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Tas July Accommodation Results

August 28, 2026 5:00 pm

Hospitality Tasmania’s latest tourism accommodation report finds statewide occupancy of just over 62% for July, similar to the level across...

ACCC approves Calvary purchase of Hobart Private

August 28, 2026 11:04 am

Australia’s consumer watchdog has approved the sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Catholic provider, Calvary, despite the likelihood it...

‘Random’ property damage believed to be inflicted by Slingshot

August 28, 2026 8:38 am

Police are seeking witness and cctv after the windows of 14 homes, vehicles and businesses were hit by marbles and...

Why Tasmania needs more foster carers

August 28, 2026 8:09 am

A Tasmanian foster carer, who’s been looking after children for nearly two and a half decades, says there’s great need...

Firearm Debate Delayed

August 27, 2026 12:09 pm

The state government has deferred debate on the Firearms Amendment Bill after requests from Members of the Parliament for more...

Data Center Development Application Before Latrobe Council

August 27, 2026 9:45 am

The Development application for Firmus Technologies proposed AI Factory at Wesley Vale has been received by Latrobe council, after more...

Latrobe Truck Crash

August 26, 2026 10:42 am

Police are at the scene of a single truck crash on Railton Road, Latrobe. One lane is blocked and motorists...

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Rocky Cape Records the States First Case of Bird Flu

August 13, 2026 9:58 am

The H5 strain of Bird Flu has landed on the Coast’s shore, with authorities today confirming positive test results of...

Child Care Centre Proposal for Penguin

August 13, 2026 9:27 am

A development application for a new childcare center in Penguin will be considered by Central Coast Council at next Mondays...

Illegal Wood Cutters Cop Fines

August 12, 2026 10:44 am

Multiple Vehicle Crash Devonport Bridge

August 11, 2026 9:15 am

How can cat management protect Tasmania from the deadly H5 bird flu?

August 7, 2026 7:31 am

Latrobe Counts Down to Chocolate Winterfest

July 31, 2026 9:20 am

Latrobe Council Mayor Peter Freshney says Chocolate Winterfest continues to be one of Tasmania’s most unique regional events, with the...

Tassie’s time to lure a trout!

July 31, 2026 8:09 am

Tasmania’s trout fishing season opens tomorrow, Saturday August 1 – with the state government and Inland Fisheries Service running their...

New Truck Wash Bolstering Braddon’s Biosecurity

July 30, 2026 9:28 am

A new truck wash in Smithton is set to strengthen biosecurity protections for the livestock industry, while delivering cleaner roads...

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