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Pure imagination: Tasmanian premier vows to build world’s largest chocolate fountain if re-elected

Liberal Jeremy Rockliff commits $12m and says ‘chocolate experience’ at Claremont would be ‘the greatest thing to happen to tourism since Mona’

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Hobart endures hottest night in 112 years as severe heatwave hits south-eastern Australia

Extreme heat forecast to continue across Victoria, Tasmania, SA and NSW for several days, as record temperatures cause cancellation of long weekend events

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World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

In a Willy Wonka day on the Tasmanian election trail, voters have been promised "the ultimate chocolate experience" and the world's largest chocolate fountain.

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Independents, minor parties could hold election sway

A mixed bag of independents and minor parties could hold powerful positions in Tasmania's parliament after the March 23 state poll.

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Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

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Pinder makes the difference in NBL playoffs debut

The focus may have been on others -- but it was Keanu Pinder who shone in the Perth Wildcats' win over the Tasmania JackJumpers

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Wildcats take opening NBL playoff game thanks to Pinder

Keanu Pinder played a match-winning hand as the Perth Wildcats shook off the Tasmania JackJumpers for a 89-81 win in the first game of the NBL playoff series.

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Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

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Bushfire that threatened homes deliberately lit

Authorities say a bushfire that threatened homes in Tasmania's north was deliberately lit.

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Lambie defends 'no policy' stance in Tasmanian election

Tasmania's Liberal premier says the Jacqui Lambie Network has "no idea" as polling points to support for minor parties and independents at the election.

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Tasmania in box seat to host Sheffield Shield final

A 57-run Sheffield Shield win over Victoria in Hobart has put Tasmania in the box seat to host the competition decider.

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Caravan park evacuated as bushfire closes Tas highway

Tasmanian fire crews have evacuated a caravan park and residents have been told to leave Crayfish Creek and surrounds.

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Stop PJC to avoid repeat of Tasmania troubles: Froling

Will Magnay terrorised Illawarra in the first week of the NBL Finals, but the Hawks have hatched a plan to prevent New Zealand's big men from doing the same.

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Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

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Webster scores 167 as Tasmania's tail frustrates Vics

Beau Webster has combined with No.11 Riley Meredith for a Tasmanian-record 153-run last-wicket stand to squeeze the life out of Victoria in the Shield.

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Wade takes stunner as Victoria crumble against Tasmania

Victoria's hopes of reaching the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow following a disastrous opening day against Tasmania at Blundstone Arena.

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Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff pledges to open protected native forests to logging

Liberal leader’s plan criticised by political opponents, environmentalists and industry representatives

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Conservationists round on premier over logging bid

A plan by Tasmania's Liberal government to go big on native forest logging when other states are bugging out has dismayed conservationists.

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Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging

Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.

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More to come, JackJumpers coach hails big man Magnay

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says big man Will Magnay is "not back yet" despite a starring performance in the club's NBL finals win.

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Magnay spearheads JackJumpers to NBL finals win

The Tasmania JackJumpers have progressed to the next stage of the NBL finals with a physical 16-point win over the Illawarra Hawks.

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One-third of Tasmania to snub major parties, poll says

Opinion polling suggests more than one third of Tasmanians will not vote for a major party at the upcoming state election.

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From Tasmania to Dapto: big turnout to Australia Deaf Rugby trials

Players from as far afield as Tasmania dropped by Dapto recently to trial for the Australian Deaf Rugby Union team.

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Tas AFL club rejects premier's pitch to delay launch

Tasmania's AFL club has stuck to its planned launch date despite the state's premier saying he wants it delayed until after the election.

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The science behind Tasmania’s love of cold ocean plunging

Tasmanians swear by the benefits of jumping into cold water. But what does the science say?

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