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Tasmania
The wider Tasmanian stories that matter to the Eastern Shore.
Tasmania Hobart Stadium Faces Mounting Cost Pressure as Premier Sidesteps Funding Cap Questions
The Hobart AFL stadium project is under increasing cost pressure, with the Premier avoiding questions on limiting the state's $875 million contribution.
Tasmania Tasmania Jewels Sparkle in Historic WNBL Debut with Victory Over Geelong
The Tasmania Jewels made a triumphant entry into the WNBL, securing a debut win against the Geelong Venom in front of a sold-out Hobart crowd.
Tasmania Builder Selected for Hobart's Macquarie Point Stadium
Besix Watpac, known for Christchurch's 30,000-seat arena, is understood to have secured the tender for the $1.13 billion project.
Tasmania Blackmans Bay Hall Gets Inclusive Makeover
Kingborough Council has completed significant accessibility upgrades at Blackmans Bay Community Hall, making it a more inclusive space for all residents.
Tasmania Historic Millbrook Rise Building Destroyed by Fire in New Norfolk
An abandoned building at the former Millbrook Rise mental health hospital in New Norfolk was extensively damaged by fire early Monday morning.
Tasmania South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary Bid Fails Again at Hobart IWC Meeting
A long-running proposal to establish a vast whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic has been rejected at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Hobart.
Tasmania Noga Appeal Challenges Judge's Social Media Relevance
Stephen Fane Noga is appealing a Supreme Court decision, arguing the trial judge's social media posts are relevant to his conviction for alleged 1980s sexual abuse.
Tasmania 100-Tonne "Giant Kitchen Tap" Arrives at Gordon Power Station
Hydro Tasmania has successfully delivered the first of three massive main inlet valves to the remote Gordon Power Station.
Tasmania Clarence City Band Delivers 'Journeys' Masterpiece
The Clarence City Band captivated audiences at Rosny College with their annual Gala Concert, taking them on a diverse musical journey.
Tasmania Tassie Gun Laws Under Review as Eastern Shore Celebrates Local Heroes and Upgrades
Tasmania faces renewed debate on gun laws three decades after Port Arthur, as the Eastern Shore celebrates local achievements and community events.
Tasmania Forest Practices Regulator to Review Investigations After Farmer Protest in Hobart
Tasmania's Forest Practices Authority will review its investigation methods following a significant farmer protest in Hobart today.
Tasmania Hobart Mother-Baby Unit Closure Raises Alarm Over Vulnerable Mums
Staff worry vulnerable mothers with complex mental health needs will be left without vital support as a new service introduces stricter eligibility criteria.
Tasmania Hobart Records Second-Warmest Winter Ahead of Predicted Spring Scorcher
Hobart has experienced its second-warmest winter on record, with forecasters predicting a hot spring for south-east capitals.
Tasmania Hobart Private Sale to Calvary Approved Amidst Service Concerns
The corporate watchdog has greenlit the sale of Hobart Private Hospital to Catholic provider Calvary Healthcare, despite fears over service restrictions.
Tasmania Eastern Shore Briefs: Police Tech Contract Scrapped, Professor's Death Probed
Tasmania Police scraps a $6 million KPMG contract for a new intelligence system, while an inquest opens into the sudden death of Professor Jason Arday.
Tasmania Skretting Dismisses Former Employee's Fish Feed Contamination Claims
Fish feed supplier Skretting Australia has refuted allegations of contaminated product at its Cambridge facility, following claims made by a former employee.
Tasmania Eastern Shore Potato Growers Face "Crunch Time" in Simplot Contract Standoff
Tasmanian potato growers, including those supplying Simplot, are at a critical juncture in a contract dispute with the US French fry giant.
Tasmania Franklin Electorate Renaming Dropped After Aboriginal Community Disagreement
The Australian Electoral Commission has abandoned its proposal to rename the federal electorate of Franklin to Tongerlongeter, citing disagreement among Indigenous groups and calls for more consultation.
Tasmania Eastern Shore housing development progresses; statewide tourism sees winter boost
A 200-home development in Mornington moves forward, while a new recycling depot opens in Cambridge and winter events drive strong tourism numbers across Tasmania.
Tasmania High tides flood Hobart suburbs, Devils' new oval breaks ground
Authorities also issue warnings for winter bushwalkers, while a drug trafficker is jailed and a report highlights the value of wine tourism.
Tasmania Hobart's Mona to launch Bangkok museum
The Museum of Old and New Art has signed a deal with a Thai developer to establish a new art destination, MONA Bangkok, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Tasmania Shoreline News for Saturday 11 July 2026
Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art announces plans for an international expansion into Thailand.
Tasmania Seven Major Hobart Venues Close Suddenly Amid Rising Costs
More than 80 staff are affected after the hospitality group behind Republic Bar, Cargo, and five other venues entered voluntary administration, citing tough economic conditions.
Tasmania Glenorchy trio charged over armed robbery; Melbourne injecting room report shows drop in ambulance calls
Tasmania Police have charged three people in relation to an alleged armed robbery at a Glenorchy bottleshop, while a report on a Melbourne safe injecting room shows a significant reduction in ambulance callouts.
Tasmania Tasmania Breaks 59-Year-Old National Weather Record Amid Deep Freeze
A weather station in Ouse has provisionally recorded Australia's highest-ever barometric pressure, as a massive high-pressure system brings frosty conditions to the south-east.
TasmaniaAuthorities warn of "big risk" as Neil the seal's fame grows
The popular 1,000kg southern elephant seal is causing chaos on the Eastern Shore, prompting officials to warn the public to keep their distance for their own safety and his.
Tasmania Sandford man faces firearms charges, Clifton Beach future canvassed
A man from Sandford has had his firearms licence suspended, while Clarence City Council has released a report on the future of Clifton Beach.
Tasmania Devils Vice-Captain Jye Menzie Proud of Bridgewater Roots
The Tasmania Devils' inaugural VFL signing says his upbringing in one of Tasmania's most disadvantaged areas is a source of pride, according to a recent interview.
Tasmania Southern Outlet project costs climb again, according to reports
The ABC has reported the cost of the Southern Outlet’s fifth lane has blown out to $95 million, a figure that has risen multiple times over the project's life.
Tasmania Southern Outlet costs blow out as timber logs sent to Victoria
The cost of the Southern Outlet widening project has increased by $32 million, while Sustainable Timber Tasmania has admitted to sending logs from public native forests to Victorian sawmills.