ABC Northern Tasmania

02/01/2026

Clark MP Helen Burnet has quit the Tasmanian Greens to sit in state parliament's lower house as an independent, saying it is necessary to be as "effective as possible" in her role.
Ms Burnet, who has been a member of parliament for less than two years, said "this is not a decision that has been made in haste".

The Clark MP says she knows the decision "will be disappointing for some" but is necessary for her to be "effective" in parliament.

01/01/2026

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01/01/2026

A boat named after a Star Wars spacecraft is the final entry to finish the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, after facing a range of issues at sea and extremely rough weather.

01/01/2026

A 15-year-old boy has died in an e-bike crash on New Year's Eve, described by Tasmanian police as "tragic" and prompting a call for riders to comply with the law.

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A 15-year-old boy has died in an e-bike crash on New Year's Eve, described by Tasmanian police as "tragic" and prompting a call for riders to comply with the law.

01/01/2026

They should be celebrating a historic win — instead, the crew of BNC is coming to terms with how a "silly mistake" cost them the "crown jewel" prize of Sydney to Hobart overall handicap.

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They should be celebrating a historic win — instead, the crew of BNC is coming to terms with how a "silly mistake" cost them the "crown jewel" prize of Sydney to Hobart overall handicap.

31/12/2025

After 19 homes were destroyed by bushfire in a picturesque east coast Tasmanian community, residents are now reporting instances of looting — described by the state premier as "disgraceful".

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After 19 homes were destroyed by bushfire in a picturesque east coast Tasmanian community, residents are now reporting instances of looting — described by the state premier as "disgraceful".

31/12/2025

Thousands of Tasmanians have brought in 2026 at Hobart's waterfront and the Taste of Summer festival.

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Thousands of Tasmanians have brought in 2026 at Hobart's waterfront and the Taste of Summer festival.

31/12/2025

The stadium, Spirits ships and salmon — three of the biggest news stories in Tasmania during 2025. A bushfire destroyed a beachside community, there was a breakthrough in a missing person search and the Hurricanes won the WBBL.

31/12/2025

Revellers have camped overnight to secure a prime spot to watch the Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks, ahead of celebrations taking place across the country to mark the start of 2026.

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Revellers have camped overnight to secure a prime spot to watch the Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks, ahead of celebrations taking place across the country to mark the start of 2026.

31/12/2025

It’s heating up here at BeerFest 2025! 🍺🎆

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31/12/2025

If you’re an early riser on the east coast, chances are you’ve already seen the day through Dale’s eyes.

Dale from Scamander regularly sends our Breakfast program sunrise photos.

Thanks, Dale, for starting our days in 2025 so beautifully! 🌅

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31/12/2025

The overall result of the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been sensationally overturned on protest due to a sail breach.
Double-handed Min River has claimed the Tattersall Cup after a successful protest from the race committee against New Caledonian-flagged BNC.

Double-handed Min River makes history by becoming the first double-handed yacht to take out the overall win in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the first to do so with a female skipper.