The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmanians opposed to a new stadium at Macquarie Point have been at pains to point out that AFL has been played at Bellerive Oval for years. So, why couldn't they continue there and save millions? The answers are a little more complex than you might think.

Young Tasmanian Josiah McGlasson is eager to get his driver's licence, but the closing down of a free national program will make that difficult, with one instructor baffled as to why an alternative was not put in place before it ended.

Snow is already falling in parts of Victoria and NSW as a wicked cold snap brings winter temperatures across parts of south-eastern Australia.

Following a decision to fund an AFL stadium on Hobart’s waterfront, the Tasmanian premier announced plans for a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system and ferry services to avoid traffic congestion. These plans are linked to Hobart’s City Deal and promise to reinvigorate the city’s ailing public transport system.

Tasracing's investment has been welcomed by veterinarians, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.

Outside footy’s heartland, the Suns have had to be innovative with their indoctrination – Tasmania can learn from their history

Faith Tkalac says she has "no words" and is overwhelmed with relief after Tasmania's attorney-general intervenes to order an inquest into her son's death, hours after the Supreme Court rejected such a move.

The government will amend its housing fund to guarantee 1200 affordable and social homes to each state and territory following negotiations with the crossbench.

The Devils? How about the Tasmania Apples? Or maybe the Penguins? The search has begun for a name for Tassie's new AFL team — and one early favourite may require some wheeling and dealing to secure.