ABC Northern Tasmania

09/01/2026

Making use of a number of first homebuyer schemes in Tasmania gave Alison "freedom" from the rental market. But, a number of those schemes are due to expire in a few months.

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09/01/2026

A total fire ban has been put in place for parts of Tasmania, from Saturday, due to extreme fire weather predicted for this weekend.

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A total fire ban has been put in place for parts of Tasmania, from Saturday, due to extreme fire weather predicted for this weekend.

08/01/2026

Making use of a number of first homebuyer schemes in Tasmania gave Alison "freedom" from the rental market. But, a number of those schemes are due to expire in a few months.

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Making use of a number of first homebuyer schemes in Tasmania gave Alison "freedom" from the rental market. But, a number of those schemes are due to expire in a few months.

08/01/2026

🚫 Total fire ban and fire permit suspension 🚫 SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
🔥 The Tasmania Fire Service has declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN for the state’s south and the Furneaux Islands due to forecast high fire danger and windy conditions this weekend.

⚬ A statewide fire permit suspension will be in place from 2am Friday to 2am Monday. All existing fire permits during this period are cancelled
❌ No fires are permitted in the open, including burn‑offs, campfires and wood‑fired barbecues
👉 People are urged to prepare for bushfire conditions and remain alert to any smoke or fire.

ℹ️ https://alert.tas.gov.au/media-releases/media-release-total-fire-ban-tasmanias-south-and-furneaux-islands
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08/01/2026

From 30 bags of ice in a blow-up pool to misted toilets and getting plenty of sleep, residents in Marble Bar share their top tips to weather a heatwave.

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From 30 bags of ice in a blow-up pool to misted toilets and getting plenty of sleep, residents in Marble Bar share their top tips to weather a heatwave.

08/01/2026

From Academy Award-winning performances to classic Australian comedy, fill the last moments of your holidays with these free movies and TV series.

08/01/2026

There is no lounging by the pool for these travellers, who are spending a week swimming the remote waters of the Turkish Lycian coast.

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There is no lounging by the pool for these travellers, who are spending a week swimming the remote waters of the Turkish Lycian coast.

08/01/2026

A 20-year-old man has died after his quad bike crashed on a forestry road in northern Tasmania, with police saying it is the third serious all-terrain vehicle crash in recent weeks.

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A 20-year-old man has died after his quad bike crashed on a forestry road in northern Tasmania, with police saying it is the third serious all-terrain vehicle crash in recent weeks.

07/01/2026

Have you bought, or are you trying to buy or build your first home in Tasmania? Tell us about your experience.

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07/01/2026

Surf Lifesaving Tasmania is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) cameras being implemented on Tasmanian beaches, following early trial success in New South Wales.

Surveillance AI for Lifesaving (SAIL) is camera technology designed to spot people in danger beyond patrol flags.

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07/01/2026

The Tasmanian government has announced it is consulting on a redress scheme for mothers who were subject to historical forced adoption practices.
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A Tasmanian woman who was forced to give up her newborn daughter in 1969 says decisions about a planned redress scheme, which appear to have been made ahead of consultation, have made her feel worthless.

07/01/2026

If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Know what you need to do to keep your furry friends cool and safe during heatwaves.

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If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Know what you need to do to keep your furry friends cool and safe during heatwaves.