ABC Northern Tasmania

16/11/2025

More than 90 Tasmanians who have been medically cleared to leave hospital are not able to because they are waiting for an aged care place or NDIS support. Premier Jeremy Rockliff says it's "not good enough" and is calling on the federal government to increase hospital funding.

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More than 90 Tasmanians who have been medically cleared to leave hospital are not able to because they are waiting for an aged care place or NDIS support. Premier Jeremy Rockliff says it's "not good enough" and is calling on the federal government to increase hospital funding.

15/11/2025

Documents obtained under Right to Information laws have revealed conditions at a thoroughbred horse breeder operating in Tasmania's south failed to meet basic animal welfare standards, horses were emaciated and partially blind with body and muscle weakness.

The documents also show animal welfare complaints were made to the RSPCA over more than 14 years about the number of horses on the property, and the horses' lack of access to food, water and shelter.

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Investigators warned the "situation" at a horse stud in the state's south "is likely to [be] the next welfare issue hitting the news".

15/11/2025

Hobart's landmark Museum of Old and New Art has racked up a staggering amount in losses since it opened in 2011, but founder David Walsh is still building.

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Hobart's landmark Museum of Old and New Art has racked up a staggering amount in losses since it opened in 2011, but founder David Walsh is still building.

14/11/2025

The Tasmanian government has released a discussion paper for its proposed state-owned insurance company but has yet to undertake any financial modelling.

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Critics of a state-owned insurance company proposal say TasInsure has "no business case ... no financial modelling and experts are saying it is extremely risky to the state's budget position", as draft legislation is produced for consultation.

13/11/2025

Starting from early next year, landlords in Tasmania will not be able to stop renters from owning pets unless they have a "reasonable" rationale backed by an independent tribunal.

13/11/2025

Tasmania's public sector workers have knocked back a 3 per cent pay rise that the government insists is fair given the tight budget. But what does 'fair' look like when compared to other states?

13/11/2025

Farmed Atlantic salmon have been selectively bred to be more resistant to warmer waters and a deadly bacterial disease in a bid to control the drivers of last summer's mass fish death.

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A salmon mass mortality event caused by a bacterial outbreak has given scientists "a lot of genetic knowledge" to put to use in a selective breeding program.

13/11/2025

Following the closure of Callington flour mill in 2019, head miller Peter Schutz decided to open his own in his backyard, and now supplies bakeries, restaurants and home bakers across the state with his stone-milled flour.

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When the Callington flour mill in Oatlands closed six years ago , the demand for quality local flour remained.

13/11/2025

We're halfway through November but, with another week of rain and low temperatures forecast, it still may be too soon to remove the electric blanket. ❄️

What winter habits are you still clinging to - flannelette sheets, slow cooker, puffer jacket or Ugg boots?

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13/11/2025

Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.

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Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.

12/11/2025

What a night Tassie! 🌌

Stargazers across the country have enjoyed a rare aurora australis overnight, after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions.

Strong geomagnetic storm conditions are expected to continue today, before declining over Friday.

Video: Fergus Gregory

12/11/2025

Starting from early next year, landlords in Tasmania will not be able to stop renters from owning pets unless they have a "reasonable" rationale backed by an independent tribunal.

The law change represents a big shift for Tasmania's rental landscape, where currently fewer than 20 per cent of advertised rentals say they will consider applicants with pets.

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Under the updated legislation, landlords now need a "reasonable" rationale to say no to a tenant having pets — and that reasonableness can only be decided by an independent tribunal.