Compo in the offing for state greyhound racing ban Greyhound racing participants will be compensated as an Australian state forges ahead with a landmark ban. AAP · Mar 15
New teachers pay deal offered to end strike threats With NAPLAN testing threatened by strike action, state teachers have been offered an improved pay deal to bring months of angst to an end. AAP · Mar 6
Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi Gun laws in one state are set to be overhauled after the Bondi terror attack, although some say they don't go far enough. AAP · Feb 27
The Coalition leads in Victorian DemosAU poll, with One Nation posting 21% support One Nation is just two points behind Labor in a Victorian state DemosAU poll, with the election in November. A federal Resolve poll has One Nation and the Coalition tied at 23% each with Labor well ahead. The Conversation · Feb 15
Mystery pink slime on secluded Tasmanian beach prompts fears of potential algal bloom Environment Protection Authority says blooms are ‘natural occurrence’ as marine scientist warns it has grown ‘significantly’ in recent hours The Guardian - AU · Jan 3
Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries Samples are being tested of pink sludge taken from beaches and bays in southern Tasmania where conservationists are calling for urgent action. AAP · Jan 3
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
Division and derision: how plans for an AFL stadium left Tasmania in pieces Whatever parliamentarians decide this week, the acrimonious debate over the Macquarie Point plan in Hobart has been damaging The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025
Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Premier's post-election honeymoon over but no divorce A government's post-election honeymoon is likely over, but a poll indicates voters would still choose to have them back in power if a new vote was called. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs Thousands of people have rallied against a proposed AFL stadium just weeks out from a parliamentary vote that will determine its fate. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made. AAP · Nov 16, 2025
AAP · Nov 12, 2025 Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.
The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025 61% of Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars: new poll A new federal Resolve poll has found 61% of respondents would struggle to afford an expense of a few thousand dollars, compared to just 24% who said they would not. The 37-point margin is the highest since Resolve began asking this question in February 2023.
AAP · Nov 6, 2025 Concern as state trims budget with more doing it tough Greater budget savings measures have been flagged by a Liberal government that's taking on debt to build a football stadium as more people face poverty.
AAP · Nov 5, 2025 Ex-senator takes scalpel to spending in debut budget The public service will be "right-sized" and discretionary government spending tightened in a state budget weighed down by growing debt.
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter that employs more than 500 people.
AAP · Oct 23, 2025 Long wait to end for mother victims of forced adoption A second Australian state is establishing a redress scheme for mothers whose children were forcibly adopted across decades.
AAP · Oct 2, 2025 Hikers rescued less than a week after tourist death A rescue team has been sent to help two bushwalkers with mild hypothermia who set off their emergency beacon in mountainous wilderness.
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise A pay rise for parliamentarians has drawn a rebuke from the premier who says the figure should be in line with public service hikes and community expectations.
AAP · Sep 17, 2025 Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025 Polling shows Donald Trump’s ratings are poor – but they could be worse It’s nearly eight months since Trump’s second term as United States president began. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of US national polls, Trump’s net approval is currently -7.4, with 51.6% disapproving and 44.2% approving.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.