Local Council
Blackmans Bay swim warning expanded
Repeated testing has identified persistent contamination
Thu Jul 16, 2026 - 2:27pmHealth
Health
Nurses' union says health system in "disarray"
The ANMF says the LGH can no longer safely meet patient needs
Wed Jul 15, 2026 - 12:17pm
Health
LGH activates escalation plans as patient demand surges
Capacity is stretched so thin that its ability to admit more patients is limited
Tue Jul 14, 2026 - 7:29pm
Courts and Crime
New laws to shut the door on illegal tobacco
More than 5.5 million illegal cigarettes were seized in Tasmania over the past year
Tue Jul 14, 2026 - 11:42am
Health
Richard Scolyer honoured at state memorial
PM Anthony Albanese called Scolyer "one of our brightest stars"
Mon Jul 13, 2026 - 4:17pm
Health
Union says LGH ED was 'chaotic and unsafe' overnight
The ANMF says more than 70 patients were crammed into the department overnight
Tue Jul 7, 2026 - 3:01pm
Health
New funding in fight against MND
The state government will spend $831,000 over three years
Tue Jul 7, 2026 - 12:37pm
Road Incidents
Donors rally around family of doctor killed in crash
A fundraiser for Artyom Avetisyan has raised more than $9,000
Fri Jul 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Health
Work on promised urgent care clinic yet to start
The premier today said the project was moving ahead
Thu Jul 2, 2026 - 4:11pm
Community
More local produce in free school lunches
The program now uses just under half a tonne of fresh veggies a week
Thu Jul 2, 2026 - 5:00am