Latest news from Tasmania.
Community
Tasmania's Royal Society is converting a 126-year-old album of naval art into an accessible digital resource, balancing preservation with public access.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Parts of the new stadium's steelwork require repainting due to defective application, though impact on schedule and change rooms is expected to be minimal.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Federal
Draft legislation will allow adults and youths to record criminal incidents without risk of prosecution under Tasmanian law.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
The upcoming annual plan will focus on maintaining existing services rather than funding the 'shiny big things' the city has been waiting for.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
A centuries-old album of Tasmanian naval art, locked away since 1900, is finally becoming available to the public through digital preservation.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Three mayoral candidates are running on platforms that directly address Launceston's affordability crisis and council's perceived policy vacuum.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
A motion written using artificial intelligence has sparked questions about whether Launceston council is equipped to tackle the city's challenges.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Parts of Launceston's new stadium will need touch-ups after steelwork painted with substandard coating.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Launceston council is looking beyond its own coffers to revamp a well-used coastal spot, signalling tighter internal finances.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Finance
A former political ally has joined the council race arguing that escalating charges are deepening disadvantage in the community.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Local authorities are looking beyond the budget to fund improvements at a popular beach location, signalling constraints on council capital spending.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Defects in protective coatings on structural steelwork raise questions about construction oversight, though impacts are expected to be contained.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Emerging candidates are promising pro-development platforms and stronger leadership as community trust in local government dwindles.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
A Launceston coaching prospect has secured an assistant role with a VFL team, marking a significant career advancement through connections forged with local players.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Motel owners on Tasmania's coast are pursuing an ambitious project that could reshape how visitors experience the region's natural attractions.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Federal
A Launceston realtor has stepped into the race for mayor with a platform centring on ending what he describes as council dysfunction.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Quality issues discovered in steelwork coatings will require remedial work, though project managers say impact on the facility's opening will be minimal.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read