Here's what you need to know this morning:
Government House flies Aboriginal flag
Members of Tasmania's Indigenous community have welcomed the move to permanently fly the Aboriginal flag above Government House.
The flag was raised this morning after a traditional smoking ceremony and a speech from Governor Kate Warner, marking the end of NAIDOC week.
The annual event recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Elder Rodney Dillon said the flag raising was an important moment of reconciliation.
"I think it's a step in the right direction, as an Aboriginal person I'm very proud to have our flag up here. We want representation, here it is," he said.
Rare bacterial illness
Two cases of a rare bacterial illness have been detected in Tasmania's Midlands area for the first time.
Flinders Island Spotted Fever is transmitted to humans by the bite of ticks found on reptiles such as blue-tongued lizards and snakes.
Some of the symptoms are fever, headaches, joint and muscle aches and a rash.
A recent study has found 13 cases of the illness were acquired on Flinders Island between 2012 and 2017 and two in the Midlands.
According to the study, this is the first time confirmed cases have been detected in the Midlands.
The Department of Health says the best way to avoid the infection is to prevent tick bites by applying insect repellent and wearing protective clothing.
'Slight decline' in social housing
The State Government has confirmed the number of social housing dwellings available to low-income Tasmanians has declined this year.
Housing Minister Roger Jaensch said the latest Report on Government Services Data indicated there had been a "slight decline" in the number of publicly owned government houses.
He said that came down to more low-income Tasmanians now being able to gain home ownership as well as transfers to community housing providers.
The public housing wait list has increased to more than 3,000 people since 2015.
Catholic Education Tasmania to expand
The ABC understands Catholic Education Tasmania is in negotiations to buy the old Vodafone Call Centre.
The site at Huntingfield has been partly occupied since the company pulled its 500-strong workforce from the region in 2015.
It follows a review of Catholic Education in the Greater Hobart area, with plans to expand three schools, including St Aloysius, to Year 12 by 2021.
Kingborough Mayor Dean Winter said the Catholic education system provided much-needed revenue for his community.
"We need more jobs here. That's a simple fact. We need more employment here, more educational offerings," he said.
In a statement, Catholic Education Tasmania confirmed its plans to expand the high school but would not comment on the potential purchase negotiations.
Weather
A gale warning is issued for all coastal waters except the lower east coast, where there's a strong wind warning.
A minor flood warning for the South Esk, North Esk, Mersey, Meander, Macquarie and Huon river basins.
A full and updated list of warnings can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology's Tasmanian Warnings summary webpage.
As of 12:30pm, the Pinnacle Road to the summit of Hobart's kunanyi/Mount Wellington was closed at The Springs.
Check the council website for the updated status of Pinnacle Road.
| Forecast * all temperatures in Celsius | Maximum | Minimum |
| Burnie | 10 | 7 |
| Cape Bruny | 9 | 6 |
| Devonport | 11 | 7 |
| Hobart | 11 | 5 |
| King Island | 11 | 8 |
| Flinders Island | 13 | 7 |
| Launceston | 12 | 5 |
| Liawenee | 1 | -1 |
| Port Arthur | 14 | 12 |
| Smithton | 11 | 8 |
| Strahan | 10 | 6 |
| Queenstown | 9 | 5 |
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
