Coroner Reports
Dropped cigarette distracted driver before fatal bridge crash
Antonios Van Eldik killed an elderly couple when he slammed into the back of their car
Local Council
Truck show cut after $21,000 Pontville oval repair
Utes will still be allowed on the oval and the ute show will go ahead
Local Council
Hobart council urged to form 'Courage Collective'
Zelinda Sherlock also wants the idea considered for adoption statewide
Local Council
Louise Elliot fighting suspension for harassing Posselt
It is the latest in a string of complaints against Elliot in less than a year
Community
Meal van appeal reaches half of $80,000 target
Vinnies says more people are seeking assistance for the first time
Courts and Crime
Hobart-born Sam Wood refused bail
The 46-year-old grew up in West Hobart and found fame on The Bachelor
Property
Hobart unit rents hit record as house rents stall
Domain says Hobart unit rents have hit a record $525 a week
Lifestyle
Woman's Sandfly sign seeks deleted Hinge match
Steph Jacobs left her phone number on a birthday card at the local service station
AFL
Devils re-sign Walker with finals the 2027 target
Walker said re-signing was the "easiest decision I've had to make"
Health
15 mental health beds to reopen at hospital after fire
Vos Construction could start the full replacement project next week
Local Council
Insurers block first grade cricket at Old Beach
The club was told two weeks before the season was due to start
Wildlife
Greens call for gillnetting ban to be brought forward
The government has committed to ending recreational gillnetting by 2030
AFL
Devils call on Tasmanians to name Rum'un's mates
The two mascots will appear at matchdays and community events
Courts and Crime
Police investigate overnight break-in at post office
A community member alerted police to the damage just after 5:30am
Environment
Rock lobster season to open a week early this year
The change applies to waters outside the east coast rebuilding zone
Business
State last in nation for growth, Deloitte says
Deloitte blames a slowing labour market and weak population growth
Business
Poatina back online after major planned outage
The underground station generates around 10% of the state's capacity
Lifestyle
Tassie shucker comes 13th at Galway world titles
The result has given her "motivation to train harder" for next year
Entertainment
Balding: Launceston actor makes film about going bald
A who's who of Tasmania features in the film, including politicians and actors
Courts and Crime
Former chef jailed for role in statewide drug syndicate
Local Council
Brighton rubbish to be dumped at Glenorchy tip
Coroner Reports
Wheelies behind teen's fatal Bridgewater dirt bike crash
Courts and Crime
Man charged over window smashing spree at casino and parliament
Courts and Crime
Helicopter launched in Huon Valley hunt for 'person of interest'
Courts and Crime
Teen charged after alleged CBD knife incident
Road Incidents
Driver running 'late for work' clocked at 107km/h in 60 zone
Wed Oct 7, 2026 - 4:01pm
Hobart
Coroner Reports
Dropped cigarette distracted driver before fatal bridge crash
Antonios Van Eldik killed an elderly couple when he slammed into the back of their car
Local Council
Truck show cut after $21,000 Pontville oval repair
Utes will still be allowed on the oval and the ute show will go ahead
Local Council
Hobart council urged to form 'Courage Collective'
Local Council
Louise Elliot fighting suspension for harassing Posselt
Courts and Crime
Hobart-born Sam Wood refused bail
Launceston
Business
Firmus troubles raise questions over Tas AI factories
Firmus has ended a major partnership and withdrawn from a parliamentary inquiry
Entertainment
Balding: Launceston actor makes film about going bald
A who's who of Tasmania features in the film, including politicians and actors
Courts and Crime
Men charged after alleged axe raid on home
Community
Pink bake shed draws front yard queues
North-West Coast
Business
Firmus troubles raise questions over Tas AI factories
Firmus has ended a major partnership and withdrawn from a parliamentary inquiry
Health
15 mental health beds to reopen at hospital after fire
Vos Construction could start the full replacement project next week
Courts and Crime
Drunk P-plater jailed for driving over family's tent
Road Incidents
Unaccompanied learner charged over wrong-way drive
Coroner Reports