News

Schools and Education in Tasmania: Universities, Schools and Training

A plain-language guide to how Tasmania's schools, university and vocational training fit together, and how families and students find their way through the system.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read

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.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read

Community

Getting Around Tasmania: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

A plain-English guide to how Tasmanians and visitors move around Hobart and the wider island, from the Derwent bridges to Metro buses, ferries and the airport.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 6 min read

Business

Hobart's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

A general guide to how Tasmania's residential property and rental market works, what shapes prices and rents, and the affordability pressures unique to the island state.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read

Business

Tasmania’s Economy Explained: How an Island State Built Its Living From Wilderness, Water and the Wider World

From MONA in Hobart to salmon pens in the south and the gateway to Antarctica, Tasmania's economy runs on the natural advantages and global connections that set the island apart from the mainland.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 6 min read

Business

Tourism operator bets on dark sky certification to attract visitors and boost regional economy

Motel owners are banking on Tasmania's pristine night skies as a new drawcard to drive visitor numbers and spending in the region.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

Finance

Launceston council rates hikes under fire as cost-of-living pressures mount

A former Lambie ally warns that property rate increases are deepening financial stress for residents, particularly pensioners.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Heritage hall closure raises questions about Launceston's cultural infrastructure

A Margaret Street landmark faces shutdown next month, sparking debate about preserving Tasmania's civic spaces.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read

Community

Live music in Tasmania

Gigs and concerts on around Tasmania in the weeks ahead.

By The Daily Tasmania · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Things to Do in Tasmania This Weekend: Events, Markets and Activities

The best things to do in Tasmania this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.

By The Daily Tasmania · 25 June 2026 · 3 min read

Community

North-West Tasmania faces further speed limit reviews as safety strategy evolves

One road has avoided cuts, but council is preparing to reconsider limits on other streets in the region.