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Hope renewed for family of missing man, Nicola Sallese, after discovery by divers of Dale Nicholson's body

A diver emerges from a river clutching a car's number plate, captured on video — could it be from the car owned by a man who went missing more than 14 years ago? After this weeks' remarkable discovery solving another cold case disappearance, one Tasmanian family hopes that they, too,…

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Cancelled event prompts questions in Tasmania

The cancellation of a historic motorsport expo in Tasmania has raised questions regarding government funding, according to a local report.

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River body find in Tas missing person case

Divers have found a body in a submerged car belonging to a 61-year-old Tasmanian man who disappeared more than six years ago.

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Longford Grand Prix Expo cancelled despite being backed by $450,000 in taxpayer funding

Organisers cancel the inaugural Longford Grand Prix Expo, with the Tasmanian government yet to confirm what happened to hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funding.

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Tasmanian devil joeys successfully audited in Aussie Ark mainland breeding program

Tasmanian devil joeys born last year in a mainland breeding program have been captured and "audited", with researchers saying they appear healthy and happy.

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JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.

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Disability housing wait has Tasmanians in state of 'desperation', 'despair' advocates say

Judi needs new accommodation and is on an ever-growing list of Tasmanians without suitable housing — and advocates say a "complete lack of transparency" in the process leaves those waiting in a state of "total despair".

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Hobart's proposed AFL stadium says project would deliver $306m loss over 20 years, analysis says

A new estimate suggests Hobart's proposed AFL stadium could lose about $300 million over 20 years — but Tasmania's premier says it will be an economic and cultural boon for the state.

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Cruise ships unable to dock in Burnie, Tasmania, due to weather and scheduling changes

Of the 35 cruise ships due to dock in Burnie this season, five have already been unable to make the stop, and it means local tourism operators and businesses are missing out.

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Tasmania Police say 'no suspicious circumstances' in Sorell death

Tasmania Police investigating a woman's death near Hobart say there are "no suspicious circumstances" and have thanked the local community for helping in their investigation.

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Phoenix rise to top JackJumpers in NBL

South East Melbourne Phoenix have earned a tough road victory over Tasmania JackJumpers to remain in the NBL playoffs hunt.

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Tasmania's 'name and shame' fines list includes full addresses, but the premier says no more

Tasmania is the only jurisdiction in Australia that publishes full names and addresses of fine defaulters, raising questions about privacy, safety and poverty, but the premier promises the practice will be ditched.

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Military and specialist training helped prepare Tasmania graduate Jack for a challenging stint in Ukraine

A university course designed for people looking to work in extreme and often chaotic environments was the perfect grounding for Jack Dear as he headed off to Ukraine to help the injured.

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Tasmanian duck hunting season to start in March, prompting calls for a ban

Hunters call it a centuries old, sustainable way of life but conservationists claim 50,000 ducks were killed in last year's Tasmanian duck hunt — and say it should be banned this year.

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Tasmanian RSL to remove all pokies from clubs by June

All Tasmanian sub-branches will be free of gaming machines as the focus moves away from "pots, parmies and pokies".

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Tasmanian RSL clubs pull plug on pokies

RSL clubs in Tasmania will no longer have pokies machines from mid-2023 over concerns for vulnerable veterans and their families.

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Young free-diver drowns after line tangle

A Tasmanian coroner has ruled the death of a 16-year-old exchange student who drowned while swimming with friends at South Bruny an accident.

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Vegetable patch thieves strike as some blame rising grocery costs of fresh fruit and veg

Raids by "thieving mongrels" who take vegetables from Tasmanian community gardens have some considering installing CCTV and building bigger fences, as cost-of-living pressures are blamed for thefts.

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Way to St James pilgrimage connecting Tasmania, Ukraine and Canada as part of worldwide faith event

In Tasmania, it was hot but peaceful for those taking part in the Way to St James pilgrimage — for Oleg Shostak, who joined in from Ukraine, it was a chance to imagine a time without war.

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Nepalese childhood friends reunited and working together by chance in Hobart

Ashish Lama and Ankit Rawal met in a Kathmandu school 18 years ago. Now, having emigrated separately from Nepal, they happen to be working next to each other in Hobart.

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International backpackers return to farms for fruit harvests, boosting rural workforce

Farmers are pleased to see backpackers back in force in Australia for the fruit harvest, which is well underway.

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JackJumpers send 36ers reeling in NBL

The Adelaide 36ers have plunged to eighth on the NBL ladder after being thrashed 98-82 by the Tasmania JackJumpers, who reinforced fourth spot.

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Tourist rescued after rafting mishap in Tasmania's Southwest National Park

A helicopter search and rescue team winches a 70-year-old interstate tourist out of a remote valley in Tasmania after she suffered a "serious leg injury" during a rafting trip.

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Anglicare Tasmania retreating from NDIS, citing 'not sustainable long-term' provision of services

Hundreds of Tasmanians with disabilities will need to switch NDIS provider as Anglicare Tasmania exits the market, saying it cannot continue to subsidise the federally funded services.

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