Health
Rare synthetic opioid suspected in overdose death
The Department of Health said it was the first known detection in Tasmania
Local Council
Posselt likens himself to Mamdani as rivals slam 'ageism'
The candidate took aim at 'wealthy property developers' and 'washed up celebrity journalists'
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
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
Most of the proposed route sits within the Glenorchy municipality
Courts and Crime
Woman charged over $11k Marketplace fraud
Police allege she cancelled payments before sellers received money
Local Council
Mayoral candidate proposes homes in empty city spaces
His plan includes making council-owned land available for community housing
Courts and Crime
Teen loses appeal over drink-driving convictions
The young driver drank half a litre of white wine before crashing his car
The Latest
Tattoo studio backs charity amid mobile rules fight
More than 1,000 people have signed the studio's mobile tattooing petition
The Latest
Cold front to bring snow and hail across state
Temperatures are tipped to climb to 25 degrees by Friday
Courts and Crime
Woman who bit and beat neighbour sentenced
The pair had spent hours drinking whisky together that morning
Coroner Reports
Coroner warns drink-driving deaths keep happening
The young dad was drunk, speeding and unbelted when he died
Courts and Crime
Man accused of smashing 10 windows at Parliament House
Police say nobody got inside the building during the incident
The Latest
Bushwalker flown to hospital after Tyndall Range beacon call
The beacon was activated around 3pm and a helicopter found the group
Courts and Crime
Man jailed for hitting woman in head with mug
The Latest
Fire crews rush to blaze at Glenorchy tip
Coroner Reports
Speed and alcohol behind footballer's fatal crash, coroner finds
Sat Oct 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Misconduct inquiry hears calls for independent oversight of police
Fri Oct 2, 2026 - 4:37pm
Local Council
Police confirm no charges for councillor over Town Hall snacks
Fri Oct 2, 2026 - 12:49pm
Hobart
Local Council
Posselt likens himself to Mamdani as rivals slam 'ageism'
The candidate took aim at 'wealthy property developers' and 'washed up celebrity journalists'
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
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
Coroner Reports
Coroner warns drink-driving deaths keep happening
The young dad was drunk, speeding and unbelted when he died
Community
Second-hand clothing market to return to Burnie
The popular market is set to become a regular fixture at Burnie Arts
Coroner Reports
Speed and alcohol behind footballer's fatal crash, coroner finds
Road Incidents