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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
Business
Hoteliers are betting on accessible facilities to convert day-trippers into longer stays and lift regional visitor spending.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Emerging candidates are signalling a shift towards business-friendly planning and transparent governance in response to resident dissatisfaction.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Finance
Launceston's council is prioritising maintenance and renewal spending over ambitious new infrastructure as operational costs climb.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Tasmanian's major stadium development hits a paint specification problem, but officials say the impact on the broader project timeline will be minimal.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Emerging leadership candidates are positioning themselves as alternatives to the status quo as rates concerns and council trust dominate the Launceston electoral conversation.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
A proposed observatory project on the Tasmanian coast could create a new attraction that draws visitors while generating economic activity for local hospitality operators.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
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 · 2 min read
Community
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 · 2 min read
Business
Tasmanians are increasingly questioning the costs of hosting data centres, even as operators promise renewable energy underpinning.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Federal
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 · 2 min read
Community
The Royal Society of Tasmania is making a historic album of ocean art accessible through an online platform.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Launceston is taking a cautious approach to capital spending, focusing on maintaining existing assets rather than new infrastructure.
By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
