Tasmania Introduces New Booking System for Popular National Park Campsites
Around 30 campsites across 10 Tasmanian national parks and conservation areas will move to a new online booking system from 3 November.
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Cyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Near Hobart
A man in his 60s is in critical condition after a white Mazda collided with his bicycle outside Cambridge Airport near Hobart.
At Least 80 Tasmanian Public Service Jobs Face Abolition
At least 80 positions have been identified for abolition as Tasmania restructures parts of its public service and works toward a broader reduction in go...
Two Men Charged After Record 17kg Methamphetamine Seizure Near Burnie
Tasmania Police say 17 kilograms of methamphetamine was seized near Burnie in what they believe is the state's largest single seizure of the drug.
Mental Health Beds Under Pressure After Burnie Clinic Fire
Tasmania is facing pressure on mental health services in the state's north-west after a fire damaged the Spencer Clinic at North West Regional Hospital...
15,000 Kingfish Arrive in Tasmania for Bass Strait Aquaculture Trial
Fifteen thousand juvenile yellowtail kingfish have arrived in Tasmania from Western Australia as part of a three-year research project testing offshore...
Tasmania Identifies Sites for New Aged Care Facilities Including Hobart Region
The Tasmanian Government has identified potential sites for new aged care facilities, including locations at Taroona, Bellerive and Rokeby.
Tasmania Braces for Cold Front as Snow Could Fall to 400 Metres
A major cold change is expected to bring showers, possible hail and snow to low elevations, with Hobart temperatures forecast to fall sharply.
Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Wait Times Under Scrutiny
New figures have renewed concerns about emergency department delays at Royal Hobart Hospital, with the health system facing questions over patient waiti...
Hobart-Built Electric Ship Completes Major Journey to South America
The world’s largest battery-electric ship, built in Hobart, has arrived in South America after travelling thousands of kilometres across the ocean.
Two Launceston Men Recall Their Experiences of the September 11 Attacks
Local men Ross Youngman and Ben Gray have spoken about witnessing the 2001 attacks in New York and the lasting impact of the day
Tasmania Labor Vows to Keep Pushing for Gun Ownership Caps
Proposed limits on firearm numbers were rejected in the lower house, but Labor says it will pursue the changes in the upper house
Charles Wooley Announces Bid for Hobart Lord Mayor
Veteran journalist enters the October election race, promising a less partisan approach to housing, transport, tourism and the Macquarie Point stadium.
Launceston General Hospital Heating and Cooling Upgrade Enters Final Stage
Major heating and cooling upgrades at Launceston General Hospital are moving into their final stage after years of complaints about uncomfortable temper...
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.
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.
Launceston General Hospital Death Inquiry Ordered to Proceed
A coroner has ordered an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old patient at Launceston General Hospital to continue despite a Tasmanian Health De...
Launceston Cup Risks Losing Council Funding Ahead of 200th Anniversary
Launceston City Council has recommended rejecting a $20,000 grant for the 164-year-old event, marking the first time in a decade that council funding ha...
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.
North Launceston Clubroom Designs Near Final Stage
New designs for North Launceston's clubrooms are nearing completion, with the project aiming to provide a modern facility for the long-established local...