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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Back Roads meets Rob Wilson, a world-renowned chicken breeder who solved his own genetic mystery

For world-renowned Tasmanian chicken breeder Rob Wilson, chooks were a way to cope with a difficult start in life, and became a lifelong passion. He shares with Back Roads his journey to understanding his own genetic make-up.

ABC News

'Delightful' bird paintings by Susan Lester to be celebrated in the book that nearly never was

Self-taught painter Susan Lester's life changed when media magnate Edmund Rouse commissioned 200 detailed paintings of Tasmanian birds. When he was jailed for attempted bribery, her paintings just disappeared.

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Victorian sports minister says collaboration with Tasmania on Commonwealth Games unlikely

The Tasmanian government had hoped the state could join forces with greater Victoria to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victoria's sports minister says that is unlikely.

ABC News

Tasmania the centre of pre-election blitz

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will spend time campaigning in crucial electorates in Tasmania, ahead of an expected May election.

AAP

Tasmania rain threes in statement NBL win

NBL newcomers Tasmania have equalled an NBL record 22 made three's in an outstanding shooting performance against Illawarra.

AAP

Blues set-up intriguing Shield run chase

Half-centuries from Matthew Gilkes and Jason Sangha have allowed NSW to declare and set up a final day run chase for Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.

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Finding a rental on Tasmania's east coast 'increasingly hard' as owners choose short-stay accommodation

A rise in property values has led to speculators snapping up houses and turning them into short-stay accommodation, a development group says.

ABC News

Western Australia Covid cases climb to record as Victoria reports 20 deaths and NSW 12

Queensland announces 10 Covid-related deaths, South Australia two and Tasmania one

The Guardian - AU

NSW's Kerr misses out on debut Shield ton

The ball dominated under overcast Sydney skies early on day two of the Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania.

AAP

Patient who had COVID-19 dies as Tasmania records 585 new cases

The state government says a man in his 60s was being treated for pneumonia, and tested positive to COVID-19 the day before he passed away.

ABC News

Victoria records 20 Covid deaths, NSW 12 and Qld 10 – as it happened

Western Australia premier says he will spend week in hotel quarantine to avoid perceptions he will benefit from timing of border reopening; SA election campaign officially begins. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

'Biggest mistake': Driver accused of fleeing, dumping truck after crash

A Tasmanian man has been extradited to face a NSW court over allegations he fled the scene of a highway crash.

The Canberra Times

Tasmania's check-in requirements are easing. Here's what you need to know

From tonight, Tasmanians won't need to use the Check In TAS app when entering most venues. But there are still some sites where it is required. Here's what you need to know.

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Rainbird has NSW struggling in shield

New South Wales have lost early wickets in their key Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania after Sam Rainbird produced early fireworks with the ball.

ABC News

Thousands of homes left empty in Tasmania despite critical rental shortage

An analysis of Taswater data suggests that thousands of investors are choosing to leave their properties empty, despite Hobart having the tightest rental market in the country.

AAP

Tasmania winds back COVID check-in codes

Tasmania is lifting QR code check-in rules at many public venues, but they will still be used at bars, pubs, nightclubs and the casino.

The Conversation

In heatwave conditions, tall eucalypt forests in Tasmania, Australia no longer absorb carbon

Southern Tasmania’s tall eucalyptus forests are exceptionally good at taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into wood.

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Fears for ancient Huon pines as fire sweeps through Tasmanian wilderness

A stand of ancient Huon pine trees is under threat from a bushfire burning in Tasmania's remote south-west.

AAP

Tasmanian premier reveals cabinet shuffle

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has made minimal changes to his cabinet following the resignation of senior MP Sarah Courtney last week.

AAP

Virus cases at half of Tas public schools

Coronavirus cases have been recorded at about half of Tasmania's 200 public schools since term one began last week.

The Guardian - AU

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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AAP

'Stealthy' Tas fish farm trial plan lashed

The federal government is planning to trial salmon farming in deeper offshore waters in Bass Strait but conservationists say they have been kept in the dark.

ABC News

Tasmanian, federal governments accused of secrecy over deep-water fish farm plans

Plans for the first fish farm in Commonwealth waters off Tasmania's north-west coast have been revealed during Senate Estimates hearings, with opponents describing it as "industry expansion by stealth".

ABC News

Tasmania looks set to miss out on hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

It came as a surprise to many that Tasmania was bidding for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With Victoria announced as the sole contender, it seems the island state's bid never really had a chance.

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