The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

A rescue helicopter has been deployed to Tasmania's north as a precaution after a major highway was choked by closures due to flood damage to a key bridge.

Since the onset of COVID-19, rents across Australia have skyrocketed. But how often and how much they can rise by — and when you can challenge an increase — depends on where you live.

More rain is tipped for the flood affected northern half of Tasmania, with communities urged to stay vigilant in coming days.

Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.

Victoria has agreed to pitch in and help Tasmania and the Commonwealth fund the Marinus Link undersea power cable link between the states — but one expert is questioning the benefits to Tasmania and says it does not "make sense".

Tasmanian and Victorian renewable energy projects have been fast-tracked with additional funding in an attempt to lower power prices for consumers.

Cat-owning residents who want to live in this new suburban housing development will have to prove to the local council their pets won't roam nearby bushland, where an endangered bird species lives — and while bird watchers have welcomed the rule, one expert doubts it will be enforceable.

Ten years ago, Tasmania acknowledged the pain and suffering caused by forced adoptions. There are now calls for the state government to open the way for victims to seek compensation.

Upgrades will also be made in suburbs across the ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.