ABC Northern Tasmania

26/12/2025

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

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Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

26/12/2025

The world-famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race is set to begin on Sydney Harbour in the 80th edition of the blue water classic. Follow all the action in our live blog.

26/12/2025

Black sails, a tiny cannon, no prize money — everything you need to know about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, ahead of its 80th edition, starting today.

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Black sails, a tiny cannon, no prize money — everything you need to know about the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, ahead of its 80th edition, starting today.

26/12/2025

The driver in a hit-and-run on Christmas Day following a roadside breath-test evade in Tasmania's north west is in police custody.

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The driver in a hit-and-run on Christmas Day following a roadside breath-test evade in Tasmania's north west is in police custody.

25/12/2025

Preparations are underway for the arrival of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in the Australian Antarctic Territory, as scientists gather baseline population data so they can measure potential deaths among wildlife.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas!

Whatever your plans are today, we hope you have a wonderful day 😄

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Tassie's most festive pets! 🐱🐶🐴🎄

We asked you to send us pics of your pets in Christmas outfits and you did not disappoint.

Keep them coming in the comments! 🙏

24/12/2025

🎅 He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake.

🚨 Santa and his sleigh spotted entering Tasmanian airspace!

🎄 All children must go to bed before he arrives.

🎁 Merry Christmas from ABC Northern Tasmania.

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24/12/2025

Christmas Day can be a difficult time ... especially if you don't have people to celebrate with.

But in Launceston, a group of volunteers is making sure there's a place at the table for everyone.

🎥 Bec Pridham via ABC News.

24/12/2025

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds.

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The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds.

24/12/2025

Only one more sleep! 🎅🎄

What will you be doing Christmas day?

The weather is looking a little overcast with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a top of 18 degrees Celsius on Christmas day.

Which part of the state will you be in? ☁️

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24/12/2025

Sabra Lane is farewelling the ABC's AM after nine years of hosting the current affairs radio program.