Thousands of Tasmanian homes are without power, and tomorrow's Salamanca Market is cancelled as wild weather continues — and the Bureau of Meteorology says the worst is yet to come.
Wild weather brings snow to Tasmania but BOM predicts the warmest August on record
After a week of wild weather, some Tasmanians woke on Wednesday to a fresh sprinkle of snow. But as winter comes to a close, the Bureau of Meteorology says the state is on track to record its warmest August.
Photo shows A sandstone historic building with a mountain with snow on it in the background.How to spot signs your tree might be unsafe — before wild weather hits
It's relatively uncommon for a tree to fall, but when one does it can cause big disruptions and be dangerous. So how do you know if a tree in your garden is unhealthy?
Photo shows A giant eucalyptus tree's branches and foliage, viewed from the ground, with blue sky visible through the gaps in branches.Lambie apologises to premier for instability, says she won't run any more Tasmanian state candidates
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says her experiment in state politics has come to an end and apologises to Premier Jeremy Rockliff for the "instability" her party has caused.
Health Department says it can find no basis to claim Royal Hobart maternity ward short-staffing led to baby's death
Tasmania's health department says it has been unable to corroborate a claim from the state's nursing and midwifery union that a baby died as a result of understaffing in the Royal Hobart Hospital's maternity ward — but has asked for anyone to come forward if they know about it.
Photo shows A photo of Royal Hobart Hospital's K Block ward framed against a dark and cloudy sky.Storms over Tasmania may take until next week to shift, BOM says
For Tasmanians fed up with the current wild weather over the state, it could take until end of next week for the rain and wind to blow away, the BOM says.
Photo shows Winds lash drivers on Sorell Causeway.Former UTAS vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen sued over alleged groping
A University of Tasmania employee is alleging the former vice-chancellor groped her on three separate occasions without her consent.
Tasmanian Premier signs new deal with ex-Lambie MPs, as Jenner warns of 'line you can't cross'
Tasmania's Premier has signed a new deal with two ex-Jacqui Lambie Network MPs, as their former colleague describes them as "more Liberal than JLN".
Photo shows Two woman standing in front of a conservatory wall with flowers.There's a cloud of uncertainty over Tasmania's government. What does that mean for the stadium and minority rule?
The government thought it had navigated the new normal of an expanded crossbench. Then Senator Jacqui Lambie lobbed a grenade, leaving her party two short and a senior minister stepping back. What happens when parliament returns?
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Photo shows Man laughs while sitting in parliament.Do you know your Thor’s hammer from your tomahawk? These butchers are trying to keep up with social media
Thor's hammer, the tomahawk, picanha and flat iron are some of the trending meat cuts fuelling the evolution of butchery.
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Photo shows A large bone with cooked meat and vegetables in a pot belowFerguson pays the toll for ferry fiasco, but challenges far from over for Tasmanian Liberal stalwart
Fresh from paying the price for the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco, Michael Ferguson now has to turn his eye to the state's problematic finances — but with a troubled track record, is he up to the task?
Photo shows A politician pointing passionately in parliament.TasNetworks says maintenance crews' industrial action will pause as 110kph winds forecast
The head of Tasmania's state-owned utility company, TasNetworks, says an agreement has been reached for Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union members to return to work but only while expected wild weather lasts.
Photo shows A sign showing the TasNetworks logo on the side of a building.Does the Lambie implosion show that 'personality politics' is doomed to fail?
The Jacqui Lambie Network's implosion in Tasmania follows a growing list of Australian namesake parties that have quickly encountered turbulence.
Photo shows Yellow billboard next to busy streetLambie's Tasmanian party implodes with two MPs kicked out
Just months after the Tasmanian election, two of the three Jacqui Lambie Network MPs are kicked out of the party following a "challenging" week with the firebrand senator, and say they will stay on as independents.
Union pay dispute causes crucial AFL clash to be rescheduled
A pay dispute between electrical workers and TasNetworks throw's tomorrow's AFL clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston into chaos, with the league forced to reschedule the game.
Photo shows A group of footballers in yellow and brown jerseys celebrate on a footy field.As Tasmania's hopes of becoming an ice skating hub melted, a passionate few refused to give up
From ice skating in Mount Field National Park in the 1920s to being the only state without a rink, Tasmania has had a long and patchy relationship with the winter pastime.
Photo shows A large crowd skating on an open ice rink.Royal Hobart's $130m ED revamp doesn't 'meet current needs, let alone future needs', management tells staff
The long-awaited redevelopment of the largest emergency department in Tasmania is $50 million over budget and has been scaled down, with management telling staff the new proposed plan "isn't fit for purpose".
Photo shows Several ambulances parked in emergency entrance to hospital.Fears temporary port may put SeaRoad and Spirit of Tasmania ships at 'huge' risk of collision
Tasmania's largest shipping company says it expects its Devonport operations will be "substantially" impacted by a stop-gap measure to accommodate the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries and fears there is a "huge" risk of collision.
Power outage? Light a candle and get comfortable: What to know about the strike affecting Tasmania's network
When your power goes out, it's only natural to want it resolved as soon as possible. Here's why in Tasmania that might not happen.
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Photo shows A worker in Hi-Vis working on a powerline.New images show heritage-listed Goods Shed in new home near Hobart stadium
The heritage-listed Goods Shed is set to be moved to the northern side of the proposed Hobart stadium, with renders showing it being used for events, markets and live performances.
Photo shows A render of two sheds near a massive stadium.The rise of 'phantom brands' as supermarket giants sneak imports onto shelves, pushing Australian produce out
Supermarkets are seemingly offering more brands of frozen veggies than ever — but is the increasing choice an illusion?
Photo shows Pile of frozen pea packets