
Ex-federal MPs step up for Libs in Tasmania
Tasmania’s embattled Liberals are rolling out several former federal politicians for a snap election, including one who announced his resignation 12 months...

Hopes fade for man missing in freezing wilderness
A man missing for days in freezing wilderness is unlikely to be alive, according to police who have scaled back search efforts....

Embattled Premier’s request for early election granted
Tasmanians will go to the polls on July 19 after embattled Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s request for an early election was granted....

Tasmania on edge over potential snap election call
Tasmania is in political limbo as the state’s governor considers “all available options” before potentially approving a snap election. Embattled Liberal minority...

Families ‘shattered’ over fatal jumping castle verdict
Families of six children killed in a primary school jumping castle accident are angry and in disbelief after a court dismissed a...

Jumping castle operator not guilty over fatal accident
The operator of a jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy that killed six children has been cleared of breaching workplace...

Tasmania set for election after Premier loses key vote
Tasmania’s parliament has passed a no-confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff, setting the stage for the fourth state election in seven years....

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength
When winter festival Dark Mofo was put on ice, artistic director Chris Twite was understandably nervous about what people would think. But...

Fallout from dramatic crash of wind turbine
A police investigation has been launched after a truck carrying a wind turbine tower got stuck under a major highway overpass, causing...

Callous foster child killer found dead in jail cell
Rick Thorburn, who was serving a life sentence for the cold and calculated murder of his 12-year-old foster child, has died in...