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Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'only has himself to blame' for turmoil, says rogue MP Lara Alexander

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

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Blythe Star shipwreck located, 50 years after sinking off Tasmanian coast in 1973

The wreck of the Blythe Star is located almost 50 years after it sank off the Tasmanian coast, its crew believed dead — until, astonishingly, they appeared out of the bush far from where the ship sank.

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From low profile MPs to headline grabbers — who are Lara Alexander and John Tucker?

Tasmanian MPs Lara Alexander and John Tucker are moving to the crossbenches after quitting the Liberals, saying the government lacks transparency over deals like the AFL stadium. So who are they and how will they vote?

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Tasmanians turn out in their thousands to protest $715m stadium plan

Tasmanians have taken to the streets to oppose a $715 million stadium critical to the state's entry to the AFL

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Western Bulldogs storm home to beat Carlton, Brisbane take care of Essendon, as Melbourne, Port Adelaide and Fremantle enjoy wins

Having lost the lead in the last quarter, a late surge from the Western Bulldogs takes them clear of a desperate Carlton while Brisbane's big men prove too tough for Essendon to contain.

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Thousands turn out for 'Stop the Stadium' rally in Hobart seeking end to AFL plan

Senator Jacqui Lambie sends a blunt message to the Tasmanian government and the state Greens leader tells thousands opposed to the AFL stadium proposed for Hobart's waterfront she will work to defund it.

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‘Giant bedpan’: Protesters rally to denounce Hobart’s $715m AFL stadium

Tasmanians will rally against stadium demanded by the AFL as the depleted Rockliff government is accused of ignoring valid concerns.

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Train driver's story of life on Tasmanian railways, from wrecks and near-misses to opera and stunning beauty

After five decades working on Tasmanian railways, a driver takes readers on a thrilling ride where some days are literally train wrecks, and others operatic odysseys.

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No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

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Long-extinct Tasmanian tiger may still be alive and prowling the wilderness, scientists claim

Based on reported sightings, some scientists say the iconic creature probably survived until the late 1980s or 1990s, but others are skeptical.

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Afternoon Update: Liberal turmoil in Victoria and Tasmania; Jarryd Hayne sentenced; and Australia’s first GM fruit

Controversial MP Moira Deeming expelled from Victorian Liberal party room

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Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

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Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

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Tasmania's racing integrity office had complaint of alleged race fixing against Yole Racing, dating back to 2016

Right to Information documents show a complaint about "race fixing" against Tasmania's leading harness racing stable was received by the Office of Racing Integrity in 2016, seven years before an extensive ABC investigation.

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Tasmanian Herbarium keeps Eucalyptus regnans from Styx Valley, state's tallest grove of flowering plants

A collection preserving physical specimens from Tasmania's tallest forest grove of flowering plants will help ensure opportunity for future research of the ancient giants.

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Lack of ear, nose and throat specialists keeping Tasmanians from getting vital surgery

Tasmanians are waiting years instead of days to access vital ear, nose and throat specialist appointments. The Department of Health is trying to find a solution.

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Tasmanian magistrate slams environmental protester for repeated bail breaches

After a Tasmanian judge accuses an activist of wanting to be "a martyr" in court, the activist fires back, saying she's "upholding the laws of nature".

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Drivers may hold clues in search for missing teenager

Police investigations are ongoing to locate a missing 14-year-old girl in Tasmania, with further searches of a river planned.

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Tasmanian woman survives two freezing nights stuck in blackberry bush after car crash

A firefighter has described the moment he found a woman who had crashed her car in Tasmania's highlands and been stuck outside in temperatures of nearly -5 degrees Celsius. He says she was very lucky to survive.

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Tasmanian premier faces backlash over push to limit what MPs can say in parliament

Tasmania's opposition political parties have furiously opposed a move by the government which may restrict them from naming public servants under parliamentary privilege.

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A Tasmanian mother says the soon-to-close St Helen's mother and baby unit saved her life

Emma was diagnosed with post-natal depression after a traumatic birth experience. She says the help she got from a specialised mother and baby unit saved her life and now she's worried for other mothers because the unit is closing.

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New JumpStart program to help young Tasmanians without a tenancy history get into rental market

If you don't have a rental history it can be very hard to break into the rental market. A new program for young renters will help them get a foot in the door.

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New forensic capabilities to be put to solving Tasmanian cold case crimes

New forensic technology will be used to re-examine all Tasmanian cold cases, with police hoping it could finally provide answers to families and loved ones of those like Victoria, whose killer has never been found.

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Thirteen cars for Phillip Island TCR round

The Victorian circuit will host the second round of the TCR Australia season following a lengthy lay-off since the opener in Tasmania back in February.

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Cold front delivers snow and hail to large parts of Australia, with more cold weather to come

A cold front brings icy weather, snow and hail to large swathes of the country, with some places clocking record cold temperatures for May. The BOM is warning the cold snap isn't over yet.

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