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Clarence Honours Community Champions at 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

26 Aug 2026 · Howrah, Clarence

Clarence City Council has celebrated five outstanding individuals and one organisation for their significant contributions to the Eastern Shore community.

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Tasmanian Gun Reform Debate Intensifies as Consultation Closes

20 Aug 2026

Proposed changes to Tasmania's firearms legislation have sparked a heated debate, with the government citing community safety and critics alleging a "betrayal" of public interest.

Community

Vale Sam Neill, who brought his 'Brilliant Career' to Tasmania

13 July 2026

Following the death of actor Sam Neill, Tasmanians are remembering his 2019 visit to Launceston's Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival.

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Tasmania to mark Homelessness Week with call for urgent action

10 July 2026 · Rosny, Rosny Park

The annual awareness week, running from 3-9 August, will highlight the housing crisis with a national theme of “Homelessness Action Now.”

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Clarence marks NAIDOC Week as celebrations take place across Tasmania

7 July 2026 · Clarence, Risdon

Clarence City Council has joined NAIDOC Week celebrations, which are being held from July 5 to 12 with the national theme "50 Years of Deadly".

Community

Tasracing Video Policy Obscures Greyhound Injuries, ABC Reports

5 July 2026

The state’s racing body edits race footage to remove falls and injuries, while new figures reveal ongoing deaths, as the industry heads towards a government-mandated shutdown.

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DarkLab Scraps Huon Valley 'Transformer' Artwork Over Rising Costs

3 July 2026

The major art installation planned for Ida Bay, intended to boost tourism after the 2019 bushfires, has been cancelled after seven years of development.

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Clifton Beach future shaped by community feedback on facilities and natural feel

2 July 2026 · Clarence

Clarence City Council has released a report on community engagement for the Clifton Beach master plan, detailing resident priorities for future upgrades to the popular coastal area.

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Firmus moves to calm concerns over northern Tasmania AI factories

2 July 2026

Firmus co-CEO Oliver Curtis says one of its planned data centres would be quieter than a library for the nearest home, as the company addresses community backlash.

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Hundreds Brave Chilly Derwent for Dark Mofo's Nude Solstice Swim

22 June 2026

The annual tradition marking the end of the winter festival saw swimmers take to the icy waters off Long Beach at sunrise on the shortest day of the year.