Monday 10 February Royal Hobart Regatta in Tasmania
The Royal Hobart Regatta is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and is Tasmania's oldest sporting event. The…
Tasmania will pay for your holiday if you become a wombat walker or ghost hunter
As part of a new initiative, Tasmania will pay for holidaymakers' 'vacation if they commit to one of 10 'Odd Jobs' — see the full…
Kerry Whiting faces court over alleged murder of ex-partner’s boyfriend in Tasmania in 2021
In short: Kerry Whiting has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of his ex-partner, Natalie Harris, and murder of her boyfriend at the time, Adrian…
Tasmania’s leading harness trainer, Ben Yole, free to race again as appeals board overturns ban for a second time
In short: Tasmania's Racing Appeals Board has overturned a ban on Ben Yole and three other harness racing participants who are subject to allegations of…
Months after second Maugean skate extinction alarm issued, concerns raised that fish farms aren’t changing practices fast enough
In short: Scientists and conservationists last year raised the alarm — twice — over the fate of Tasmania's endangered Maugean skate, as salmon farms continue to operate…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
In short: Cooking classes run through neighbourhood houses are helping people learn to prepare healthy and affordable food.The rising cost of food has prompted a…
Macquarie Point stadium architects chosen, with COX Architecture saying it won’t mimic early concept design
In short: The Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart does not yet have a finalised concept design, but the architects chosen for the project say it'll be…
Catholic school employee charged with sexual abuse offences in Tasmania’s north
In short: A 34-year-old man has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation.The man, who worked at a Catholic school in the state's north,…
Tammy Tyrrell reveals criticism from Jacqui Lambie Network board members fuelled her decision to resign
Ex-Jacqui Lambie Network member Tammy Tyrrell says she made the decision to split from the Senator Lambie's party after being told by the JLN board…
GJ Gardner Homes customers demanded action over build issues for a year, but now the franchisee has gone bust
In short: Customers of a GJ Gardner Homes franchise had spent over a year urging the national company to intervene over ongoing workmanship problems and delays.The…
Tasmania JackJumpers win first NBL title, beating Melbourne United 83-81 in decisive game five
Tasmania JackJumpers have won their first NBL title, defeating Melbourne United in the decisive Game five in Melbourne.Jordon Crawford was the star, scoring 32 points…
Yacht Mark Twain being refurbished in bid to compete in Sydney to Hobart race once more
In short: Rob Payne plans to refurbish the Mark Twain so it can race in its 27th Sydney to Hobart yacht race.The "labour of love"…
Jack McVeigh’s half-court gamewinning shot puts Tasmania one win away from maiden NBL title
The Tasmania JackJumpers are one win away from clinching a maiden NBL title after Jack McVeigh's last-ditch three sealed a 93-91 upset of Melbourne United…
Tasmania Devils AFL club launched with name, colours, logo and guernsey concept revealed
Live updates, reactions and contributions from ABC readers.Club colours will be green, yellow and redJust nowMon 18 Mar 2024 at 7:29amTasmanian AFL legend Matthew Richardson…
Hobart protest rally calls for end to native forest logging in Tasmania, as Liberals vow to increase timber harvest
In short: With the state election looming, the Tasmanian Liberals have vowed they plan to ramp up the logging of Tasmania's native forests, dismissing the…
Temperature set to soar across Victoria, SA and Tasmania in record March heatwave
In short: Temperatures across Victoria are set to reach the high 30s for the third straight day.The Bureau of Meteorology said it was the worst March…
Will Pucovski suffers another head knock in Sheffield Shield match
In short: Will Pucovski retired hurt after being struck in the head by a delivery in Victoria's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.He had faced just…
Tasmania claims third straight WNCL title with six-wicket win over Queensland in final
In short: Tasmania secured a six-wicket victory over Queensland in the WNCL final to claim its third straight title.Nicola Carey starred for the Tigers with…
Tasmania Police suspect two Central Highland fires deliberately lit on state’s worst fire danger day this summer
In short: Several fires started on Wednesday near Dee and Bradys Lake in Tasmania's Central Highlands as the state endured high temperatures and strong, gusty…
Tasmanian Labor promises to scrap electricity connection fees if they win state election
In short: Tasmanian Labor say they will cut connection and disconnection fees currently paid when people move house.It's the latest cost-of-living pitch to voters going to an…