Politics
Former child advocate to head new children's commission
Sonya Pringle-Jones starts on Thursday, the day the new commission is established
Courts and Crime
Teen charged after alleged CBD knife incident
Police said officers took the young girl into custody within four minutes
Courts and Crime
Homeless man jailed over crowbar servo robbery
The worker told the court he now panics when customers approach the counter
Courts and Crime
Men charged after alleged axe raid on home
The pair were arrested at Kempton on Tuesday night
Wildlife
Conservation group buys 200ha on King Island
It is the Australian Wildlife Conservancy's first property in the state
Business
Frozen yogurt store Yogi Bar coming to Glenorchy
The pair already run neighbouring shops in Glenorchy and Kingston
Community
Neighbourhood house faces $150,000 funding hole
Weekly demand has grown from around 60 people in 2013 to nearly 900
Community
Pink bake shed draws front yard queues
Bakers from across Australia have contacted Emma Swirsky asking for tips
Business
RBA head holidays in Hobart days after rate rise
The board lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 29
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
Shane Gregory named Building Tasmania secretary
The rebranded agency was formerly the Department of State Growth
Environment
480 delegates meet in Hobart for nature summit
Federal environment minister Murray Watt will speak on Thursday
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
The Latest
Direct flights to Adelaide take off again from Launceston
It comes as Virgin ends its seasonal Launceston to Perth service
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
Local Council
Hobart council candidates pitch their case at forum
Road Incidents
Unaccompanied learner charged over wrong-way drive
Courts and Crime
Watchdog could start police oversight team 'tomorrow' if funded
Mon Oct 5, 2026 - 12:50pm
Hobart
Courts and Crime
Teen charged after alleged CBD knife incident
Police said officers took the young girl into custody within four minutes
Courts and Crime
Homeless man jailed over crowbar servo robbery
The worker told the court he now panics when customers approach the counter
Launceston
Courts and Crime
Men charged after alleged axe raid on home
The pair were arrested at Kempton on Tuesday night
Community
Pink bake shed draws front yard queues
Bakers from across Australia have contacted Emma Swirsky asking for tips
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