Launceston rates hikes blamed for entrenching poverty amid cost-of-living squeeze
A former political ally has joined the council race arguing that escalating charges are deepening disadvantage in the community.
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Launceston council faces fresh scrutiny over mayoral candidates and development priorities
Emerging candidates are promising pro-development platforms and stronger leadership as community trust in local government dwindles.
Regional tourism push gathers pace with proposed coastal observatory venture
Motel operators are betting on an accessible clifftop facility to attract visitors and boost accommodation takings.
Emerging Launceston coach named assistant in VFL stepping stone
A Launceston coaching prospect has secured an assistant role with a VFL team, marking a significant career advancement through connections forged with local players.
Launceston's heritage venues face uncertain future as Margaret Street hall prepares to close
The closure of a historic hall raises questions about the sustainability of Tasmania's cultural infrastructure in the face of mounting pressures.
Data centre expansion stirs community backlash over environmental and visual impact
Tasmanians are increasingly questioning the costs of hosting data centres, even as operators promise renewable energy underpinning.
New social media laws expose gaps as under-16s find workarounds
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.
Hawthorn prepares to celebrate Launceston legacy as AFL exit confirmed
The football club is marking 25 years in Tasmania before departing, leaving a mixed economic and cultural legacy.
Healthcare in Tasmania: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical guide to Tasmania's public and private hospitals, the statewide health service, primary care and emergency options, and the sector's role as a major island employer.
Getting Around Tasmania: Roads, Public Transport and Connections
A plain-English guide to how Tasmanians and visitors move around Hobart and the wider island, from the Derwent bridges to Metro buses, ferries and the airport.
Hobart's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A general guide to how Tasmania's residential property and rental market works, what shapes prices and rents, and the affordability pressures unique to the island state.
Tasmania’s Economy Explained: How an Island State Built Its Living From Wilderness, Water and the Wider World
From MONA in Hobart to salmon pens in the south and the gateway to Antarctica, Tasmania's economy runs on the natural advantages and global connections that set the island apart from the mainland.
Live music in Tasmania
Gigs and concerts on around Tasmania in the weeks ahead.
School Holiday Sport in Tasmania: Come-and-Try Programs Across Hobart, Launceston and Beyond
A guide to school holiday sporting programs and come-and-try events for children across Tasmania, covering a wide range of codes and activities.
Fun Runs, Marathons and Triathlons in Tasmania: Events, Entry and Athlete Pathways
From the iconic Point to Pinnacle half marathon on kunanyi to the Cadbury Marathon along the Derwent, Tasmania's endurance events calendar offers something for every runner and triathlete.
Tasmania's World-Class Mountain Biking Scene: Derby, Maydena and Beyond
Tasmania is home to two of Australia's most celebrated mountain bike destinations, the Blue Derby trail network in the north-east and Maydena Bike Park in the south-west, drawing riders from across the globe.
Swimming in Tasmania: Clubs, Squads and the Best Public Pools for Lap Swimming
Where to swim laps, join a squad and get children into competitive swimming across Hobart, Launceston and regional Tasmania.
How to Watch and Listen to Tasmanian Sport: TV, Radio and Streaming Guides
From ABC Radio's call of the footy to streaming the JackJumpers and Hurricanes, here is your complete guide to following Tasmanian sport on air, online and in person.