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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Finding a rental on Tasmania's east coast 'increasingly hard' as owners choose short-stay accommodation

A rise in property values has led to speculators snapping up houses and turning them into short-stay accommodation, a development group says.

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Western Australia Covid cases climb to record as Victoria reports 20 deaths and NSW 12

Queensland announces 10 Covid-related deaths, South Australia two and Tasmania one

The Guardian - AU

NSW's Kerr misses out on debut Shield ton

The ball dominated under overcast Sydney skies early on day two of the Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania.

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Patient who had COVID-19 dies as Tasmania records 585 new cases

The state government says a man in his 60s was being treated for pneumonia, and tested positive to COVID-19 the day before he passed away.

ABC News

Victoria records 20 Covid deaths, NSW 12 and Qld 10 – as it happened

Western Australia premier says he will spend week in hotel quarantine to avoid perceptions he will benefit from timing of border reopening; SA election campaign officially begins. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

'Biggest mistake': Driver accused of fleeing, dumping truck after crash

A Tasmanian man has been extradited to face a NSW court over allegations he fled the scene of a highway crash.

The Canberra Times

Tasmania's check-in requirements are easing. Here's what you need to know

From tonight, Tasmanians won't need to use the Check In TAS app when entering most venues. But there are still some sites where it is required. Here's what you need to know.

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Rainbird has NSW struggling in shield

New South Wales have lost early wickets in their key Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania after Sam Rainbird produced early fireworks with the ball.

AAP

Thousands of homes left empty in Tasmania despite critical rental shortage

An analysis of Taswater data suggests that thousands of investors are choosing to leave their properties empty, despite Hobart having the tightest rental market in the country.

ABC News

Tasmania winds back COVID check-in codes

Tasmania is lifting QR code check-in rules at many public venues, but they will still be used at bars, pubs, nightclubs and the casino.

AAP

In heatwave conditions, tall eucalypt forests in Tasmania, Australia no longer absorb carbon

Southern Tasmania’s tall eucalyptus forests are exceptionally good at taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into wood.

The Conversation

Fears for ancient Huon pines as fire sweeps through Tasmanian wilderness

A stand of ancient Huon pine trees is under threat from a bushfire burning in Tasmania's remote south-west.

ABC News

Tasmanian premier reveals cabinet shuffle

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has made minimal changes to his cabinet following the resignation of senior MP Sarah Courtney last week.

AAP

Virus cases at half of Tas public schools

Coronavirus cases have been recorded at about half of Tasmania's 200 public schools since term one began last week.

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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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'Stealthy' Tas fish farm trial plan lashed

The federal government is planning to trial salmon farming in deeper offshore waters in Bass Strait but conservationists say they have been kept in the dark.

ABC News

Tasmanian, federal governments accused of secrecy over deep-water fish farm plans

Plans for the first fish farm in Commonwealth waters off Tasmania's north-west coast have been revealed during Senate Estimates hearings, with opponents describing it as "industry expansion by stealth".

ABC News

Tasmania looks set to miss out on hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

It came as a surprise to many that Tasmania was bidding for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With Victoria announced as the sole contender, it seems the island state's bid never really had a chance.

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Tas quarantine absconder appeals jail term

A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in Tasmania is appealing a 10-month jail term for breaching quarantine requirements and family violence orders.

The Guardian - AU

Regional Victoria the frontrunner to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, thwarting Tasmania

Daniel Andrews spruiks potential benefits to regional Victoria despite numerous global cities having withdrawn proposed bids

AAP

Tas posts another rise in new virus cases

Tasmania has reported 625 new COVID-19 cases, the third day in a row the daily figure has risen.

AAP

Vic 2026 games pitch to highlight regions

The Victorian premier says a successful bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games would boost the state's reputation as the country's sporting powerhouse.

ABC News

Tasmanian canola boom as growers eye record prices

Tasmania's canola crop has more than doubled in the space of a year, with new growers jumping onboard amidst booming prices.

ABC News

Ice Sports Tasmania pushes for new rink to grow future skaters, curlers, hockey players

Tasmania could become the only state without an ice skating rink, but there's a new push to keep ice sports alive and grow Australia's future curlers and figure skaters.

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Hobart's rental market is 'tightest' out of Australia's capitals and it may be getting worse

Tasmanians trying to find a rental property describe the tight market as a "nightmare" as experts predict it could get even worse when international migrants and students join the hunt for a home.

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