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Tasmania
The wider Tasmanian stories that matter to the Eastern Shore.
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 Orange-Bellied Parrot Vaccination Underway as Bird Flu Spreads Across Tasmania
Critically endangered orange-bellied parrots are now receiving vaccinations against H5 bird flu, as the virus is detected in new areas across Tasmania.
Tasmania Uncertainty Surrounds TMAG Job Losses Amid Broader Public Sector Cuts
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery faces staff reductions, with the state government refuting claims of a 30 per cent workforce cut.
Tasmania Tasmanian Tiger's Unique Hunting Method Revealed in Groundbreaking Study
New research from Australian universities challenges long-held beliefs about how the extinct thylacine subdued its prey.
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 Deputy Premier Raises Concerns Over Greens' Conversion Practices Bill
Deputy Premier Guy Barnett has labelled the Greens' proposed conversion practices ban as "fundamentally flawed," potentially putting him at odds with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
Tasmania Tassie Screen Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Screen Tasmania Job Cuts
Local filmmakers are raising serious concerns after a government restructure led to significant job reductions at Screen Tasmania, casting doubt on the sector's future.
Tasmania Team Global Express Reinstates Regional Deliveries After Public Outcry
A major delivery company has reversed its decision to halt home deliveries to several regional Tasmanian communities, following widespread resident complaints.
Tasmania Screen Tasmania Staff Cuts Spark Industry Concern Amid Government Restructure
Local filmmakers are raising alarms over significant job reductions at Screen Tasmania, fearing the impact on the state's thriving screen industry.
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.
TasmaniaKing Island Penguin Deaths Amidst National Bird Flu Concerns
Over 100 little penguins found deceased on King Island as Australia records its first H5N1 bird flu case in a dolphin.
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.
TasmaniaTasmanian Woman Fined Nearly $30,000, Banned From Owning Cats After Cruelty Findings
A Tasmanian woman has been ordered to pay a significant penalty and is prohibited from owning cats following findings of severe animal cruelty.
Tasmania Tasmanian Government Awards $61 Million in Untendered Labour Hire Contracts for Health Digital Transformation
The Tasmanian government has awarded 742 external labour hire contracts totalling $61 million without a tender process for its health department's digital transformation.
Tasmania Coal River Valley Shiraz Makes History at Prestigious Sydney Wine Show
Pooley Wines' 2024 Syrah has been crowned Australia's best red, marking a historic first for a Tasmanian Shiraz at the Sydney Royal Wine Show.
Tasmania Justice Department Wellbeing Service Axed Amid Budget Cuts, Raising Staff Burnout Fears
Tasmania's Department of Justice has cut its staff wellbeing service, citing budget pressures, a move critics warn will increase stress and turnover.
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 UK Green Tech Firm Eyes Bell Bay Smelter Amid Liquidation
A UK green technologies company urges governments to prioritise Australia's interests in the future of the Liberty Bell Bay smelter.
Tasmania UK Green Tech Firm Pitches for Bell Bay Smelter Future
A UK-based green technology company has expressed interest in acquiring the Liberty Bell Bay smelter, currently in liquidation.
TasmaniaTasmanian Parliament Launches Inquiry into AI Data Centre Boom
A new parliamentary inquiry will scrutinise the economic, environmental, and social impacts of rapidly expanding AI data centres across Tasmania.
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 Review Underway for Tasmania's Workers' Compensation Scheme Amid Rising Costs
Tasmania's WorkCover Board has launched an independent review of the workers' compensation scheme due to increasing costs and complexity.
TasmaniaFederal Minister Dodges Bell Bay Funding Questions Amid Power Deal Uncertainty
Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres has not committed to federal funding for Bell Bay Aluminium, despite a $2.5 billion package for NSW's Tomago smelter.
Tasmania Tasmania's Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Under Review Amidst Rising Demand
Tasmania's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are undergoing a statutory review three years after their implementation, as demand for the service increases.
Tasmania ICAC Probe into Alleged Political Donations and Fake Invoices Nears Halfway Mark
An Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry, Operation Rosny, has heard allegations of memory lapses, fake invoices, and undeclared political donations.
Tasmania Former Minister Jane Howlett Questioned Over Statutory Declaration and Staffer Claims
Former Tasmanian Liberal minister Jane Howlett faced scrutiny over a statutory declaration and allegations of a staffer undertaking campaign work.
Tasmania Clacton By-Election: A Bizarre UK Contest Sees Farage Return Amidst Controversy
A UK by-election described as one of the weirdest in recent history concluded with Nigel Farage securing a return to Parliament.
Tasmania Rushy Lagoon Sale Under Scrutiny, VAD Laws Reviewed, Farage By-election Closes
A parliamentary inquiry will probe the controversial Rushy Lagoon sale, while VAD laws face review and a UK by-election concludes.
Tasmania Farage Secures Clacton By-Election Win Amid Undeclared Gift Allegations
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election in the UK, a contest he triggered after resigning over allegations of undeclared financial gifts.
Tasmania Island's Century of Skiing Meets Courtroom Crunch
Tasmania celebrates 100 years of ski heritage as a new report proposes solutions for the island's escalating court case backlog.
Tasmania Tasmania Opts for Surveillance Over Vaccination for Little Penguins Amid Bird Flu Threat
While Victoria prepares to vaccinate its wild little penguin populations, Tasmania is focusing on heightened surveillance and biosecurity measures.
TasmaniaTasmanian Report Reveals Significant Barriers to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
A new parliamentary report has revealed extensive wait times and high costs are preventing many Tasmanians from accessing vital ADHD assessments and care.
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 Premier's Adviser, Former Minister Tapped for Tasmanian Liberal Senate Spots
The Tasmanian Liberals have preselected a senior adviser to Premier Jeremy Rockliff and former state government minister Sarah Courtney to fill upcoming Senate vacancies.
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.
TasmaniaTasmania Faces Historic Shift as Population Growth Stalls
State Treasury projections show deaths will outnumber births within a decade, making Tasmania entirely reliant on migration for population growth.
Tasmania Beaker Street Festival begins as mystery of missing plane marks one year
A new recycling depot opens in Cambridge and the Junction Arts Festival program is released, while a report details a toxic dispute within Victoria's firefighters' union.
Tasmania New Rushy Lagoon owner details plans for forestry, cattle and tourism
The new owner of Tasmania's largest farm, a trust managed by UK firm Gresham House, has outlined its plans for the property, confirming a mix of pine plantation, beef cattle grazing, and potential tourism ventures.
Tasmania State government in talks to buy Launceston's Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian Government has gained "in-principle" support from Japanese parent company Kirin to explore purchasing the historic Launceston brewery, which is slated for closure in November.
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 New Pokies Rules for Pubs and Clubs Roll Out, Replacing Stricter Player Card System
The state government has introduced new gaming machine rules, including facial recognition technology, but has scrapped an earlier plan for a mandatory pre-commitment card with loss limits.
TasmaniaFair Work Commission finds former National Trust director unfairly dismissed
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that the former managing director of the National Trust of Tasmania, Scott Carlin, was unfairly dismissed just months before his contract's end.
TasmaniaTributes for Tasmanian-born cancer expert ahead of state memorial
Friends have recalled Professor Richard Scolyer's inspirational ride in the Tour de Cure in Tasmania just months before his death, as a state memorial is held today.
TasmaniaBoth Major Parties Lose Support as One Nation Surges in New Tasmanian Poll
A new DemosAU poll shows the Liberals and Labor have both dropped in primary vote support, with One Nation debuting in the poll to draw even with Labor for second place.
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.
TasmaniaNeil the Seal Heads Back to Sea, Leaving Social Media Fame Behind
The five-year-old, one-tonne southern elephant seal has departed southern Tasmania after weeks of causing a stir both online and on local streets, authorities have confirmed.
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 Concerns raised over online bookmaker Betr's move to Tasmania
Independent MLC Meg Webb has described the state government's decision to grant a five-year licence to the online betting company as "reckless and irresponsible".
Tasmania Green Light for Foreign Purchase of State's Largest Farm, Rushy Lagoon
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has approved the sale of the vast Rushy Lagoon property in the state's north-east to a UK-based forestry investor for over $100 million.
TasmaniaBookmaker Betr Relocates to Tasmania, Pledges Local Jobs
Online bookmaker Betr has officially moved its gaming licence from the Northern Territory to Tasmania, a move welcomed by the state government as a boost for local employment.
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.
TasmaniaTasmania to Outlaw "Revenge Porn" and AI Deepfakes in New Image-Abuse crackdown
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will draft new laws to make it a criminal offence to share intimate images without consent, including AI-generated fakes.
Tasmania Police investigate Newstead armed robbery
A man allegedly armed with a handgun has robbed a service station in Newstead overnight.
Tasmania Scrutiny on Government Transparency and Ministerial Legal Fees Continues
The State Government has announced reforms to improve accountability, but independent MPs continue to call for more robust measures on transparency and how taxpayer funds are used for legal costs.
Tasmania Shoreline News for Friday 03 July 2026
A new government infrastructure agency launches today, while debate continues over major data centre projects, and authorities issue a warning about a famous seal.
TasmaniaTrial for accused in Shyanne-Lee Tatnell case set for 2027
A Scottsdale man charged with the murder of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has pleaded not guilty, will now face trial in April 2027.
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.
TasmaniaFree Meningococcal B Vaccine Now Available for Tasmanian Infants
The state government has launched a $4 million program providing free vaccinations against meningococcal B for all infants in Tasmania, removing a significant cost barrier for families.
Tasmania Lion refuses to sell Boag's brand, will only sell Launceston brewery site
Owner Lion says it will move beer production to the mainland and will not sell the iconic brand, complicating union-led efforts to find a buyer to keep the brewery operating.
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.
TasmaniaTrauma Therapy Complicates Justice Path for Survivors, Report Reveals
Tasmanian and Queensland victim-survivors of alleged sexual abuse say their legal cases are being jeopardised by a recognised trauma therapy, according to an ABC News report.
TasmaniaOver Five Tonnes of Antibiotics Used in Salmon Farms Last Summer
The industry says the treatment was necessary to combat a bacterial outbreak that killed more than 9,000 tonnes of fish in early 2026, according to EPA data.
Tasmania Feral Cat Control Efforts Bolster Native Wildlife, New Research Shows
University of Tasmania studies confirm that reducing feral cat populations has a significant positive impact on native species, including the iconic Tasmanian devil, by easing predatory pressure.
Tasmania Rare Colonial Maritime Art Goes Digital Thanks to National Grant
A fragile album of watercolours by Captain Owen Stanley, held by the Royal Society of Tasmania, will be made public as a digital book.
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 Invasive Leaf-Mining Pest Found in Tasmania for First Time
Biosecurity Tasmania has confirmed the detection of the serpentine leafminer, a destructive agricultural pest, at a commercial farm in the state's north-west.
Tasmania Popular elephant seal Neil returns to southern Tasmania, bigger and more challenging to manage
The well-known southern elephant seal has been guided from a road by wildlife officers, with his increased size making relocations more difficult for authorities.
Tasmania Sewage concerns and public service pay issues
Concerns have been raised about improperly treated sewage in waterways, while a government department has apologised for underpaying staff.
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.
Tasmania Timber Tasmania Corrects Record on Native Logs Sent to Victoria
The state-owned forestry company has formally corrected its advice to parliament, confirming logs from public native forests are being sent to Victorian sawmills.
Tasmania Union Pushes for Boag's Brewery Sale to Stave Off Launceston Closure
The United Workers Union has launched a petition calling on parent company Lion to sell the historic brewery, urging the Premier to intervene to save local jobs.
Tasmania Report: Victorian Money Supporting Tasmanian Logging After State Ban
An ABC investigation reveals Victorian government funds, intended to help the timber industry transition away from native logging, are now being used by companies logging in Tasmania.
Tasmania Tasmanian logging subsidies, new dog park and Black Box for West Coast
The Victorian government is accused of subsidising Tasmanian native forest logging after banning it in its own state, while a climate archive is set for the West Coast and a new dog park opens in Cambridge.
Tasmania Kangaroos overcome Tigers, Bulldogs defeat Saints in Sunday AFL
North Melbourne secured a 25-point victory over Richmond at the MCG, while the Western Bulldogs beat St Kilda by 22 points at Marvel Stadium.
Tasmania Greens Leader Apologises for Comparing Premier to Stalin
Dr Rosalie Woodruff has withdrawn her comment likening Premier Jeremy Rockliff to the Soviet dictator, which sparked a heated exchange in State Parliament this week.
Tasmania Premier censured, minister resigns in turbulent week for state politics
Premier Jeremy Rockliff became the first Tasmanian premier to be censured by parliament this week, following the resignation of a cabinet minister amid a legal fees controversy.