Spotlight Employee Injured in Alleged Glenorchy Stabbing
A retail worker was treated for a small knife wound after allegedly being assaulted when he confronted two men at a Spotlight store in Glenorchy.
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Woman Killed in Head-On Crash at Old Beach
One woman has died and two people are critically injured after a head-on collision on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach, north of Hobart.
Hobart Chef Christian Ryan Wins Australia’s Chef of the Year
The Hobart chef, who has spent 22 years working in professional kitchens, has been named Australia’s Chef of the Year.
Tasmania Devils Keep VFL Finals Hopes Alive With Win Over Werribee
The Tasmania Devils defeated second-placed Werribee 98–86 at North Hobart Oval, keeping their push for the VFL finals alive.
Man Found Dead in Hobart’s Franklin Square, Police Investigation Underway
Police are investigating after a man was found deceased in Franklin Square, with the death currently being treated as non-suspicious.
Hobart Community Campaign Builds Support for Macquarie Point Stadium Project
Local hospitality supporters launch initiative to promote future stadium development
World’s largest electric ship begins journey from Hobart after major loading operation
Hobart-based shipbuilder Incat has completed the loading of its giant battery-electric vessel Hull 096 onto a heavy-lift ship, marking a major milestone...
Tasmanian Government Announces Major Housing Package to Boost Affordable Homes in Hobart
The Tasmanian Government has announced a new housing initiative aimed at increasing the supply of social and affordable homes across Greater Hobart, as demand for housing contin...
Hobart deputy lord mayor Zelinda Sherlock faces renewed pressure over ‘Snackgate’ saga
A political dispute over council-provided snacks and drinks has escalated, with calls for further investigation into Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sh...
Work begins on Hobart’s Macquarie Point AFL stadium project
Preparatory works have started at Macquarie Point in Hobart, marking a major milestone for Tasmania’s new AFL stadium planned as the future home of the...
40 years since Hobart’s historic snowstorm blanketed the city from mountain to sea level
Tasmanians are remembering the extraordinary 1986 snowfall that transformed Hobart, with snow covering streets, bridges and suburbs in one of the city’s...
University of Tasmania Launches High-Performance Basketball Academy for Young Athletes
The University of Tasmania has launched a new basketball academy designed to create a pathway from junior participation to elite competition, giving you...
Risdon Prison Kitchen and Bakery Shut Down After Building Faults Found
A major kitchen and bakery facility at Risdon Prison in Tasmania has been forced to close after building problems affected operations, creating challeng...
Risdon Prison Kitchen and Bakery Shut Down After Building Faults Found
A major kitchen and bakery facility at Risdon Prison in Tasmania has been forced to close after building problems affected operations, creating challeng...
Tasmanians Lose Record $208 Million on Poker Machines in 2025–26
Tasmania has recorded its highest annual poker machine losses on record, with more than $208 million lost during the 2025–26 financial year, prompting r...
Ella Haddad Denies Leadership Challenge as Tasmanian Labor Faces Internal Tensions
Labor MP Ella Haddad rejects speculation she is seeking the party leadership, while Josh Willie maintains he has strong support amid concerns over falli...
Tasmanian Man Tied Up as Thieves Steal Nine Guns, Car and Burn Home
Police investigate a targeted home invasion at Coles Bay where offenders allegedly assaulted a man, stole firearms and destroyed his property.
Billionaire hotel developer puts private Tasmanian island with jetty on the market
Singapore-based billionaire hotel and property developer James Koh is selling Fulham Island, a private Tasmanian island featuring its own jetty and boat...
Aboriginal activist Ruth Langford defends logging protest trespass charge in Tasmanian court
irst Nations activist Ruth Langford (Tipruthanna) has told a Hobart court she had a cultural obligation to protect Country while defending herself again...
Supreme Court Hears Appeal Over Device Listening Conviction
Tasmania’s Supreme Court has begun hearing an appeal against a conviction involving the use of a listening device, with lawyers challenging aspects of t...