Latest from Tasmania

Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat, dad jumps in sea to save son

Boy and his family were cleaning fish in a boat when a shark appeared and grabbed him.

Peters takes aim at Australia over Covid-19 'disaster'

Peters has blasted Scott Morrison for allowing Covid to "get out of control" in Australia.

On a 'knife's edge': How Melbourne spike in Covid-19 cases could change everything

Australians thought the days of stockpiling canned goods were behind them.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Australian state of Victoria re-imposes restrictions

State of emergency extended a month and household numbers reduced to five.

Hobart flights on horizon if transtasman bubble eventuates

Deputy PM Winston Peters excited by talk of new direct flights to Tasmania.

'Dangerously false': Expert's warning against early virus information

'One in five patients develop complications and are at grave risk', says UK expert.

$17,000 fines: Aussie state shuts borders, declares emergency

Tasmania currently has 10 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Hobart man with coronavirus went to work at hotel

The man worked several shifts at Hobart's Grand Chancellor Hotel last week.

How mountain biking saved a Tasmanian town

In the forests of northeastern Tasmania, all-level biking is bringing Derby back to life.

'Pure evil in his eyes': Gang rape horror story revealed

Schoolgirl was raped at knifepoint before being told to dig her own grave 25 years ago.

Two-ticket blunder: One lucky Lotto punter wins double share of $72m

One lucky man won millions after mistake left him with two tickets with the same numbers.

Rod Emmerson reflects on the Port Arthur massacre

As NZ mourns the victims of the Christchurch massacre, Rod Emmerson recalls Port Arthur.

Analysis | Why PM might follow the lead of Australia on guns

An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack

Live: Residents evacuated earlier allowed to go home

'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.

Scorching 46.2C: Adelaide 'furnace' breaks heat record

Heatwave has toppled an 80-year record - and it won't be the last today.

Aussie island says no to wombat selfies

Tourists have been asked to sign a pledge to respect wildlife - that means no selfies.

Tasmania close to abolishing gender from birth certificates

Should New Zealand follow suit?

Man tried to throw partner off a cruise ship

A relaxing 5-night cruise to Tasmania has ended with a man behind bars.