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COVID-19 infections switch from young to older people as hospital cases spike to record level

The number of people admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in Tasmania is now at record highs, with the number of older Tasmanians infected quadrupling in three weeks.

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Ex-TV journalist new Tas Liberal minister

Jo Palmer has been elevated to the Tasmanian Liberal government's cabinet as part of a shuffle triggered by the resignation of former premier Peter Gutwein.

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Tasmania has 'a habit' of large seat swings, and this election won't be any different, experts say

The marginal Tasmanian electorates of Bass, Braddon and Lyons are likely to get plenty of visits from federal politicians over the six weeks before the election.

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NSW and Tasmania first stops on party leaders' federal election campaign trail

Australians living in marginal seats can expect a barrage of attention from the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader as the pair kick off the first full day of the election campaign in seats they're hoping to flip.

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Grab a bottle while you can, some 2022 Tassie wines will be in short supply

With yields down across the island state, every Tasmanian grape this vintage is precious. But with Tassie's wine in high demand, will the lower 2022 vintage make it even hotter?

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Tasmania is getting a container refund scheme. Here's how it will work

Nearly 50 years after South Australians were able to receive a partial refund for recycling bottles and cans, Tasmania is finally catching up. Here's what you need to know.

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Machado hurt, Tasmania stay alive in NBL

The JackJumpers' dream of a finals berth in their debut season is back on track with a win over Cairns, while a Taipans great may have played his last NBL game.

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New Tas premier to push AFL club quest

Peter Gutwein's surprise exit as Tasmania's premier will not have a major impact on the island state's push to become the AFL's 19th club.

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Jeremy Rockliff, Michael Ferguson announced as Tasmania's leadership team

After 16 years as second in command of the Tasmanian Liberals, Jeremy Rockliff is officially confirmed as the state's next Premier, promising the island will be place where "everyone feels valued, included, encouraged and supported".

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Rockliff replaces Gutwein as Tas premier

Tasmanian Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff has become the state's next premier, after being elected unopposed by the governing Liberal Party.

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Tasmania Police officer pleads guilty over crash which killed NSW tourist in Launceston

A suspended Tasmanian police officer who killed a pedestrian and critically injured another pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

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Senior Tas MP backs Rockliff as premier

Jeremy Rockliff is certain to become Tasmania's next premier, with two senior MPs putting their hand up to be his deputy.

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Michael Ferguson firms in bid to become Tasmanian deputy premier, as Archer pushed out

Jeremy Rockliff is set to become Tasmania's next premier and Michael Ferguson his deputy when the Liberal party room meets — with Elise Archer's leadership bid appearing to be over.

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Tasmanian government accused of attempting to 'retrospectively' change law to 'legalise' logging

Environmental campaigners demand all logging in Tasmania "stop immediately" after the government says a "technical issue" with a 1985 law needs to be fixed. The Greens saying it calls into question decades of logging — and arrests of those who protested against it.

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Tasmanian paramedic says 'immense pressure' on ambulance service putting community at risk

A senior Tasmanian paramedic tells the ABC it is a wonder how the state's strained ambulance service continues to operate.

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Tasmania 'one of the highest per-capita states' with COVID-19, but deaths staying low

With the total number of COVID-19 infections tipping over 100,000, you would have had to be living under a rock to not notice the recent wave of illness breaking out across Tasmania. But, experts say there is good reason not to panic.

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Jeremy Rockliff confirmed as next Tasmanian premier, replacing Peter Gutwein

Jeremy Rockliff will be declared the next premier of Tasmania by week's end, while a battle will play out for the role of deputy, the ABC understands.

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Tas Liberal grants lack fairness: report

An Integrity Commission Tasmania report has found $21 million in pre-election grants announced by the state Liberal Party were distributed without fairness.

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Bail for Qld inventor murder accused

A man accused of murdering a 89-year-old Gold Coast inventor in 1992 has been granted bail after being held in custody since his arrest in Tasmania in 2020.

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Archer seeks Tas deputy premier position

Attorney-General Elise Archer has indicated she wants to be Tasmania's next deputy premier, following the sudden resignation of Liberal Premier Peter Gutwein.

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Integrity Commission highly critical of Tasmanian Liberals' grants program ahead of 2018 election

A bombshell Integrity Commission report on "pork-barrelling" during Tasmania's 2018 state election campaign has raised questions over tens of millions of dollars of taxpayer money given out by the state's Liberal Party.

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Emergency health order extended in Tas

Tasmania's emergency public health order has been extended by eight weeks amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

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Peter Gutwein has resigned, so here's what happens next in choosing a new premier

Premier Peter Gutwein yesterday announced his resignation, sending shockwaves through the political landscape and sparking speculation over his successor. Here's what we know about what happens next.

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Peter Gutwein has resigned as Tasmania's Premier — here's who could take over

The list isn't long and two potential candidates have just emerged from a scandal involving them groaning in parliament during a question about sexual abuse. So, who could replace Peter Gutwein?

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Deputy keen to be Tas premier: reports

Tasmanian Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reportedly keen to take on the island state's top job following the shock resignation of Peter Gutwein.

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