half years
Politics
AEU calls for school visit ban over premier’s Christmas comments
The education union has called for politicians to stay out of public schools
North-West Coast
Politics
TT-Line posts $723m loss as new Spirits’ value sinks
Spirits IV and V have been revalued from $1.086 billion to $717.9 million
Business
Spirit of Tasmania I sails final passenger trip
Sister ship Spirit of Tasmania II is due to make its last voyage tonight