Community
$2.5m to get UTAS dementia test to market
The test aims to detect dementia risk up to 20 years before symptoms appear
Wed Sep 23, 2026 - 5:00amHealth
Wildlife
Dead penguin found on Bruny amid bird flu response
Over 3,500 bird flu reports have now been made to Tasmanian authorities
Wed Sep 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Health
Hospital nurses vote for industrial action
The union's 73 claims include nurse-to-patient ratios and extra leave
Tue Sep 22, 2026 - 5:26pm
Courts and Crime
Woman charged with arson over 'extensive' hospital fire
Smoke spread through the rest of the mental health unit, making it uninhabitable
Sun Sep 20, 2026 - 7:09pm
Health
'Fully engulfed': Firefighters battle blaze at hospital
One person has been taken into custody after the incident
Sat Sep 19, 2026 - 6:55pm
Local Council
Hospital staff assaulted while walking to work
Ryan Posselt wants the government to establish how widespread the problem is
Sat Sep 19, 2026 - 5:00am
Health
Gastro outbreak grows at Royal Hobart Hospital
Extra cleaning and protective equipment are being used to stop the spread
Fri Sep 18, 2026 - 7:36pm
Health
No ambulance ready to send almost 17,000 times last year
Figures show there were 16,905 delayed activations last financial year
Thu Sep 17, 2026 - 9:05pm
Health
ADHD diagnosis moves into GP clinics
A diagnosis has often cost thousands and meant long waits for families
Thu Sep 17, 2026 - 1:31pm
Health
Gastro outbreak hits Royal Hobart Hospital staff
The health department says 'infection control measures' have been rolled out
Wed Sep 16, 2026 - 7:40pm