The Daily Tasmania Podcast

26 June 2026 · 1:20

Tasmania in 5 minutes

Good morning, Tasmania. This is your five minute briefing for today. We're looking at what's happening around the state, starting with the future of roads in North-West Tasmania. Councils are reviewing speed limits as part of an evolving safety strategy, though one road has managed to avoid cuts. Officials are now preparing to look more closely at limits on other streets in the region. Over at the coast, there's exciting news about a popular beach precinct. Council is developing a new vision for the area that includes improvements to the boat ramp, and they're actively exploring outside funding to help make it happen. In construction news, the stadium project is moving through its final phases, but there's been a setback with some defective coating on steelwork that will need remedial attention. Tasmanian officials say they're working to keep any resulting delays and costs to a minimum. If you're looking for something to do, live music is happening right across Tasmania in the weeks ahead, with gigs and concerts popping up around the state. And of course, there's always plenty to discover when you get out and about in Tasmania. That's your briefing for today. Stay warm out there.