Local Council
Posselt's mother apologises for 'disruptive behaviour' at candidate forum
Security removed Cathy Posselt from the forum at her son's request
Politics
Coffee shop publicly shuns One Nation state leader
Lee Hanson says she has been a regular at the shop since it opened
Community
Pink bake shed draws front yard queues
Bakers from across Australia have contacted Emma Swirsky asking for tips
Local Council
200 childcare places coming to Huonville in 2028
The new centre will create up to 10 new full-time childcare jobs
Local Council
Council candidate wants smart glasses banned before summer
Susan Wallace wants exemptions for people using the glasses as mobility aids
Courts and Crime
Millbrook Rise fire was deliberately lit, investigators say
Police say the building had been abandoned for several years
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
Community
Rocky Creek water judged second best in Australia
Judges score entries blind on colour, clarity, odour and taste
Local Council
Hobart council candidates pitch their case at forum
The forum's MC called the bike lanes the dominant election issue
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
Road Incidents
Unaccompanied learner charged over wrong-way drive
She also faces drug driving and drug possession-related charges
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'
The Latest
Fire destroys old Millbrook Rise building
Courts and Crime
Watchdog could start police oversight team 'tomorrow' if funded
Local Council
Push for safer Kalang Ave walking and cycling path
Courts and Crime
Woman charged over $11k Marketplace fraud
Road Incidents
Court increases 'lenient' sentence for driver who fled police
Sun Oct 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Hobart
Local Council
Posselt's mother apologises for 'disruptive behaviour' at candidate forum
Security removed Cathy Posselt from the forum at her son's request
Politics
Coffee shop publicly shuns One Nation state leader
Lee Hanson says she has been a regular at the shop since it opened
Launceston
Community
Pink bake shed draws front yard queues
Bakers from across Australia have contacted Emma Swirsky asking for tips
The Latest
Direct flights to Adelaide take off again from Launceston
It comes as Virgin ends its seasonal Launceston to Perth service
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