Local Council
Simon Behrakis to stand for Hobart deputy lord mayor
He previously served as a Hobart alderman before entering state parliament
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 3:50pmPolitics
Politics
Tasmania dropped from national NAPLAN report
Not enough students sat the tests to produce results after an AEU strike
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 3:33pm
Politics
$188m Macquarie Wharf rebuild hits first milestone
It will make way for a new home berth for Australia's icebreaker ship
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 11:21am
Community
$100m roundabout upgrade inches forward
The upgrade has been a flashpoint between federal and state politicians
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 5:00am
Politics
Principals 'pulled into classrooms' in term 3 teacher shortage
An AEU survey found schools are starting the term without enough teachers
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 5:55pm
Community
Old tourist booth finds new life in mall
Youth social enterprise Troublesmiths have been selected to operate the booth
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 3:52pm
Politics
First house completed under Statewide Family Homes program
It is the first of 25 larger social housing properties being built in Tasmania
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 1:54pm
Politics
Two more schools join after school care expansion
Works across the five schools will begin during 2027 and 2028
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 10:10am
Local Council
Bike lane concrete bollards injuring cyclists
Councillors Ryan Posselt and Louise Elliot have both spoken out with concerns
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Politics
EPA renews Tassal's salmon pen licence at Long Bay
Independent MP Peter George called the decision 'deeply disappointing'
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - 5:00am