Explore the ABC Authorities determine Tasmanian power station fire was accidental The fire service confirms the blaze that gutted the Tungatinah Power Station last week began on the assembly bay floor and was accidental. Topic: Industrial Fires Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:27am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:27am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:27am Authorities determine Tasmanian power station fire was accidental The fire service confirms the blaze that gutted the Tungatinah Power Station last week began on the assembly bay floor and was accidental. Topic: Industrial Fires Full booking capacity for new Spirit ferries not yet available, ahead of first sailings Travellers hoping to jump on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries with their cars and caravans in the coming months may have to wait, with bookings still limited to the capacity of the current ships. But TT-Line says that's not forever. Topic: Tourism and Leisure Industry Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 8:19am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 8:19am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 8:19am Full booking capacity for new Spirit ferries not yet available, ahead of first sailings Travellers hoping to jump on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries with their cars and caravans in the coming months may have to wait, with bookings still limited to the capacity of the current ships. But TT-Line says that's not forever. Topic: Tourism and Leisure Industry Patient told of year-long wait for colonoscopy after positive bowel cancer screen Tony returned a positive result from a bowel cancer screening kit in June. Almost three months later, he is still waiting for an endoscopy to find out if he has cancer. Topic: Public Health Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 11:45am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 11:45am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 11:45am Patient told of year-long wait for colonoscopy after positive bowel cancer screen Tony returned a positive result from a bowel cancer screening kit in June. Almost three months later, he is still waiting for an endoscopy to find out if he has cancer. Topic: Public Health Data centre builder's deal with AFL club defended by team boss The Tasmania Devils have signed a six-year sponsorship deal with artificial intelligence infrastructure company Firmus Technologies. The AI company and club say it's a natural pairing — but not all are convinced. Topic: Sports Organisations Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:06am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:06am Thu 10 Sep 2026 at 10:06am Data centre builder's deal with AFL club defended by team boss The Tasmania Devils have signed a six-year sponsorship deal with artificial intelligence infrastructure company Firmus Technologies. The AI company and club say it's a natural pairing — but not all are convinced. Topic: Sports Organisations Visitor tax on short-stay accommodation dies in Tasmanian parliament A Tasmanian government push to introduce a visitor tax on short-stay accommodation has been defeated in the state's upper house with Labor and multiple independents voting it down. Topic: Housing Policy Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:25pm Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:25pm Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:25pm Visitor tax on short-stay accommodation dies in Tasmanian parliament A Tasmanian government push to introduce a visitor tax on short-stay accommodation has been defeated in the state's upper house with Labor and multiple independents voting it down. Topic: Housing Policy Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret Unnamed companies are looking at setting up six data centres in Tasmania, a parliamentary document reveals. Topic: Data Centres Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 1:56pm Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 1:56pm Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 1:56pm Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret Unnamed companies are looking at setting up six data centres in Tasmania, a parliamentary document reveals. Topic: Data Centres 'Lowering the bar': New Tasmanian targets may mean longer surgery waits A revised Tasmanian Health Department performance target will allow for almost one in three patients to wait longer than they should for elective surgery. Topic: Public Health Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 9:08am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 9:08am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 9:08am 'Lowering the bar': New Tasmanian targets may mean longer surgery waits A revised Tasmanian Health Department performance target will allow for almost one in three patients to wait longer than they should for elective surgery. Topic: Public Health Can Australia produce another outback film classic? Forty years on from Paul Hogan's iconic role as Crocodile Dundee, tourism and production houses are still riding an economic high on its success. But could another box office hit be hard to recreate? Topic: Film Industry Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:55am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:55am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 4:55am Can Australia produce another outback film classic? Forty years on from Paul Hogan's iconic role as Crocodile Dundee, tourism and production houses are still riding an economic high on its success. But could another box office hit be hard to recreate? Topic: Film Industry Gun law reform in Tasmania on knife's edge with independent holding casting vote Proposed reforms to Tasmania's gun laws sit on a knife's edge, with one independent MP likely to hold the casting vote when debate resumes on Thursday. Topic: Gun Control Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 8:17am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 8:17am Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 8:17am Gun law reform in Tasmania on knife's edge with independent holding casting vote Proposed reforms to Tasmania's gun laws sit on a knife's edge, with one independent MP likely to hold the casting vote when debate resumes on Thursday. Topic: Gun Control Court bolter tackled by police wanted to kiss partner goodbye A man who escaped police custody wanted to kiss his partner goodbye, a Tasmanian court has heard. Topic: Courts Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:50pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:50pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:50pm Court bolter tackled by police wanted to kiss partner goodbye A man who escaped police custody wanted to kiss his partner goodbye, a Tasmanian court has heard. Tasmanian labradoodle breeders charged over animal cruelty allegations The former owners of a Tasmanian labradoodle breeding business have been charged with cruelty to animals and a string of other offences. Topic: Courts Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:17pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:17pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:17pm Tasmanian labradoodle breeders charged over animal cruelty allegations The former owners of a Tasmanian labradoodle breeding business have been charged with cruelty to animals and a string of other offences. Ex-chief psychiatrist 'rendered unemployable' gets licence conditions removed Tasmania's former chief psychiatrist has had conditions on his medical registration removed, after earlier admitting to professional misconduct by prescribing medication to his partner. Topic: Doctors and Medical Professionals Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 11:19am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 11:19am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 11:19am Ex-chief psychiatrist 'rendered unemployable' gets licence conditions removed Tasmania's former chief psychiatrist has had conditions on his medical registration removed, after earlier admitting to professional misconduct by prescribing medication to his partner. Topic: Doctors and Medical Professionals Day sailings to end with new Spirit of Tasmania ferries The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service between Tasmania and the mainland will take no paying passengers for a week in late October as new ships are tested. Topic: Marine Transport Industry Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:17am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:17am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:17am Day sailings to end with new Spirit of Tasmania ferries The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service between Tasmania and the mainland will take no paying passengers for a week in late October as new ships are tested. Topic: Marine Transport Industry Animal cruelty claims lead to calls for salmon industry investigation A request for an immediate investigation into salmon industry practices has been made to Biosecurity Tasmania regarding possible breaches to the state's Animal Welfare Act. Topic: Livestock Health and Welfare Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:43am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:43am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 6:43am Animal cruelty claims lead to calls for salmon industry investigation A request for an immediate investigation into salmon industry practices has been made to Biosecurity Tasmania regarding possible breaches to the state's Animal Welfare Act. Topic: Livestock Health and Welfare Government cites cost of living as reason to break its promise on recycling Industry groups say they were left blindsided by the federal government's decision to scrap mandatory standards for packaging. Topic: Recycling and Waste Management Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:01am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:01am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 5:01am Government cites cost of living as reason to break its promise on recycling

Industry groups say they were left blindsided by the federal government's decision to scrap mandatory standards for packaging. Topic: Recycling and Waste Management Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcome private ownership to the competition. Topic: Cricket Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:22pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:22pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:22pm Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcome private ownership to the competition. Fourth Tasmanian road fatality in a week sparks police plea A fourth fatality on Tasmanian roads within a week has led police to call for drivers to be safe "every time they travel". Topic: Road Accidents and Incidents Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 12:21pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 12:21pm Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 12:21pm Fourth Tasmanian road fatality in a week sparks police plea A fourth fatality on Tasmanian roads within a week has led police to call for drivers to be safe "every time they travel". Topic: Road Accidents and Incidents Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator to be in debt until 2052, inquiry hears T-Line says the introduction of the new ships will result in an end to daytime sailing, due to increased freight and passenger capacity, as the ferry operator also confirms there will be eight days during the ship changeover with no sailings at all. Topic: State and Territory Government Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 8:11am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 8:11am Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 8:11am Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator to be in debt until 2052, inquiry hears T-Line says the introduction of the new ships will result in an end to daytime sailing, due to increased freight and passenger capacity, as the ferry operator also confirms there will be eight days during the ship changeover with no sailings at all. Topic: State and Territory Government Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast in July pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court. Topic: Courts Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 12:16pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 12:16pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 12:16pm Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast in July pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court. Two men charged after stabbing at Spotlight store Police charge two men with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was stabbed. Topic: Crime Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm Two men charged after stabbing at Spotlight store Police charge two men with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was stabbed. Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit for purpose' planning portal The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco. Topic: Urban Development and Planning Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 8:57am Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 8:57am Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 8:57am Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit for purpose' planning portal The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco. Topic: Urban Development and Planning Tungatinah is gone. Its story remains Unless you have a connection to Hydro Tasmania, there is a good chance that this week was the first time you had ever heard of Tungatinah Power Station. The hydro-electric power station was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night — with the cause of the blaze unknown. Topic: History Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:55am Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:55am Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 7:55am Tungatinah is gone. Its story remains Unless you have a connection to Hydro Tasmania, there is a good chance that this week was the first time you had ever heard of Tungatinah Power Station. The hydro-electric power station was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night — with the cause of the blaze unknown. Five children in hospital after strong winds pick up two jumping castles Five children have been taken to hospital after jumping castles were picked up by winds in two separate incidents across Australia on one day. Topic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 6:08pm Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 6:08pm Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 6:08pm Five children in hospital after strong winds pick up two jumping castles Five children have been taken to hospital after jumping castles were picked up by winds in two separate incidents across Australia on one day. Topic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents Devils hold heads high after VFL season-ending loss to Bombers A rainy North Hobart VFL semi-final has ended in disappointment for Tassie fans, with the Devils going down to Essendon by 27 points. Topic: VFL Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 4:02pm Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 4:02pm Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 4:02pm Devils hold heads high after VFL season-ending loss to Bombers A rainy North Hobart VFL semi-final has ended in disappointment for Tassie fans, with the Devils going down to Essendon by 27 points. Extreme heat, winds and flooding rains: Wild weather set for eastern states A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend. Topic: Weather Forecasts Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 5:43am Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 5:43am Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 5:43am Extreme heat, winds and flooding rains: Wild weather set for eastern states A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend. Topic: Weather Forecasts Full booking capacity for new Spirit ferries not yet available, ahead of first sailings Full booking capacity for new Spirit ferries not yet available, ahead of first sailings Authorities determine Tasmanian power station fire was accidental Authorities determine Tasmanian power station fire was accidental Data centre builder's deal with AFL club defended by team boss Data centre builder's deal with AFL club defended by team boss Patient told of year-long wait for colonoscopy after positive bowel cancer screen Patient told of year-long wait for colonoscopy after positive bowel cancer screen Visitor tax on short-stay accommodation dies in Tasmanian parliament Visitor tax on short-stay accommodation dies in Tasmanian parliament Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret 'How is that fair': Small businesses fume over shock Australia Post fees 'How is that fair': Small businesses fume over shock Australia Post fees Rib contouring surgery raises ethical concerns in Australia Rib contouring surgery raises ethical concerns in Australia Apple's new CEO unveils iPhone with biggest price tag yet Apple's new CEO unveils iPhone with biggest price tag yet 25 years on, the twin brothers left behind still carry weight of 9/11 25 years on, the twin brothers left behind still carry weight of 9/11