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The number of people killed on our roads in 2023 was significantly down on the horrendous 2022 figures but it’s not the time for celebrations. Thirty four people died on Tasmanian roads in 2023, 17 fewer than in 2022 and below the five-year ave...

As part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is backing industry to grow jobs and invest in vital job-creating projects around Tasmania.The Tasmanian Government is backing in the State’...

Wannabe Labor Leader Dean Winter is poised to move one step closer to the Labor Party’s top job, with summer political assassination of current Deputy Leader Anita Dow. With Mr Winter prepared to provide a running commentary on the opening of a...

Close to 100,000 visitors ate, drank and danced into the evenings at what’s being touted as the best Taste of Summer festival ever.Minister for Stadia and Events, Nic Street, said this year’s Taste of Summer was a roaring success as visit...

The Rockliff Liberal Goverment is working hard to make Tasmanian roads safer and more efficient. Motorists travelling through the state’s north-east this holiday season will have a safer journey with works completed on several Tasman Highway up...

A new industry is brewing for Tasmania with FermenTas’ Australian-first Fermentation Hub starting to take shape at Legana, following a $1.7 million grant from the Tasmanian Government. The grant is part of the Government’s 2030 Strong Pla...

Responsible cat ownership must be a shared responsibility if we are to reduce the impact of cats on the environment and agriculture, now and into the future. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, has today released the Tasmanian Ca...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has taken further steps to ensure the Devonport port redevelopment remains on track to meet its goals. In an exciting development, the first of the new Spirit of Tasmania ships has successfully completed the first tri...

Work is underway to double the School Lunch Program from 30 to 60 schools by 2026, to support our student’s wellbeing and learning. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said supporting the wellbeing of young people and enhancing their engagement ...

Growth and opportunity in Tasmania’s forests were front and centre of discussions at today’s refreshed Forestry Roundtable. Under the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s pro-growth settings for forestry, jobs, confidence, investment and ...

Nearly 40 passionate healthcare advocates from around the State have met in Campbell Town for the Tasmanian Health Senate. This year the Tasmanian Health Senate is focussing on Tasmania’s health workforce. The Tasmanian Health Senate brings tog...

The Tasmanian Government is updating the State’s biosecurity regulations for livestock traceability to provide strong measures now and for the future. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said strong traceability measures wo...

The new Larapi* Child and Family Learning Centre in Wynyard officially opened yesterday, providing a welcoming space for our youngest children and their families and carers in the Waratah-Wynyard area.The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on...

The Tasmanian Government has today released Change for Children, a 10-year Strategy for upholding the rights of children by preventing, identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Government has worked closely w...

A new multi-agency taskforce is accelerating and enhancing actions already underway to reform the youth justice system, through the Tasmanian Government’s Youth Justice Blueprint 2024-2034.  Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Tasmanian Gover...

Applications for the 2024-25 Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize are open.The Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize aims to promote and preserve the meaning of the Anzac spirit in the Tasmanian community.Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Guy Barnett, said th...

Tasmania is set to exhibit the best in the state’s video gaming industry with the launch of a new Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase in 2024.Minister for the Arts, Madeleine Ogilvie, announced the new showcase at the Hobart launch of Giant M...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to deliver our vision for the future of health care in Tasmania with the release of the Long-Term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 Implementation Plan. Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy B...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes data released by the Independent Environmental Regulator which shows a clear trend of improving oxygen levels in Macquarie Harbour. Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan, said EPA scientists have found the ...

A tender to deliver matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been released, marking a key milestone in the project. The Australian and Tasmanian governments have each committed $65 million to redevelo...

The 2024 Festival of Voices has officially opened, with a huge program full of local, interstate and international acts set to warm up Tasmanian audiences.Minister for Sport and Events, Nic Street said Festival of Voices is an event that all Tasmania...

Tasmania Police’s Operation Safe Arrival wraps up today but motorists and road users doing the wrong thing will continue to be targeted.Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis said that tragically three people lost their...

The Albanese Government needs to start negotiating in good faith with states and territories on funding for Australian roads. Federal Labor Minister Catherine King has failed to provide a draft agreement that is acceptable to states and territories i...

The Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund Chair Ian Sauer has been re-appointed for the next two years, following further investment by the Tasmanian Government in the Fund.Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the re-appointment comes ...

In a boost for rural and regional Tasmania, the Tasmanian Liberal Government has outlined our incentive package to attract up to 40 new GPs to rural and regional Tasmania for five years - fulfilling another key action under our 100 Day Plan. The GP I...