More than 10 per cent of Tasmanians aged 15 to 19 surveyed say they've been homeless in the previous 12 months, a new study finds. The government says it is spending millions on the issue, but one young woman caught up in the problem says a new approach is needed.
Authorities are rethinking where, when and for how long they deploy the cameras…
A Tasmanian police officer who died by suicide while under investigation is described as a "charismatic" groomer in a review that details three decades of offending.
Hillcrest jumping castle operator failed to secure all anchor points before six students died, court document alleges
An inflatable jumping castle that claimed the lives of six Tasmanian primary school children after becoming airborne in 2021 was only secured at half its anchor points, a court document alleges.
Jumping castle operator charged over 2021 Hillcrest tragedy that resulted in deaths of six Tasmanian children
A Tasmanian company is charged in relation to the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy in 2021, in which six children died after a castle became airborne, with families of the children welcoming the news and thanking those who helped at the scene.
Not sure what happened to the Tasmanian government over the weekend and why there's talk of an early election? Start here.
Hobart to host homeless music concert
The City of Hobart are hosting a ‘Street to Stage’ fundraising show this weekend for talented local homeless musicians to show off their skills. All funds raised on Saturday will go to Health with Dignity, enabling Hobartians in extreme need to access GP appointments for free.
Tasmanian hospital staff call for urgent change amid stabbing of doctor, as attacks, aggression escalate
Dan Bell will never forget the day he had to help save the life of a colleague who'd been stabbed by a patient at Tasmania's North West Regional Hospital. It made him question his future as an emergency department nurse.
In short: An emergency department nurse says staff are still traumatised after a doctor was stabbed at a hospital in Tasmania's north-west, but he says the incident is "just the tip of the iceberg"
140+ cancellations in one day: Tasmanian Metro bus chaos
Won't pay bus drivers more but will bitch about no one wanting to work. 10/10 better economic management.
All three of Hobart's public 50m swimming pools used to be outside, but the only one left won't open this summer — and could close permanently.
Jeremy Rockliff announces he is stepping down as health minister, while reminding two rogue MPs they were elected as Liberals, not independents.
"It will be an economic game changer for our whole state, and truly supercharge Hobart.
Where are the numbers, Mason? If we had the numbers then maybe people would be able to tell if it's in their best interests. The more you hide this shit away under "commercial confidence" the more people won't trust you.
Tasmania leads with recognition of asexual LGBTIQA+ people
A feel good story to break the monotony of Liberal shitfuckery. Sometimes Tas Liberals can do good things.
Cable car, AFL training centre, housing projects could dodge councils under Tasmanian planning law changes
A proposal to reform Tasmania's planning laws, allowing big developments to bypass councillors, could result in more social housing, while projects like the AFL high performance centre may also be considered.
"we're taking the politics out of planning decisions"
Oh, fuck off.
Tasmanian Government rules out forced council amalgamations
The amalgamations are now voluntary with the councils negotiating between themselves. I think this solution suits us better because everything is smaller in Tassie.
Fedi hangout?
Maybe once a quarter or something.
More 'severe and damaging' wind on the way for Hobart tonight
Buckle up Hobart, it's going to be one wild night.
