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'One of a kind' former senator, Catholic priest Michael Tate dies aged 80
Former Tasmanian senator and Catholic priest Michael Tate dies aged 80 Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 8:08am Former Tasmanian senator and Catholic priest Michael Tate is being remembered as a compassionate and generous man. The South Hobart parish priest died in Hobart yesterday aged 80. His friend and colleague Fr Mike Delaney said Fr Tate was loved.
Enormous ship en route to pick up world's largest electric ferry
Heavy-lift vessel Black Marlin headed to Hobart to pick up Incat electric ferry for South America Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 5:33am In short: Heavy-lift transport ship MV Black Marlin is en route from South Africa to Hobart to pick up Incat's new battery-electric powered ferry. The ferry, the world's largest electric-powered vessel, will operate along a route between Argentina and Uruguay.
Cost-of-living squeeze pushes Tasmanians to cut back on health and fitness
Tasmanians letting fitness regimes slip as cost-of-living pressures rise Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 5:42am In short: Many Tasmanians are reporting rising cost-of-living pressures often mean fitness and wellbeing regimes slide or are let go completely. An expert warns de-prioritising health can become a cycle and encourages cheap or free options to keep people staying active.
No charges for man who coroner found faked wife's suicide
No charges for Mark Bird, who Tasmanian coroner found faked wife Helen's suicide Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 2:39pm In short: Tasmania Police say there is insufficient evidence to prosecute a man who a coroner found was "involved" in the death of his wife. Helen Bird died in 2010, and a coroner found in 2024 that her husband, Mark Bird, made the scene look like a suicide. Tasmania Police has extended its condolences to Ms Bird's family.
How Mr Skelly offers 'vulnerable connection' to love, death and grief
Mr Skelly animations tackling human themes of death, loss winning over fans worldwide Sun 31 May 2026 at 8:51am In short: An animation series tackling themes of grief, regret, love and gratitude has attracted an online fanbase of millions. While the topics are often heavy, Tasmanian-based artist Christian Watson tries to balance his musings with levity and beauty. Mr Skelly artworks will appear in book form from August.
Tasmania's population boom has gone bust — and it spells trouble
People aren't moving to Tasmania anymore, and that has implications for the economy Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 5:47am In short: Tasmania's population growth has slowed sharply since its pandemic‑era boom, with the state now recording the lowest growth rate in the country. Experts warn natural population decline and an aging population could pose long-term economic and workforce challenges. The Tasmanian government says it is on track to meet a target of 650,000 people by 2050, while commentators say...
Workers ruminate on the 'Boag's ghost' as brewery reaches end of life
Boag's brewery workers call last drinks on long history in Tasmania's north Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 8:26am Beer is not a spirit, but it can become a ghost. Just ask the workers at Boag's renowned Tasmanian brewery, which is now nearing the end of its own life, and was once allegedly haunted by a spectre that some say could be occasionally glimpsed throughout its halls. Beer is always good for loosening the tongue, and the story of the Boag's ghost is one of many tales upon which the brewers have...
Breaking: Further $105m federal-state bailout announced for Nyrstar smelters
Nyrstar smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie to receive $105 million in further federal-state government help Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 9:44am A further $105 million federal and state funding package has been announced for struggling Nyrstar smelters in Tasmania and South Australia. Last August, Nyrstar received a $135 million joint funding package from the governments to keep the smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie in operation. That funding — a $57.5 million contribution from the federal government,...
Tugboat? Pipeline? Why there's no quick fuel fix for the Nuyina
RSV Nuyina can't access Hobart's marine refuelling depot, so what are its other options? Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 5:18am When the Australian government decided to spend $528 million on a state-of-the-art icebreaker, it was envisaged the ship would be able to refuel in its home port of Hobart. But in 2023, the harbourmaster rejected an application for the RSV Nuyina to travel under the Tasman Bridge to reach city's marine fuel depot.
'Everything's on hold': Patients caught in surgery backlog
Long delays leave Tasmanians waiting for surgery amid worries about $700m in health cuts Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 5:45am In short: Tasmanians are facing long waits for elective surgery and pathology results, with patients describing pain, anxiety and disruption to their lives. Despite increased health funding in the state budget, inflation and $702 million in planned efficiency cuts have raised concerns about real‑world impacts on health services. The Health Department says it will be focusing on...