The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

When she was a student in the 1990s, Katrina Munting was sexually abused by a teacher, who was later jailed for three years. Now, she is suing that former teacher and the government, in a case believed to be the first of its kind in the state.

Human life on Earth is utterly dependent on biodiversity but our activities are driving an increase in extinctions. Yet some extinct species continue to hold our fascination. New methods in genetics and reproductive biology hold the promise that de-extinction – resurrecting extinct species – could soon be possible.

After years of dog attacks, the little penguin colony at Low Head on Tasmania's northern coast is rebuilding — and it is in part thanks to a community project.

Tasmanian boot worn by BBC star during recent controversy has become hugely popular in recent years

Tim Paine has called time on his cricket career, having captained Australia in 23 Test matches following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal before resigning in 2021 over a sexting incident

NEW DELHI: Following the conclusion of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield first-class match against Queensland on Friday, former Australia Test cricket captain Tim Paine announced his retirement.

Queensland require another 345 runs in just two sessions to secure a final-round Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania.

A police search locates two men lost while gold prospecting in remote north-west Tasmania.

A program to find homes for greyhounds after their racing career is not able to rehome them fast enough — and a leaked document reveals Tasmanian authorities are warning "difficult end-of-life decisions will need to be made".