'Fages in the building!': Lion king boosts JackJumpers Chris Fagan may be a Brisbane Lions legend, but his NBL allegiance to the Tasmania JackJumpers has proved a lucky charm too. AAP · Oct 3
'Resilient' JackJumpers edge Brisbane in OT thriller Taran Armstrong has starred for the Tasmania JackJumpers, who scored the last 10 points of the overtime period to mow down the Bullets in Brisbane. AAP · Oct 3
‘These guys are just coming from nothing’: questions over multibillion-dollar Firmus float amid datacentre backlash ‘AI factories’ developer on track to launch the second-biggest IPO in Australian history, but investors warn its forecasts are ‘a little bit of a fairytale’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart. AAP · Oct 1
Power provider defends costings after smelter's bailout A multimillion-dollar rescue package has secured the immediate future of one of Australia's biggest aluminium smelters after years of uncertainty. AAP · Sep 30
Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals Two of the Tasmania Devils' first batch of AFL signings have spoken about their aspirations and reasons for joining the expansion club. AAP · Sep 30
Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings Eight teenagers, including a highly fancied Western Australian youngster, have become the Tasmania Devils' maiden AFL signings. AAP · Sep 29
From ‘disgrace and pollution’ to ‘pride’: how Australians came to embrace their convict family ties Convictism “left a stain” on Australia’s penal colonies “which time alone will be able to efface”, according to the South Australian Register newspaper in 1856. The Conversation · Sep 27
She was convicted of a murder she says she didn’t commit. Then AI hallucinations stopped her speaking out Tasmania’s Parole Board used a document citing legal authorities that do not exist to stop Susan Neill-Fraser proclaiming her innocence The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Tasmania Devils line up female voice to sing team song in AFL first The expansion club wants to have both female and male voices on the official recording of their team song, expected to be selected by the end of the year The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory. AAP · Sep 23
Google Earth Aids Reunion: Saroo Brierley maps lost childhood; memories lead him back to Khandwa In 1986, five-year-old Saroo Brierley became separated from his family after falling asleep on a train and eventually ended up in Kolkata, thousands of kilometres from home. Adopted by an Australian couple, he grew up in Tasmania but never forgot fragments of his childhood. Decades later, he used Google Earth… The Times of India · Sep 23
Test discard shines in SA's one-day win over Tasmania An axed Test batsman flourished as South Australia defeated Tasmania in their One-Day Cup fixture in Adelaide. AAP · Sep 23
More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016 Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal The Guardian - AU · Sep 21
AAP · Sep 21 'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.
AAP · Sep 20 Tassie smash WA in One-Day Cup Australia allrounder Beau Webster and fast bowler Riley Meredith have speared Tasmania to a comfortable nine-wicket win over WA in the One-Day Cup.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 In 2018, Tasmania built a road using 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 printer cartridges; engineers expected it to last 15% longer What if the road beneath your feet was made partly from the rubbish you threw away? In Tasmania, that idea became real in 2018. Engineers built an experimental stretch of road using about 530,000 plastic bags, 168,000 glass bottles and 12,500 discarded printer cartridges. The materials were processed and added…
The Times of India · Sep 16 Meet 10-year-old Ollie Brunskill who saved baby sister from kitchen fire, earned bravery award Ten-year-old Ollie Brunskill became a real-life hero after spotting a kitchen fire at his Tasmania home and alerting his mother. The boy, dressed as Link from The Legend of Zelda for Book Week, then rescued his baby sister, Nora. His quick thinking helped his family escape safely as flames engulfed…
The Times of India · Sep 16 Australian couple bought a barren 26-hectare island; 17 years later, they moved in A 26-hectare island in Tasmania became the focus of a 17-year transformation after Ralph and Caralyn Mansfield bought the neglected property in 2002. Covered largely by gorse and lacking basic infrastructure, Ram Island required years of clearing, planning and construction. In 2019, the couple finally moved into their custom-built, self-sufficient…
AAP · Sep 16 JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15 Pauline Hanson’s daughter Lee working for a NSW One Nation senator remotely from Tasmania without ministerial approval Exclusive: Lee Hanson also appears to be regularly campaigning for party during work hours, social media shows
AAP · Sep 15 No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.
The Times of India · Sep 13 Melbourne couple builds $880,000 recycled-bottle Earthship after moving to Tasmania For Matt Ellis and Kate Tucker, buying a home in Melbourne became a familiar cycle of hope, bidding and disappointment. The couple wanted to remain close to their community and friends, but they were repeatedly outbid in the inner city market. Eventually, they looked far beyond Victoria and found a…
The Times of India · Sep 12 At 21, an Australian artist bought 25 acres in Tasmania; 18 months later a bushfire... After a devastating bushfire, an Australian artist turned adversity into creativity by reconstructing her home from salvaged materials. Over several months, she gathered timber and metal sheets, crafting a self-sufficient cabin for just AU$7,000 to AU$10,000. The dwelling features off-grid systems powered by solar panels and rainwater tanks, presenting a…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans in Pilbara for millennia, Juukan Gorge fossils reveal Researchers find fossils ranging from 7,000 years to 46,000 years old showing evidence that devils may have become reliant on humans for scavenging