What's in the News?

• Judge's social media posts at centre of sexual abuse verdict appeal

  A former Hobart teacher sued by a former student over allegations of repeated sexual abuse has filed an appeal on the grounds of social media posts made by the judge presiding over his case. 2026-05-12 06:47:10

• Bungled Spirits ferry replacement project cost $717m more than forecast

  The Spirit of Tasmania ferry replacement program has cost $717 million more than was forecast in the original business case, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. 2026-05-12 05:02:02

• Canvas developer Instructure says 'agreement' reached with hackers

  The company at the centre of a cyber attack involving online learning platform Canvas, which is used right across Australia,  says it has reached an "agreement" with the hackers responsible. 2026-05-12 04:36:58

• Rain forecast from the tropics to Tasmania after Australia's driest April

  In a welcome twist of weather variability, the first north-west cloudband of 2026 will finally develop over Australia this week, delivering a broad band of rain. 2026-05-11 20:19:09

• The 'disheartening' home ownership quandary central to tonight's budget

  Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the federal budget tonight. It's expected to tackle housing inequity, but will it bring back the great Australian dream? 2026-05-11 19:30:45