UNBELIEVABLE: Jeremy rockliff - The Untold Story

Dogs on deck, drinks and cheers for maiden Spirit trip

Passengers on the inaugural Spirit of Tasmania V sailing have celebrated the new vessel's first Bass Strait crossing.

AAP · Nov 1

New Spirit of Tasmania ferries embark on historic trip

Keen travellers have lined up for hours to board the first sailing of new Bass Strait vessels, which are in operation after delays and cost overruns.

AAP · Oct 31

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

A premier's social media comments accusing a school of cancelling Christmas have sparked a heated debate, calls for an apology and for politicians to stay away.

AAP · Oct 23

Victorian DemosAU poll has Coalition’s two-party lead narrowing, but they remain ahead

Two months before the Victorian election, a DemosAU poll has Labor narrowing the Coalition’s two-party lead to 52–48 from 55–45 in August.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Mixed results for One Nation and the Coalition in latest federal polls

There have been mixed messages emerging from the three federal polls released this week. In the DemosAU poll, the Coalition was up four points on the primary vote to 25% and One Nation was down five points to 24%.

The Conversation · Aug 26

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by council.

AAP · Aug 25

Tasmanian film and TV have had a stellar decade. So why is the state gutting its local screen body?

In April, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced Brand Tasmania, Screen Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery would be folded into the Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy division.

The Conversation · Aug 23

'Deeply concerning': mass deaths spark bird flu alarm

Authorities are seeking approval to vaccinate captive animals against bird flu after more than 1000 crested terns and 30 penguins died across two states.

AAP · Aug 20

Premier defies parliament's AFL stadium cost request

Calls for an updated cost estimate for Hobart's $1.13 billion waterfront stadium won't be heeded as a premier declares it could damage the bidding process.

AAP · Aug 10

'Ungovernable': voters lament constant state of crisis

A landmark censure of a premier has raised fears of more political tumult but all Tasmanian parties say they aren't keen for a third election in as many years.

AAP · Jul 17