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Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases

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

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

Federal

Updated 5 h ago

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

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

Launceston council budget prioritises renewals over major projects as financial pressures persist

Finance

Updated 1 d ago

Launceston council budget prioritises renewals over major projects as financial pressures persist

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

Cost-of-living squeeze fuels Launceston mayoral races with pro-development and rates reform focus

Community

Updated 12 h ago

Cost-of-living squeeze fuels Launceston mayoral races with pro-development and rates reform focus

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

Councillor's AI-drafted motion prompts broader debate about governance authenticity

Community

Updated 4 h ago

Councillor's AI-drafted motion prompts broader debate about governance authenticity

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

Council mulls outside funding for popular beach precinct as budget constraints bite

Community

Updated 1 d ago

Council mulls outside funding for popular beach precinct as budget constraints bite

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

Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze

Finance

Updated 13 h ago

Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze

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

Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities

Community

Updated 4 h ago

Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities

Emerging candidates are promising pro-development platforms and stronger leadership as community trust in local government dwindles.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture

Business

Updated 16 h ago

Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture

Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Emerging Launceston coach named assistant in VFL stepping stone

Community

Updated 12 h ago

Emerging Launceston coach named assistant in VFL stepping stone

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

Launceston's heritage venues face uncertain future as Margaret Street hall prepares to close

Community

Updated 13 h ago

Launceston's heritage venues face uncertain future as Margaret Street hall prepares to close

The closure of a historic hall raises questions about the sustainability of Tasmania's cultural infrastructure in the face of mounting pressures.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Tasmanian musicians find international platform at La La Land concert

Community

Updated 1 d ago

Tasmanian musicians find international platform at La La Land concert

A Tasmanian pianist was part of a high-profile performance of the film soundtrack, though behind-the-scenes tensions tell a more complex story.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Data centre expansion stirs community backlash over environmental and visual impact

Business

Updated 1 h ago

Data centre expansion stirs community backlash over environmental and visual impact

Tasmanians are increasingly questioning the costs of hosting data centres, even as operators promise renewable energy underpinning.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

Federal

Updated 1 d ago

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is proving difficult to enforce, with research showing most young people finding ways around the restrictions.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Hawthorn prepares to celebrate Launceston legacy as AFL exit confirmed

Community

Updated 1 d ago

Hawthorn prepares to celebrate Launceston legacy as AFL exit confirmed

The football club is marking 25 years in Tasmania before departing, leaving a mixed economic and cultural legacy.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

MONA and Hobart's cultural transformation continue to drive Tasmania's tourism golden era

Business

Updated 20 h ago

MONA and Hobart's cultural transformation continue to drive Tasmania's tourism golden era

The Museum of Old and New Art has been the catalyst for a decade-long tourism renaissance that has made Tasmania one of Australia's most sought-after travel destinations.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Tasmanian salmon industry faces sustainability questions while remaining central to the state economy

Finance

Updated 1 d ago

Tasmanian salmon industry faces sustainability questions while remaining central to the state economy

Atlantic salmon farmed in Tasmania's cold southern waters commands premium prices globally but faces growing scrutiny over environmental impacts in the state's pristine waterways.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

Schools and Education in Tasmania: Universities, Schools and Training

Community

Updated 1 d ago

Schools and Education in Tasmania: Universities, Schools and Training

A plain-language guide to how Tasmania's schools, university and vocational training fit together, and how families and students find their way through the system.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026

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Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases

New filming laws protect Tasmanians documenting crime scenes without legal jeopardy

Launceston council budget prioritises renewals over major projects as financial pressures persist

Cost-of-living squeeze fuels Launceston mayoral races with pro-development and rates reform focus

Councillor's AI-drafted motion prompts broader debate about governance authenticity

Council mulls outside funding for popular beach precinct as budget constraints bite

Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze

Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities

Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture

Emerging Launceston coach named assistant in VFL stepping stone

Launceston's heritage venues face uncertain future as Margaret Street hall prepares to close

Tasmanian musicians find international platform at La La Land concert

Data centre expansion stirs community backlash over environmental and visual impact

New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds

Hawthorn prepares to celebrate Launceston legacy as AFL exit confirmed

MONA and Hobart's cultural transformation continue to drive Tasmania's tourism golden era

Tasmanian salmon industry faces sustainability questions while remaining central to the state economy

Schools and Education in Tasmania: Universities, Schools and Training