Daily Network editorial team

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• Politics

  Tasmania Approves Undersea Cable Linking Victoria Grid to Cut Power Costs

  The legislation sets the approvals process for the undersea cable that the government says will link Tasmania's grid to Victoria and shape power costs for residents in Hobart and Launceston.

  25 July 2026, 9:56 am

• Politics

  Hobart Council's 2026 Infrastructure Plan Creates Construction Jobs Across Southern Tasmania

  The program directs council spending toward road maintenance, park upgrades and community facility works projected to support employment in construction and related trades across Hobart.

  25 July 2026, 9:52 am

• Politics

  Tasmanian Councils Face Major Service Changes Starting July 2027

  Changes to council budget cycles and mayoral reporting requirements under the updated Local Government Act will reach residents through rates notices and service schedules from July 2027 onward.

  25 July 2026, 9:49 am

• Politics

  Tasmania's Election Will Decide Salmon Rules, Stadium Funding, Bass Strait Power

  With a state election due by March 2027, the policy positions of candidates across Tasmania's key electorates will directly determine whether major projects get built, environmental rules tighten, and remote communities keep their services.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Politics

  Tasmania Changes Grant Rules for Community Services Providers

  The legislation changes how state funds reach local organisations that deliver family support and emergency aid in places such as Launceston and Burnie.

  25 July 2026, 9:42 am

• Politics

  Marinus Link Candidate Positions Spotlight Energy Costs for Northern Tasmania Households

  Residents in Launceston and surrounding areas could see shifts in power bills and construction jobs depending on how candidates address the Bass Strait cable timeline.

  25 July 2026, 9:40 am

• Politics

  Senate Passes Bill Restoring Human Review of Tasmanian Aged Care Funding Decisions

  Federal legislation to reinstate human review of automated aged care funding decisions has passed the Senate, potentially affecting how thousands of Tasmanians access home support services.

  2 July 2026, 4:38 pm