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Tasmania is replacing its troubled youth detention center with a new facility that puts children's needs first, featuring small home-like buildings and cultural healing programs. The approach follows a major inquiry that exposed harm at the state's current youth prison.
When hurricane-force winds suddenly capsized eight boats during a youth sailing race in Tasmania, a perfectly coordinated rescue effort brought every single child safely to shore. Quick thinking, proper safety gear, and a community that showed up made all the difference.
After nearly 12 months of disputes, Tasmania's health workers suspended 127 work bans following breakthrough negotiations with the government. About 4,000 allied health workers could soon see better pay and conditions matching what police received.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
Australia's first international opera star, who died penniless in 1935, now has two statues in her hometown of Hobart. Amy Sherwin toured the world before Dame Nellie Melba became famous, and supporters want her inspiring story remembered.
When an 18-year-old threatened a mother and her children with a screwdriver during an attempted carjacking in Hobart, everyday heroes stepped in to help police safely end the danger. Their quick actions turned a terrifying moment into proof that strangers will protect strangers.
Over 216,000 founding members are preparing to secure seats for Tasmania's first AFL team debut in 2028. The Devils launch a phased membership system this month that gives fans early access to reserve their spot in history.
After 38 years, Ron returned to Tasmania's famous Overland Track with his daughter Maren, discovering how conservation efforts transformed one of Australia's toughest hikes into a sustainable wilderness experience. Their journey reveals how smart management can protect nature while welcoming more visitors.
After nearly 100 teachers were injured in classrooms, Tasmania's government launches a three-year plan focusing on preventing violence before it starts. The $7.89 million initiative prioritizes training, support systems, and helping students who struggle in traditional classrooms.
Two Tasmanian fishermen turned a boat fire disaster into their own rescue after burning their boots, ropes, and buoys to create a smoke signal that led rescuers straight to them. Their unconventional survival move worked, ending an eight-hour ordeal at sea.
Tasmanian households just got good news: their water bills will rise by $54 next year instead of the $91 increase originally proposed. The state's economic regulator stepped in to protect families from excessive cost increases while still allowing needed infrastructure work.
When screams rang out at a Tasmanian beach, four teenage boys didn't hesitate to dive into dangerous waters and save two swimmers swept 50 meters from shore. Their split-second decision and swimming skills turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and quick thinking.
When three young people were swept 50 meters out to sea at a Tasmanian beach, four teenage boys didn't hesitate to dive in and save them. One father says his son was just 30 seconds from drowning before the quick-thinking teens pulled him to safety.
When winter weather forced police to end their search for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, her family hired volunteers who found answers in just weeks. Their success shows how communities can help solve cases that seem impossible.
A 426-foot ferry just completed its first voyage powered entirely by batteries, marking a historic shift in maritime transportation. After years of development, Tasmania's Hull 096 is proving that massive ships can run whisper-quiet and emission-free.
Dave Grohl brought a Beaconsfield mining disaster survivor on stage in Tasmania, fulfilling an 18-year-old promise. In 2006, Brant Webb survived 14 days trapped underground by listening to Foo Fighters music.
When YouTuber Rob Parsons shared videos about a missing tourist case in remote Tasmania, outdoor enthusiasts from across Australia answered the call. His documentary work helped coordinate volunteers who made a breakthrough discovery in December.
A tour operator caught AI-generated content sending travelers to nonexistent Tasmanian hot springs. The company took down all AI articles and committed to thorough quality checks.
A spectacular aurora australis dazzled Australians across five states Tuesday night, with the southern lights visible as far north as Queensland's Hamilton Island. The rare celestial show brought communities outside to witness nature's most stunning light display together.
After years of heated debate, Tasmania's parliament has greenlit a $1.1 billion stadium that will bring the state its first elite professional football team. The Tasmania Devils will join the Australian Football League in 2028, marking a historic first for the island state.