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Tasmania Faces Stadium Cost Blow-Out, New Salmon Farming Regulations This Week
From a fresh blow-out estimate on the Macquarie Point stadium to new pressure on aquaculture regulators, the state's biggest running stories all moved this week.
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Stadium construction nears completion as paint quality defects emerge in final phases
Parts of the new stadium's steelwork require repainting due to defective application, though impact on schedule and change rooms is expected to be minimal.
wellness
Shed Choir Brings Community Spirit to Wynyard This Thursday
A grassroots singing group brings community spirit to Wynyard's iconic heritage venue this week.
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Macquarie Point Stadium Cost Tops $1B in Tasmania
Hobart's proposed AFL stadium funding faces scrutiny as revised estimates exceed $1 billion. Latest news on Tasmania's Macquarie Point development and waterfront costs.
community
Tasmania's Mental Health Services: Complete Guide to Helplines and Support Resources
A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Tasmania for 2026.
wellness
Walking meditation: how to turn your daily walk into mindfulness
Taking in the winter air of Hobart or along the banks of the Tamar, locals are turning everyday walks into mindful rituals-here’s how and why it matters now.
community
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.
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Tasmanians Feel Excluded From Major Decisions On Stadium, Link, Salmon Rules
From Hobart's waterfront to north-west fishing communities, residents affected by Tasmania's biggest infrastructure and environmental decisions say they are asked to endure costs while someone else counts the benefits.
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Tasmania's Stadium Costs Soar, Salmon Rules Tighten This Week
From a fresh blow-out estimate on the Macquarie Point stadium to new salmon farm compliance deadlines, here is what moved in Tasmania over the past seven days.
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Tasmania's $20 billion infrastructure pipeline reveals ambition and real risks ahead.
As major projects from Marinus Link to the Hobart waterfront reshape the state, the data reveals both ambition and risk.
Technology
Tasmanian Tech Jobs Shift as AI and Wearables Reshape Skills Demand
Global moves in household AI and camera-free wearables are changing skill demands for roles in Hobart's expanding tech sector.
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Tasmania salmon industry faces new environmental rules
State government regulations could reshape aquaculture operations as businesses and communities await key policy decisions in 2026.
Politics
Hobart Council's 2026 Infrastructure Plan Creates Construction Jobs Across Southern Tasmania
The program directs council spending toward road maintenance, park upgrades and community facility works projected to support employment in construction and related trades across Hobart.
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Tasmania by the Numbers: The Figures Reshaping the State in 2026
From the Marinus Link budget to AFL stadium cost blowouts and salmon farm compliance rates, the statistics tell a story the headlines often miss.
Technology
Tasmania's Developers Build Camera-Free AI Tools for Local Industries
Hobart's developers build non-recording devices and family-oriented AI that tie directly into local industries rather than chasing data collection.
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How Tasmania's Public Image Archives Ended Up Full of Duplicates, and What Happens Now
Years of fragmented digital storage across state agencies left Tasmania's official image libraries riddled with duplicate files, and a long-overdue audit is forcing a reckoning.
Politics
Tasmania Approves Undersea Cable Linking Victoria Grid to Cut Power Costs
The legislation sets the approvals process for the undersea cable that the government says will link Tasmania's grid to Victoria and shape power costs for residents in Hobart and Launceston.
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Tasmania's Salmon Industry Faces Critical Decision on Its Future
As the state government weighs options for the future of salmon aquaculture, local communities and businesses are left wondering what the consequences will be for the environment, economy, and jobs.
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Tasmania Salmon Farming Industry Faces Critical Decisions on Future Direction
As the state government weighs options for the future of salmon aquaculture, local communities and businesses are left wondering what the next steps will be
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Tasmania's Tech Scene Explodes: New Incubator Programs Launch in Hobart CBD
Hobart-based founders report increased activity at multiple incubators this month as new programs launch in the CBD.
finance
Tasmania's Economy Shows Mixed Signals: What This Means for Jobs
Survey rankings, growth figures and industry changes point to a mixed economic picture that could influence local employment and spending pressures.
lifestyle
Tasmania's Untouched Wilderness Sits Minutes from Hobart's City Center
Hobart's direct access to untouched wilderness within minutes of its CBD distinguishes the city from denser capitals worldwide.
Technology
Tasmania Invests $47 Million in Smart City Technology Push
As the city commits $47 million to digital infrastructure upgrades, startups and established firms are racing to capture opportunities in gov tech and urban innovation.
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The Data Statistics and Numbers Behind Tasmania's Salmon Aquaculture Industry
A closer look at the numbers driving the state's salmon farming sector, from production volumes to environmental concerns
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Tasmania's Tech Sector Thrives on Environmental Innovation Strategy
Tasmania's tech scene sets itself apart through tight links between innovation and environmental limits.
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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.
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Greet the Day: Tasmania's Best Sunrise Spots for Morning Meditation and Yoga
From kunanyi's rocky ridgelines to Hobart's waterfront lawns, early risers are discovering that the island's outdoor spaces offer something no studio can replicate.
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Tasmania Confronts Environmental Crisis, Pushes Sustainable Reform Agenda Forward
Years of regulatory pressure over salmon farming, climate concerns tied to Marinus Link, and competing development pressures have forced Tasmania's government and community to confront hard truths about balancing growth with conservation.