Tasmania expecting downpour as upper east coast burns
Tasmania is bracing for a weekend of dangerous storm conditions as the state is hit with multiple weather warnings.
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Tasmania news headlines
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Massive weekend deluge for Tasmania
Tasmania is bracing for a weekend of extremely dangerous weather, with heavy rain and powerful winds set to lash virtually all parts of the state.
national
Man killed by his own dog in attack at home
A man aged 66 has died after being attacked by his own dog at a home in a "very rare" and "tragic" incident in Tasmania.
DOG ATTACK
'The Big Spud has fallen': Tasmanian tourist icon felled by high winds
Kenny the the Kennebec will be repaired and resurrected, the state's premier said.
Weather
Unusual weather events unite in double threat for Australia's east coast
In a bizarre confluence of weather events, much of Australia's east coast is being told to brace for dangerous thunderstorms at the same time as Sydney faces an extreme fire threat.
Weather
Court decision puts Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy inquest on hold
A coroner investigating a jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania cannot yet access certain documents because doing so would put potential criminal proceedings at risk, a judge has ruled.
courts
'Leave immediately': Emergency warning issued for island bushfire
The warning is for the communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka as the fire service along with parks and wildlife work to get to the fire at Mount Tanner under control.
bushfires
When clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savings
The states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
national
Tasmania's attorney-general sacked over bullying allegations
The Tasmanian premier has sacked the state's attorney general over allegations of bullying and belittling.
Australia
Edgy Hobart festival cancelled over financial stress
Chris Twite, artistic director of Dark Mofo, made the announcement on Twitter, which was followed by an official statement by the festival.
national
Operation Vitreus: 990 arrests made, $475m in drugs seized during crime crackdown
Almost 1000 people have been arrested and drugs worth an estimated $475 million have been seized as a part of an nationwide crackdown on organised crime and illicit drugs.
crime
The most mispronounced places in Australia revealed
Australia is full of wonderful places and some have names that are easier to pronounce than others. It turns out many of us are turning to Google to find out the proper pronunciation.
national
Wintery, windy conditions set to ease for Australia's south-east
New South Wales and Victoria copped the brunt of the storm.
Weather
Aged care operator forced to pay staff back almost $7 million
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) will back-pay 1708 staff a total of $6.87 million after reporting its own breaches to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
national
'A true star who shone bright': Rising Aussie rules star dies at 16
The football community is in mourning after the death of rising star Samara Whitney at 16.
AFL
Winter to hit back with storms, damaging winds and snow
This week's warm and sunny start to spring is set to end, as one of the strongest cold outbreaks of the year takes over.
Weather
Housing affordability hits worst level in three decades, report warns
Getting on the property ladder has never been tougher, according to market data which will be sobering reading for thousands of would-be first-home buyers.
PROPERTY
Man accused of murdering Tasmanian schoolgirl back in court
Shyanne-Lee's remains were discovered near a bush track, more than 12 weeks after she was last seen alive.
crime
Charges 'could still be laid' over school jumping castle tragedy
The castle and several inflatable Zorb balls at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport were lifted into the air by a wind gust on December 16, 2021.
courts
Remains found in Tasmania confirmed to belong to missing teen
Remains found in the hunt for a teenager missing in Tasmania for three months have been confirmed to be those of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, 14.
crime
Revealed: The top 20 suburbs in Australia where nobody wants to sell
If you've got a good thing going, why give it up? That's how these property owners feel who are living in spots where people don't seem to want to move.
PROPERTY
'Area of interest' identified in search for missing Belgian backpacker
Céline Cremer was reported missing June 26, with authorities finding her empty white Honda CRV a day later in the car park of the Philosopher Falls walking track, located in the state's north-west near Waratah.
national
Man accused of murdering Tasmanian teenager to stay behind bars
Christopher Mark Jordan, 36, has appeared in court after human remains were found on a bush track on Wednesday.
missing persons
Man charged with murder of missing Tasmanian teen
A 36-year-old man is in police custody after the suspected remains of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, 14, were found on a bush track yesterday.
crime
Suspected human remains found in search for Tasmanian teen
Police are yet to confirm whether the remains are those of the 14-year-old, who disappeared on April 30, but they've informed her family of the discovery.
searchCadaver dog joins huge bushland and river search for missing teen
Over 160 rescuers are hunting for missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell in one of Tasmania's largest ever search operations.
search
Why Tasmania's economy is beating the rest of the country
Tasmania's economy is still leading the nation but NSW is gaining fast, according to a prominent quarterly economic report card.
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Aussie towns shiver through coldest morning in years
When thinking of the Australian climate, 10 degrees below freezing doesn't exactly spring to mind, but that's exactly the reality some unlucky New South Wales residents faced today.
Weather
Couple appeals after guilty verdict in 'planned' murder of ex-son-in-law
A married couple who killed their former son-in-law in a planned shooting in a small Tasmanian town have appealed their murder conviction.
national
School term dates for each state and territory in 2023 and 2024
Here is a list of the government school term dates for each Australian state and territory.
schoolSchool holiday dates in each state and territory for 2023 and 2024
See a full list of holiday dates for each state and territory's government schools here.
schoolFamily 'devastated' after search for missing Belgian called off
Céline Cremer was reported missing after family and friends lost contact with her in the middle of last month.
missing persons
'Severe warnings likely': Destructive cold fronts coming
Damaging winds, driving showers, and even snow and hail, are threatening to rain down from above as a "complex" system unleashes.
Wild Weather
New plea as desperate search to find missing traveller continues
Céline Cremer is believed to have vanished in the remote Tasmanian wilderness.
missing persons
Conditions 'not survivable' for missing Belgian traveller
Her family at home in Belgium are desperate for any sign of the fun-loving 31-year-old but police have confronting news.
missing persons
Sister's powerful call to help find missing Belgian traveller
Thousands of kilometres away and feeling helpless, Céline Cremer's sister is desperately hoping for good news.
missing persons
Which Australian state has the most public holidays?
Click through to see Australia's states, ranked by how many public holidays they have.
public holidays
Heartbreaking letters from dad who lost family in Port Arthur massacre revealed
The correspondence between Walter Mikac and then-prime minister John Howard sparked major gun control reforms in Australia.
port arthur
When and where are double demerits in place for the June long weekend?
Not all jurisdictions in Australia have the same road safety strategies in place; while some opt for double demerits, others take a different approach.
road safety
New images released in weeks-long search for missing Tasmania teen
The drivers of three cars are being urged to come forward as the search for 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell nears a month in length.
search
Damaging winds sweep across Australia's south-east
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning covering eastern Victoria, southeast NSW including the Central Tablelands and Illawarra and Tasmania.
Australia
One of Australia's biggest maritime mysteries solved after 50 years
Researchers came across the wreck of the ship that capsized off Tasmania in 1973.
mysteriesStoush over $715m stadium set to plunge Tasmania into minority government
Two Liberal MPs plan to leave the party after raising concerns over the project's costs.
Politics
Police continue search for missing teenager in Tasmania
Specialist police units are returning to the North Esk River today in search of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, 10 days since she disappeared.
missing persons
Everything you need to know about King Charles' coronation
Charles III will be crowned in a spectacular and deeply religious ceremony on Saturday.
Royals
Mum 'elated' after inquest ordered into son's death
Tasmania's attorney-general has ordered an inquest into the death of Jari Wise, who was struck by a car driven by his partner, despite a judge ruling one was not needed.
national
'Our time has come': Tasmania's AFL dream finally realised
Tasmanian football fans finally have the day they've yearned for with the state officially granted a licence for its own AFL team.
AFL
Foreign minister 'shocked' by trademark issue facing new Tassie AFL team
The emerging team wanted to pay homage to one of Tasmania's most iconic animals, but it's come up against a roadblock in the form of a major entertainment company.
national
Tasmanian boy, 11, recovering in hospital after shark attack off WA
An 11-year-old boy bitten by a shark off the coast of Western Australia has a long road to recover and get back home to Tasmania.
Shark Attack
