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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Ferry fiasco sinks further as new berth years overdue

Two new Spirit of Tasmania Bass Strait ferries will likely be leased out until they can begin service, with the government revealing further delivery delays.

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‘What the hell is happening’: calls for answers after 10% of Tasmanian salmon die in Macquarie Harbour fish farms

Greens MP says number of mortalities is ‘enormous’ and ‘most likely the result of overstocking’

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Bancroft's Test push teeters despite WA Shield win

Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has again been dismissed cheaply in Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

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Rebuilding homes after a disaster is an opportunity to build back better – why isn’t the insurance industry on board?

For many Australians, 2022 was a dark and devastating year. Major floods wreaked havoc on hundreds of communities in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. But for some, the floods themselves were only half the disaster.

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Stage set for WA's Bancroft to assert Test credentials

Western Australia are in the box seat to claim victory in the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania after a dominant day at the WACA Ground.

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Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score

Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

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Doran defiant as rain halts Shield final rematch

Persistent showers and bad light curtailed day one of the Sheffield Shield clash as Tasmania battled Western Australia's bowlers and a very green WACA wicket.

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Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

A former mayor and returning minister join the Tasmanian Liberal minority government's ministry after the departures of its deputy premier and finance minister.

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Kings inflict more pain on NBL champs

The Sydney Kings shook off a horror first half to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 80-71 in Launceston.

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Minister's resignation adds to Liberal Party woes

A Tasmanian Liberal minister has quit cabinet after mental health struggles, leaving the premier with another role to fill during a tumultuous week.

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Energy prices soar after volatile wind saw heavier gas, hydro and battery use, Australian regulator says

But prices are down by 25% compared with the June quarter in New South Wales, down 9% in Victoria and down 12% in Tasmania

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Most complete Tasmanian tiger genome yet pieced together from 110-year-old pickled head

Researchers working with Colossal Biosciences have assembled a near-complete Tasmanian tiger genome and developed artificial reproductive technologies that could help de-extinct the species.

LiveScience

Tasracing makes $1.2m loss despite $36m from government

Horse and dog racing in Tasmania made a loss of $1.2 million over the past financial year despite more than $36 million in public funds.

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How a ‘putrid’ find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life

A well-preserved thylacine head was a gruesome sight – but it also contained RNA molecules crucial to reconstructing the extinct animal’s genome

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Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

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Australia ‘appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians’ in Gaza, Wong’s office says – as it happened

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Dusk by Robbie Arnott review – big cat hunters become the hunted in beautiful Tasmanian western

Deeply felt book reimagines myths with fascinating results in story of twins Iris and Floyd

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The 8 Coolest Hotels In Australia

Australia is a gorgeous traveling destination with vibrant personalities. Tucked away in the Southern Hemisphere, the dynamic country offers everything from lively nightlife in Sydney to untouched forests in Tasmania. In this article, you will discover 8 cool hotels across Australia that are nothing but exceptional.

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Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.

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Record loss: Hawks thump NBL champs Tasmania

The Illawarra Hawks have belted reigning NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers, who were completely out-enthused by their rivals in Wollongong.

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Harris player of the match as Vics and Tasmania draw

Victoria and Tasmania have called their Sheffield Shield match before tea on day four after it became clear neither side had a realistic chance of victory.

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Tassie's Webster belts timely Sheffield Shield century

As Australian selectors ponder how best to fill Cameron Green's shoes, allrounder Beau Webster has hit a classy century in the Sheffield Shield.

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Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot".

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Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

A coroner has called for greater safety campaigns and law changes after the drowning of a four-year-old boy in a family pool that wasn't properly fenced.

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Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own

Queensland has joined Tasmania as the second Australian state or territory to offer a A$500 rebate for buyers of new e‑bikes. The pre-election announcement includes a smaller $200 rebate for e‑scooters.

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