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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

‘It’s not rocket science’: how the world’s fastest parrot could be saved

While swift parrot numbers plunge, their Tasmanian breeding grounds are still being logged. It’s a recipe for extinction, experts say

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Logging in mountain biking town Derby 'not consistent with the Tasmanian brand', locals say

In Tasmania's north eastern forests, the mountain-biking hub of Derby is caught between its past and its future, as logging machinery rolls into town.

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Bullets down hot JackJumpers in NBL

The Brisbane Bullets dominated under the basket to defeat the in-form Tasmania JackJumpers and snap a three-game NBL losing streak

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How Louise Fairfax overcame grief to become third woman to climb all Tasmania's Abels

When Louise Fairfax lost her soulmate, the thought of climbing the final Abel mountains on her list seemed "trivial". Slowly after some time, she did.

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Glory women aim to topple Sky Blues

Perth Glory can take a huge step towards securing a finals berth if they can beat ladder leaders Sydney FC in Tasmania.

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'Legal issues' delay Hillcrest donations

Families of those killed in Tasmania's jumping castle tragedy are yet to receive some $1.4 million in online donations, with the delay blamed on legal issues.

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Tasmanian Liberals lose another minister

Tasmania's Liberal government has lost a second minister in less than a month, with Jane Howlett stepping back from duties for personal reasons.

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Tas reports one new virus death, 851 cases

Tasmania has recorded another COVID-19 death, the 25th since the beginning of the pandemic, and 851 new cases, as the state prepares to ease border rules.

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Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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COVID-19 mask rules explained for every state and territory

States across Australia are shifting their mask laws after months of mandates. Here's a breakdown on what is and isn't changing.

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Four murder charges over rural Tas death

Two more people have been charged with murder following the death of a man at a property in the tiny town of Sprent in northwest Tasmania.

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Tas records slight rise in new virus cases

Tasmania has recorded 853 new COVID-19 infections, a slight increase on the figure reported 24 hours earlier.

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Call for umpires as Tasmanian football leagues faces critical shortages

When Matthew retired from playing footy, he became an umpire to "give a little bit back to the game". He says it has given him one of the best seats in the house.

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Transgender advocates speak out against senator Claire Chandler's proposal to "save" women's sport

Senator Claire Chandler's "Save Women's Sport" bill has been described as unnecessary and discriminatory by transgender advocates, who say most sporting organisations support inclusion.

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Second murder charge over rural Tas death

A second person, an 18-year-old woman, has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered at a rural property in northwest Tasmania.

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Tas opens door to unvaccinated travellers

People coming to Tasmania will no longer have to prove their COVID-19 vaccination status, in a move that allows unvaccinated travellers quarantine-free entry.

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Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award

The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.

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Tasmanian cyclist killed on morning ride at Kingston Beach

A cyclist in his 50s has died after falling off his bike into the path of an oncoming car.

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Tas records sharp rise in virus cases

Tasmania has reported 820 new COVID-19 cases, the island state's highest daily figure in about a month.

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Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

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New plan could save swift parrot from 'imminent danger of extinction', researchers say

Researchers say their proposal to save the swift parrot could also benefit Tasmania's public forestry company by making native forest timber more profitable.

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Covid-19 Australia data tracker: coronavirus cases today, trend map, hospitalisations and deaths

Guardian Australia brings together all the latest on active and daily new Covid-19 cases, as well as maps, stats, live data and state by state graphs from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT to get a broad picture of the Australian outbreaks and track the impact of…

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NSW in final-session Sheffield Shield win

NSW finally overcame Tasmania's resistance with little more than an hour to play to collect a final-day Sheffield Shield victory at the SCG.

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Tas quarantine escapee loses jail appeal

A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in Tasmania has lost his appeal against a jail sentence for breaching public health requirements and domestic violence orders.

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