Albanese announces new Hobart stadium, to go with Tasmanian AFL team
Anthony Albanese has announced $240 million in funding for development of a stadium precinct in Hobart, to go alongside a new AFL team in Tasmania.
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Solar storm sends northern lights southward
An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual.
Aurora
Do you get an Anzac Day public holiday today?
Here's what you need to know about whether you get a public holiday in your state or territory.
ANZAC Day
Queensland set to be latest state to decriminalise sex work
It comes in response to a landmark Queensland Law Reform Commission review released last year, which made 47 recommendations.
sexuality
Family's hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told
A married couple shot their daughter's former partner four times and left him to die after a far from amicable divorce and custody tensions, a court has been told.
murder
'Determined by postcode': Where Aussies are paying most for GP visits
A new survey from GP clinics across Australia has found that just 35 per cent of adult visits are fully subsidised.
national
Woman gives birth without pain relief due to maternity closures
Maternity wards in Geelong, Gladstone and Burnie have recently closed, forcing pregnant women and their families to travel large distances to give birth.
queensland
Secret sites reveal REDcycle collapse far worse than first thought
Large stockpiles of plastic waste have been discovered in Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
recycling
Beaches along NSW coast closed as cold blast hits eastern states
Beaches from the south to north of New South Wales have closed as hazardous conditions develop.
national
Medical professional fighting for life after hospital incident
A youth has been taken into custody after an incident at a Tasmanian hospital.
crime
Chilly conditions for Easter long weekend as cold front moves south
Aussies are in for a chilly Easter long weekend with below-average temperatures and scattered showers tipped for much of the country.
Weather News
What stores are open on Easter Sunday and Monday?
From Groceries to Bottle shops: here are all the Easter trading hours for the major retailers across Australia.
national
Fatal chainsaw accident prompts call for rules on sale
Lawrence William Phillips, 62, was killed in November 2019 while using a chainsaw to cut down two trees at his friend's rural property northwest of Launceston.
courts
Petrol prices expected to remain high for weeks
Petrol prices are back on the rise, with experts saying prices are not expected to drop until ANZAC day weekend.
petrol
Easter public holidays differ all over Australia - so when do you get yours?
While each state and territory recognises the Easter long weekend, there are some differences in what public holidays each jurisdiction grants.
Easter
Clocks to be wound back as daylight saving ends overnight
Millions of Australians will have to change their clocks on Sunday when daylight saving ends in April.
Daylight savings
Prison escapee planned to hide in cave system
A prison escapee who stole a car from a nearby renovation site before driving erratically through Hobart told police his plan was to go into hiding in a cave system.
crime
Hobart lord mayor to 'vigorously' defend assault charge
Hobart's lord mayor will "vigorously" defend an assault charge levelled at her by a now-councillor following an alleged incident at a public meeting.
Hobart
Two Australian men feared missing on search for gold
Police are searching for two men feared missing on a gold prospecting mission in north-west Tasmania.
missing persons
Spirit of Tasmania operator hit with $75k fine over polo pony deaths
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator and polo identity Andrew Williams have been fined a total of $90,000 over the deaths of 16 horses.
Animal Cruelty
Grace Tame's abuser pleads not guilty to harassing her online
Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, has pleaded not guilty to allegations he menaced, harassed or offended her.
courts
Sydney swelters through hottest day for more than two years
A week of extreme weather is ahead for Australia, with a heatwave followed by predicted snow in some parts.
Weather
Renee Ferguson spared jail for stealing from Cricket Tasmania
The woman embroiled in a texting saga with former Australia Test cricket captain Tim Paine will spend time in home detention for the theft.
courts
Daytime baseball bat murder in park 'driven by anger'
A young man has been sentenced for the murder of his grandmother's partner after learning he made disparaging comments about his late mother.
courts
Inquest into deaths of children after 'mini tornado' picked up jumping castle now on hold
An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania is unable to begin because the state's workplace safety regulator won't hand over "crucial" material.
national
Smithy's Dry Lager recalled across various Australian states
A range of Smithy's Dry Lager products are being recalled across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Product recall
Temperatures plunge in Melbourne after breaking four-year heat record
It reached nearly 40 degrees in central Melbourne this afternoon, while temperatures could nudge 50 degrees on the other side of the country.
Weather News
Temperatures to soar above 40 degrees in two states
A severe heatwave in Victoria and South Australia is set to see the already sweltering states' temperatures climb even higher in the coming days.
Weather
The most eerie ghost towns around Australia
From old mining towns, to settlements destroyed by vermin; these are the tragic, and fascinating tales, of Australia's crumbling ruins.
Australia
Explained: Australia's voluntary assisted dying laws in each state
By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states' laws will become operational this year.
euthanasia
iPhone function alerts police to crash in Tasmania
Five people were injured after a four-wheel drive towing a horse float crashed into a tree stump.
Australia
Bulk-billing GP crisis hits all-time high, according to new report
Over 50 per cent of general practices across the country are charging Australians out-of-pocket fees for a visit to the doctor.
national
Surprising winner of Australia's 10 ten best beaches for 2023
South Australia has claimed the Best Australian Beach title for the first time in 2023.
Photography
Warning to 'stay away from windows' amid storm threat
Scorching heat and dangerous storms will sweep across south-eastern Australia in coming days, bringing damaging winds and large hailstones.
Weather
When do double demerits start across the nation for Australia Day?
Breaking road rules comes with different fines and penalties across the country, and for some states and territories, it can come with even bigger point losses when double demerits are enforced.
Australia Day
COVID-19 cases decline but deaths rise in two biggest states
COVID-19 cases across Australia have steadily declined over the past week, but the nation's two biggest states have both recorded more deaths than the previous reporting period.
Coronavirus
This entire township in Tasmania is up for sale
Tarraleah Estate is a township in Tasmania, complete with a dam and six properties across 147 hectares. And it's all up for sale.
Australia
'Heaviest rain in years' in Queensland as states brace for heatwave
Heavy rain is set to smash parts of Queensland and bring with it a high risk of flash flood, while
Weather
'Wetter and warmer': BoM's climate summary reveals trends
Australia recorded it's ninth wettest year on record, as nationally-averaged rainfall was 25 per cent above the 1961–1990 average.
Weather
Jail escapee dead in Hobart shooting
A jailed man who fled custody at a Hobart hospital has been found dead and another man suffering head injuries after a shooting in Tasmania.
crime
What are Australia's public holidays for 2023 and 2024?
Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2023 and 2024
public holidays
Stunning fireworks display starts 2023 with a bang
A 12-minute extravaganza ushered in 2023 on Sydney Harbour, with the city hosting Australia's largest fireworks display as the new year rolled out across the country.
New Years Eve
International search underway for solo sailor missing on yacht
The sailor was last heard from on December 5 and is now overdue for arrival in New Zealand.
Australia
'Uncontrollable bushfire' alert for Tasmanian town
A bushfire 'watch and act' alert has been issued for a small town in Tasmania.
bushfires
Coles issues recall of cheese over E.coli contamination
Quality testing found microbial contamination in small batches of cheese sold in Victoria and Tasmania.
national
The obscure road rules of 2022: Take the quiz
From eating a foot-long sub with one hand while steering to driving with an unsecured load on a busy freeway, here are some of het road offences that got you talking in 2022.
Australia
Track Santa's Journey Down under this Christmas Eve
Find out how you can track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve
Christmas
Double demerits now in force across Australia
Double demerits are set to come into force in parts of Australia tomorrow as drivers hit the road for end-of-year holidays.
driving
Heatwave to hit just after Christmas
After unseasonable snow and record summer lows, the weather is set to take a dramatic turn across southern states in the final week of 2022.
Weather
Aussies urged to donate blood as shortage looms
Over 1800 Aussies will need to donate blood every day for the next two weeks to avoid blood products shortage over the holiday period.
health
