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Calls for conversion practices in Australia to be made criminal amid psychological scars

Three Australians who underwent conversion "therapy" to change their sexual orientation say there was nothing therapeutic about what happened to them, as they call for a ban on the practice.

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Judge cites The Castle's Dennis Denuto in win for environmentalists against Liberal politician John Tucker's bid to clear land

Environmentalists are celebrating a seven-year legal battle over Tasmanian politician John Tucker — despite the judge likening their argument to that of the bumbling lawyer Dennis Denuto character from the classic Australian film The Castle.

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Future of Targa rallies in doubt after Motorsport Australia suspends permits pending investigation into deaths

The future of Targa rallies across the country hangs in the balance following a bombshell decision by Motorsport Australia to suspend permits pending an investigation into the latest fatality in Tasmania.

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Former Tasmanian ferry Abel Tasman sets sail to be scrapped in Turkey

Once celebrated by thousands of Tasmanians when it arrived on our shores in 1985, the time has come for the former Abel Tasman ferry to make its final journey.

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Housing crisis faces Tasmanian women and children fleeing unsafe domestic situations, but some hope on horizon

After leaving a toxic relationship, Amy Bourke was desperate to find a home that would give her son Chance some stability. But finding a safe place to live took months.

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A deep dive into the world of freshwater jellyfish

A recent sighting of jellyfish in Burrinjuck Dam was no joke - the freshwater invertebrates have been spotted from Australia's Top End to Tasmania ... and in Lake Burley Griffin!

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Waterfront house in Howrah sells for $8.533 million, breaking Tasmanian real estate records

A waterfront estate on Hobart's eastern shore sells for $8.533 million, breaking the real estate record for a suburban house in Tasmania.

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Tasmania process 'stymied' abuse survivor

A child sexual abuse survivor says he was left without support and "stymied" in his quest for information from Tasmania's education department.

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Tassie AFL bid confident, not complacent

Nick Riewoldt says he's confident, but not complacent, that a Tasmania club will be granted entry into the AFL.

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Tas teacher abuse claims not investigated

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania's public institutions has heard allegations made by a student against a teacher were not investigated.

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$Morrison campaign trail fracas as former diplomat to Solomon Islands tries to talk to PM$

Morrison campaign trail fracas as former diplomat to Solomon Islands tries to talk to PM

The former Australian top diplomat to Solomon Islands says he was bundled away when he tried to approach Scott Morrison in Tasmania.

The Canberra Times

How to watch the Tasmanian commission of inquiry and the harrowing details so far

The commission of inquiry was announced to investigate the Tasmanian government's responses to child sexual abuse in state institutions — here's what we've heard from the public hearings so far.

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Trade unions back Local Party's Leanne Minshull for Senate, in break with tradition

In a break with tradition, several trade unions in Tasmania are backing the lead candidate of a newly founded political party over Labor for the Senate.

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Braddon is one of the most marginal seats in this federal election, and these young voters want their voices heard

Tasmania's north-west and west are one of the most important battlegrounds in the federal election, with the electorate of Braddon changing hands in six of the past eight elections. Now, these young voters want their voices heard.

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Sydney Kings defeat Tasmania JackJumpers to win NBL grand final series

The Sydney Kings beat the JackJumpers in game three of the NBL grand final series, denying Tasmania a title in their maiden season.

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Commission of Inquiry hears teacher was given new position after being reported for sexually abusing student

When Rachel* was groomed and sexually abused by a high school teacher in Tasmania, she worked up the courage to report him. She later learned he was found not to have breached the state service code of conduct and had taken up another position.

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Tasmanians to be slugged with 3.5pc increase to water bills each year until 2025-26

In another hit to cost of living pressures, Tasmanians' water bills will increase by 3.5 per cent from July this year, and each year for the next four years.

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Mother and teenage son die in crash as Tasmania's road toll continues to climb

A woman in her 50s and her teenage son are killed in a crash on a Tasmanian road, with authorities now saying a Hilux driven by an off-duty police officer is thought to have drifted into the wrong lane.

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Tas education head offers abuse apology

Tasmania's education department secretary has apologised to survivors for historical abuse experienced by students in the state school system.

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JackJumpers coach slams Kings star abuse

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has labelled the abuse of Sydney's Dejan Vasiljevic unacceptable on the eve of game three of the NBL grand-final series.

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Tas child sex abuse survivor 'palmed off'

A child abuse survivor in Tasmania says she feels disdain for the education system, and her request for a meeting with a government minister was 'palmed off'.

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Northern Tasmania needs more people, and businesses want government help to get them

Businesses in the marginal Liberal seats of Bass and Braddon want help getting people to the island. They also need somewhere to live.

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Longley keeps Sydney focused on NBL goal

Basketball legend Luc Longley says the Sydney Kings need to solve another puzzle in game three of the NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

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Ambulance 'error' before Tas man's death

A coroner has found an error in how Ambulance Tasmania triaged a call from a 77-year-old man who waited four hours for paramedics and died from a head injury.

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Fire destroys Cradle Forest Inn near world-famous national park

The Cradle Forest Inn in Tasmania's north-west is reduced to a smoking ruin after fire ripped through the building, with one witness on the scene describing an explosion that sent fragments flying up to 700 metres away.

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