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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Ancient European winemaking tradition using qvevri revived in Tasmania

People have been making wine this way for at least 8,000 years in Europe, and a Tasmanian vineyard is now giving it a shot.

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Aboriginal heritage sites 'destroyed' by 4WD users

An Indigenous group and conservationists claim Aboriginal heritage sites on Tasmania's northwest coast have been damaged by off-road 4WD use.

AAP

Warning decline in Australia’s adult literacy being hidden by lack of data

New national study to be launched to document deterioration in basic reading and writing skills, particularly in Tasmania

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Tragedy survivor tells of jumping castle 'taking off'

A boy who survived the jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian school has spoken of the moment the inflatable play structure "took off".

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Court throws out Bob Brown Foundation challenge to MMG mine lease

An environmental group has lost its latest court battle with a mining company that's planning to build a controversial new tailings dam in Tasmania's west.

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Bob Brown lashes court mining lease ruling

The Bob Brown Foundation has lost a court challenge related to a contentious mining waste dam proposal in Tasmania.

AAP

AFL to keep lobbying for federal funds for Tasmania bid

The AFL will continue to lobby the federal government for funds to help build a stadium in Tasmania that will pave the way for a top-flight team in the state.

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Doctor hurt in hospital stabbing attack improving

A doctor who was stabbed at a regional Tasmanian hospital remains in a critical condition but is improving, while attention turns to security for health staff.

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Tasmanian cyber attack grabs TasTafe, Teachers Registration Board data

The data accessed by a 'criminal group' in a recent security breach includes names, addresses, and in some cases birth dates of children, the Tasmanian government says — over a week after the cyber attack was first confirmed.

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Cold snap to continue after Easter brings snow to Australia’s eastern states

‘Very cold and gusty’ winds have lowered temperatures up and down the east coast and brought warnings of wild surf conditions

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian doctor critical but stable after ED attack

Tasmanian doctors have called for emergency department safety protocols to be reviewed after one of their colleagues was stabbed in a regional hospital.

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Tasmanian doctor critically wounded, youth in custody

Tasmanian doctors have called for emergency department safety protocols to be reviewed after one of their colleagues was stabbed in a regional hospital.

AAP

Senior doctor stable after alleged stabbing at Burnie hospital

The condition of a senior doctor, allegedly stabbed while working in one of Tasmania's major hospitals, improves from critical to stable.

ABC News

Bus Stop Films program allowing young adults with intellectual disabilities to tell their stories

Louisa Jones has a passion for filmmaking and is among the first induction of students in Tasmania taking part in a film-making program for young adults with an intellectual disability.

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Tasmanian farmers cashing in on travellers chasing authentic rural escapes

Farmers in Tasmania are working to open their gates up to visitors keen to connect with nature and learn about food production.

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GP bulk-billing rates have dropped across Australia, leaving patients like Julie in the lurch

Julie Mallinson should see a GP every fortnight for her severe lymphedema but she just can't afford it. Instead, she's managing her pain and infections at home.

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‘Something in the air’: Father of the Greens Bob Brown hopes The Giants inspires next generation

Passionate environmental folk law hero and former senator Dr Bob Brown shares his hopes for the future of the planet in doco, The Giants

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Residents lodge complaints, leave Maydena due to regeneration burns nearby

Residents of a rural Tasmanian town were told to either leave, or wear masks, when dense "acrid" smoke blanketed the valley following more than 115 hectares of regeneration burns.

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Abandoned Dismal Swamp site to be overhauled, promising tourism boost for Tasmania's far north-west

When Dismal Swamp opened back in 2004, there were hopes it would be the heart of tourism in Tasmania's far north-west, but its operation was troubled and has been left abandoned since 2019.

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‘Fear and concern’ over Tasmania school kids’ hacked data

The Tasmanian opposition has accused the government of downplaying a cyber attack that saw 16,000 schools data files placed on the dark web.

AAP

Tas government accused of downplaying cyber attack

The Tasmanian government says it's not out of the woods yet after a cyber attack while Labor accused it of downplaying the seriousness of the breach.

ABC News

Minister confirms 16,000 documents released online in Tasmanian data breach, helpline set up

The Tasmanian government sets up a helpline as hackers release 16,000 documents online as part of a cyber attack on a third-party transfer software used by the state's education department.

ABC News

Former Tasmanian premier's frank advice to Liberal Party on Voice opposition

Former Liberal premier Peter Gutwein was known for being frank and this week warned his former federal colleagues opposing the Voice that they risk "increasing irrelevance".

ABC News

Coroner says 'urgent' reforms are needed to help stop chainsaw-related deaths in Tasmania

Coroner Simon Cooper has investigated eight chainsaw-related deaths in the past five years. He's disappointed no action has been taken to implement previous recommendations and says immediate steps should be taken to prevent further chainsaw-related deaths

AAP

Fatal chainsaw accident prompts call for rules on sale

A Tasmanian coroner has repeated his recommendation for chainsaw training after ruling the latest fatal accident as "completely avoidable".

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