What's in the News?

• 'Made it very attractive': Free rides luring thousands more onto buses

  The temporary ability to catch public transport for free is turning some Tasmanians into "converts", while others are using it for new experiences. 2026-04-08 08:56:25

• Reefs at risk as warming water sees sea urchins spread further

  Millions of destructive sea urchins are spreading from NSW into Victoria and Tasmania and the chair of a Senate inquiry says reefs are at risk unless there is decisive action. 2026-04-08 04:42:07

• Three-day hearing set for Grace Tame abuser over alleged 'menacing' social posts

  Nicolaas Bester, who was previously found guilty of sexually abusing Grace Tame, has been deemed unfit to stand trial over allegations he made "menacing" posts directed at her on social media. 2026-04-08 04:09:30

• Tasmania Police told authority it was not part of mandatory child abuse reporting

  The child safety regulator sought a law change after receiving "concerning" correspondence from Tasmania Police, which said its officers were not bound by a key child protection measure. 2026-04-07 19:30:34

• Tourist hotspots share how fuel crisis impacted long weekend visitors

  It was a mixed weekend for many tourism businesses across the country, amid fears that rising fuel costs would keep people home. For some, it was business as usual, but fuel uncertainty has many in the sector feeling nervous about the months ahead. 2026-04-07 05:14:32