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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

‘He was wedged like an hourglass’: rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter’s leg

Lithuanian tourist pack rafting on Franklin River still fighting for life in Tasmanian hospital

The Guardian - AU

Ward leads NSW talent in piling on runs against Blues

NSW juniors Tim Ward, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Jordan Silk have all scored runs for Tasmania against the Blues, helping them to 4-251 in the Sheffield Shield.

AAP

Man has leg amputated after being stuck between rocks for more than 20 hours in Tasmania

Tourist party submerged in water during hours-long ideal at Australian beauty spot

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Man fights for life after leg amputated in river rescue

A man is fighting for life and his leg has been amputated after he became stuck in rapids in the Franklin River while out on the water with friends.

AAP

Weekend heatwave forecast for NSW and Victoria, with temperatures to top 36C in Melbourne

Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding

The Guardian - AU

‘I fly, I drive. We’re all complicit’: Richard Flanagan on vanishing species and refusing the Baillie Gifford prize money

The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the age of extinction and despair

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The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states

The Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies within Australia.

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Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Tasmania's government has parked their commitment to "nation-leading" harm minimisation poker machine reforms.

AAP

Tasmania's AFL club picks high performance centre site

The site for the Tasmanian AFL club's high performance centre has shifted because of cost and building timeline risks with the preferred option.

AAP

Bulls and Tigers draw after Peirson, McDermott dig in

Tasmania were unable to secure their first Sheffield Shield victory of the season after a defiant stand from Queensland's Ben McDermott and Jimmy Peirson.

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Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’

The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… and his much-missed parrot, Herb

The Guardian - UK

Doran scores ton as rain cruels Tigers against Bulls

Tasmania batter Jake Doran has blasted a quickfire 101 but rain had the final say on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.

AAP

Tasmanians rally round JackJumpers after online abuse

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has been flooded with messages of support after speaking out about abuse directed at his players and their families.

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Tasmania's Milton Doyle shoots down NBL Bullets

Tasmania have clinched back-to-back NBL victories with a three-point win over Brisbane courtesy of eight three pointers from Milton Doyle.

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Weatherald ton fires Tasmania run feast against Bulls

Tasmania batters Jake Weatherald and Jake Doran have plundered the Queensland bowlers to take control on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane.

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Tammy Tyrrell isn’t just Lambie Lite, and now she’s going after Labor’s social media ban

Former Jacqui Lambie staffer Tammy Tyrrell is very different to her former boss. But is that what the people of Tasmania voted for?

AAP

Captain proud of NBL JackJumpers airing online abuse

An investigation by Basketball Australia and the NBL into "brutal" social media trolling of Tasmania JackJumpers players and their families is ongoing.

AAP

North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

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View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

AAP

Former Tasmanian Labor leader eyes off federal tilt

Rebecca White, who led Tasmanian Labor to three state elections, will stand for the party in the electorate of Lyons at the next federal poll.

AAP

JackJumpers coach calls out 'ugly' online trolls

Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says players at the NBL club have been subjected to ugly online trolling, including a comment wishing for a miscarriage.

AAP

'Real coup': Liberal boss back to steer poll campaign

A former Tasmanian Liberal party boss will return to steer the state's campaign at the next federal election after overseeing three election losses in Victoria.

AAP

Cannabis-positive independent MP not 'whacked up'

An independent MP and former fisherman who holds a crossbench position in Tasmania's parliament says he tested positive to cannabis while driving.

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Doyle lifts JackJumpers but Wildcats prevail in Perth

Milton Doyle lifted the Tasmania JackJumpers but the Perth Wildcats still overcame them 88-82 in their NBL clash at RAC Arena.

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Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

A climate solutions innovator and an Olympic swimming star are among Tasmanians recognised in the Australian of the Year awards.

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