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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Kuhnemann test to go ahead despite thumb injury

Matt Kuhnemann's Sheffield Shield return has been pushed back due to his thumb injury, but the spinner will be able to complete ICC testing on his action.

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Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

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Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

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Tasmania fires destroy huge swath of wilderness and could ‘burn for weeks’

About 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west have been razed after fires sparked by lightning strikes

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JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

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'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

Out-of-control bushfires are threatening small communities as weather conditions change, with residents preparing to escape and evacuation centres established.

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Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Caleb Jewell has cracked an unbeaten 105 off 115 balls to lead Tasmania to a five-wicket win over Victoria at Bellerive Oval.

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Tasmania expect Kuhnemann to play through bowling tests

Matt Kuhnemann is expected to return to cricket with Tasmania as he prepares for scientific testing on his bowling action after being reported in Sri Lanka.

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Floods, heatwaves, possible snow and a cyclone: what is happening with Australia’s weather?

An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, while Tasmania battles bushfires before an Antarctic blast rolls in

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Debutant Dixon fires for Vics against Tasmania

Victoria's Harry Dixon has become the second teen debutant to score his maiden first-class half-century in the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

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No bulk billing GPs found in 10% of federal electorates for standard consultations, survey says

Cleanbill report also reveals four out of five Australian GPs will charge a gap fee for new adult patients without concessions

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JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their NBL season on a high, snapping a six-match losing run with a seven-point victory over Cairns.

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Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria are in a strong position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, despite 18-year-old Aidan O'Connor top-scoring with 53 for the hosts on debut.

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Crew on boat that hit rocks off Tasmanian coast rescued by swimming police officer

The 13-metre vessel, crewed by a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s, hit rocks near Wynyard just after midnight on Friday

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Overland Track remains closed as crews battle bushfires in Tasmanian wilderness area

Departures halted on popular walking trail and warnings issued as fires ignited by dry lightning remain out of control

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Henriques steers NSW to one-day crushing of Tasmania

Moises Henriques and Ben Dwarshuis have starred as NSW moved to the top of the One-Day Cup table with a dominant win over Tasmania.

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Bushfire threat shuts down popular bushwalking trail

More than 100 bushwalkers have had plans to trek one of Tasmania's most popular trails impacted by a bushfire in the area.

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Papers, polls, PR and politics: meet the powerful lobby firm with a finger in every Tasmanian pie

Font Public Relations shares ownership with a polling company and a network of local newspapers. Some call it the saviour of independent news – but others claim it’s damaging transparency

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Melbourne United come from behind to defeat JackJumpers

Melbourne United have held on for 94-92 NBL win over Tasmania after trailing by 16 points at one stage.

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JackJumpers' title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on

Star Illawarra big man Sam Froling has scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds to lead his side to a crushing win over Tasmania.

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Global ‘gigantism’ hotspot: Tasmanian tree standing at almost 100m tallest in the country

State provides perfect conditions for ‘kings and queens of the forest’ – some of which are up to 500 years old

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The lesser-known region of Australia that the crowds haven't discovered yet

Awe-inspiring wilderness, rugged coastline, award-winning produce and a mellow culture – Joanna Whitehead discovers why Tasmania is an underrated gem

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Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.

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Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

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