'Radical' boundaries redraw to bring political carnage As many as 10 sitting MPs could stand in a single state seat next election, with a boundary switch-up under way. AAP · May 2
Florida therapist stabbed to death by former patient after he burst into her office demanding session, police say The alleged attacker took his own life shortly after therapist Rebecca White was stabbed The Independent UK · Jan 21
Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians Figures have been released six months after a free lung cancer screening program was introduced, with 10 per cent of participants detected with the disease. AAP · Jan 4
Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament. AAP · Jul 19, 2025
PM rallies troops, urges caucus to focus on Australians The prime minister has celebrated women winning a majority of Labor's seats as the ousting of two ministers from cabinet draws sharp criticism. AAP · May 8, 2025
Liberal premier distances himself from Peter Dutton A Liberal premier has responded "I'm no Peter Dutton" after being asked if he shoulders any blame for the coalition's cataclysmic election defeat. AAP · May 6, 2025
Status quo or a salmon revolution? Anything could happen in Tasmania’s five crucial seats Labor and the Liberals each hold one seat by a tiny margin and one more comfortably. But none is a sure thing – and a long-shot independent is aiming for a huge upset The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025
Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favour Labor is ahead in two ultra-tight seats, including one at the centre of a heated salmon farming debate, polling shows a week out from the federal election. AAP · Apr 26, 2025
Buoyed PM touts Aussie values not 'Americanised' health The prime minister has talked up his personal connection to Medicare as he defends Labor's slender hold on one battleground seat. AAP · Apr 15, 2025
Labor ahead by a nose in race for key marginal seat Polling has shown that Labor could cling onto an ultra-marginal seat as a former state party leader tries to make the shift to Canberra. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
State of the states: six politics experts explain the key seats across the country The five-week election campaign is now in full swing throughout the nation. The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025
Labor health pledge points to key election battleground Anthony Albanese's decision to make a cornerstone election promise in Tasmania points to the state's importance to Labor's hopes for re-election. AAP · Feb 23, 2025
Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning Former Labor leader Rebecca White is stepping down from the Tasmanian parliament to focus on winning a crucial marginal seat at the next federal election. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate. The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024
AAP · Nov 11, 2024 Former Tasmanian Labor leader eyes off federal tilt Rebecca White, who led Tasmanian Labor to three state elections, will stand for the party in the electorate of Lyons at the next federal poll.
AAP · May 29, 2024 Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.
AAP · May 6, 2024 Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle The Labor opposition has backflipped and will now support a new Hobart stadium, paving the way for the project to be voted through parliament.
AAP · Apr 10, 2024 Tasmania's new Labor leader admits party has to change New Tasmanian Labor leader Dean Winter says the party needs to do a better job of listening to voters after its fourth-straight election defeat.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change Rebecca White is calling for leadership renewal in the Labor Party as she stands down following her third failed attempt to win government in Tasmania.
AAP · Mar 24, 2024 Lambie open to backing Liberal minority in Tasmania Tasmania's Liberals are chasing crossbench support to form minority government after the state election, including from the Jacqui Lambie Network.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2024 Liberal minority rule, Lambie alliance or Labor ‘traffic light’ coalition: where to now for Tasmanian politics? As the dust settles from an unnecessary election, premier Jeremy Rockliff has some serious work to do to form a stable government
AAP · Mar 23, 2024 Tasmania vote a lesson for federal Labor and Liberals With a federal election looming the major parties are looking to the Apple Isle for lessons with another hung parliament on the cards in Tasmania.
AAP · Mar 23, 2024 Tas Liberals negotiate for another minority government Tasmania's Liberals have started negotiations to form a minority government after falling short of majority in a poll where voters snubbed the big parties.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024 Liberals struggle to hold power in Tasmania as minor parties surge at election Party leading poll with 36.6% of vote, but suffered 12% swing against it since last election three years ago
AAP · Mar 22, 2024 Defiant Rockliff claims minority mandate Australia's only Liberal government is on track to win more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election but not enough to form majority.