The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Bottle stashed in wall cavity of heritage-listed Cape Bruny lighthouse contained letter written in 1903 by lighthouse inspector

Labor is well-placed to win three seats in the electorate of Bass at the Tasmanian election, although its party totals imply it deserves only two. This would give left-leaning MPs a total of 20 of 35 seats. Interstate, New South Wales Labor has surged to a large lead in a…

One of the nation's biggest energy projects, an undersea electricity cable across Bass Strait, has been caught up in messy post-election politicking.

Politicians of multiple stripes have lashed a Liberal government for its consultation around a $5 billion undersea power connector project.

In the wake of last week’s Tasmanian election that delivered another hung parliament, the new government will need to shore up crossbench support. One of the issues to be negotiated will be support for the new stadium due to be constructed next to Hobart’s historic docks. It won’t be an…

One of the nation's largest energy projects - a $5.5 billion undersea cable - is at risk as one state is accused of suppressing vital information.

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

Parched areas of South Australia, northern Victoria and south-western NSW to receive relief later this week

A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.

With federal parliament to sit for the first time since the election on Tuesday, Newspoll gives Labor a 57–43 lead and Resolve a 56–44 lead. In Tasmania, Labor is a chance to gain a seat despite a 3% slide in their statewide vote.

The quest for a Tasmanian AFL team is linked to the island's complex political situation, with an early election not doing the club any favours.