Group claims IS message on Tas website and other top stories

Group claims IS message on Tas website

A group has claimed responsibility for hacking the Hobart International Airport website and posting a statement supporting the radical Islamist group ISIS, also known as Islamic State or IS. Tasmania Police say messages identical to the one that ... >> view original

Protesters take 'super trawler' dispute to River Derwent

"Well I think besides the fact that they'd be quite happy to get crew and staff from Tasmania, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to unload in Tasmania if it wasn't for the negativity they're getting from the public and also the research we're going to ... >> view original

Poultry fans flock to Hobart sale as backyard egg production grows in popularity

Dozens of chook lovers and hundreds of birds have flocked to Hobart for the annual Poultry Information and Sale Day. Breeders have noticed an increase in the number of backyard keepers, driven by the slow food movement and the high price of free range ... >> view original

Tasmania's sensational comeback wins in the Cup

Trailing 2-0 with just 10-minutes left against Hobart Zebras, super-sub Lewis Verdouw came on to save United. He set up Nick Cuthbertson's goal to halve the deficit before scoring himself five minutes from the end to send the match to extra-time. But ... >> view original

Artefacts dating back to Tasmania's first European settlers uncovered

Archaeologists have found dozens of artefacts which date back to the first years of European settlement in Hobart. Gun flint, clay pipes and arrowhead bricks have all been uncovered at the Montpelier Retreat site, which is soon to be developed. The ... >> view original

Hobart starts poppy Anzac tribute

A floral Anzac tribute in Tasmania will serve as an important reminder of the sacrifices of war, the state's RSL president says. Robert Dick on Monday joined Premier Will Hodgman to launch a poppy field of remembrance on the lawns of Hobart's ... >> view original

Tasmania's health system underfunded by $500m, analyst warns

The Commonwealth Grants Commission will this year give the State Government $266 million to meet Tasmania's special health needs, an increase of $97 million on last year's allocation for health. But Mr Goddard told 936 ABC Hobart that unless there is a ... >> view original

The food heroes behind Tasmania's culinary revolution

The innovative menu by Neil Perry, Peter Gilmore and Ben Shewry drew oohs and ahs, but attendees eating their way around Hobart in the surrounding days were also quick to note that many of the dishes served in local restaurants rivalled the best ... >> view original

Father carries son for six days on Overland Track

FELICITY OGILVIE: Its' not the first time Chris Duffy has been on an adventure with his son in Tasmania. In 2009 he kayaked with Jack from Launceston around the East Coast to Hobart, raising $70,000 for a local disability support centre St Giles. This ... >> view original

Fishermen winched to safety in Tas

Three fishermen rescued after their boat developed engine troublePerth Now >> view original