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'I just panicked': Woman tells inquest she had no idea she had hit and killed partner with car

Melissa Oates says she heard a "bang" and "panicked", but insists she had no idea she had struck her partner with her vehicle at high speed while he walked home late at night. But an inquest into Jari Wise's 2020 death has heard evidence at odds with her account.
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A young woman and a man smile for a selfie while sitting in a car.

Woman's husband administered morphine while waiting for ambulance

A man still grieving the loss of his mother in January says Tasmanian ambulance paramedics had to ask him to provide blankets and pillows to transport her safely and comfortably — meanwhile, an inquiry into the service hears apologies over long wait times and inadequate care.
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Ambulance Tasmania paramedic at rear of vehicle.

analysis:The two rogue MPs are in a delicate bargaining position — as neither may survive an election

Australia's last Liberal government has been on the brink of an early election for nine months. So how does Jeremy Rockliff keep surviving? The answer could be a fear of what comes next.
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Two men, one wearing a grey suit and a hat, the other a blue suit, flank a shorter blonde woman.

When Harry could no longer clench a fist during karate classes, it signalled the start of a long, painful journey

Harry was 10 when clenching his fists during karate classes became difficult. But the real turning point came when he asked his mum and dad to stop hugging him because it hurt too much.
Harry Dannock in karate uniform.

Visitors loved 'the little world of little moles'. We found out what happened to the holiday park diorama

Many Tasmanians fondly remember Mole Hill Fantasy — a popular 1980-90s attraction for locals and tourists alike. We look into what happened to it.
Mole Hill Fantasy Postcard Scan

analysis:The premier is unequivocal: if Tasmania goes to an early election, it'll be the fault of the two 'defectors'

Speaking to Stateline, Premier Jeremy Rockliff is unequivocal: if Tasmania goes to an early election, it'll be the fault of independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander, writes Adam Langenberg.
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A male politician sits in a suit during an interview.

Tasmanian premier's proposed deal to avoid early election 'a mockery', key independent says

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff issues an ultimatum to the two Liberal-turned-independent MPs who continue to threaten his government — get in line or face the prospect of an early election.
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Lara Alexander, John Tucker and Jeremy Rockliff.

EPA warns lead contamination from Tasmanian metal recycler a 'public health issue'

Tasmania's EPA has ordered a north Tasmanian scrap metal facility to immediately stop using a metal shredder after "elevated levels of lead" were found in the dust it produced. 
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A satellite view of a scrap metal processing site with large stockpiles of metal.

Horse trainer Ben Yole's neighbour blew the whistle on him. She finally feels 'vindicated'

 Janet Ainscow lives next door to the stable of Tasmania's leading harness racing trainer. She's been speaking out about allegations of team driving at race meets, and the conditions horses are being kept in. It's taken years, but she now feels vindicated.
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A woman leans on a fence on a rural property.

'I said X-ray and she said no': The stories you told us about Tasmania's healthcare system

We ask people for their experiences of Tasmania's ailing health system and hear of misdiagnoses, long waits for treatment or, worse still, no treatment at all. But we also receive some good reports.
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Timothy King

'Dark day for Tasmania's harness racing': Long-awaited report makes findings of race fixing, animal abuse

A 10-month investigation into Tasmania's harness racing industry has found individuals within the industry engaged in team driving, race fixing and animal abuse.
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A man holds a bunch of bridles.

Man accused of murdering Tasmanian teen Shyanne-Lee Tatnell pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who went missing in northern Tasmania last year, pleads not guilty to murder.
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A man in a t-shirt holds a wedge-tailed eagle on his gloved hand in a living room.

Cute, cuddly and endangered. Two devils orphaned after their mother is believed to be hit by a car

A wildlife carer has counted more Tasmanian devil deaths on a notorious stretch of road in the six months since the speed limit was reduced, than over the same period in previous years.
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Two Tasmanian Devils sit in a persons lap, wrapped in a blanket.

Always a gamble for aurora australis chasers as Southern Lights no-show

The official space weather alert wording was careful and contained no guarantees, but veteran aurora australis hunter Margaret Sonneman said that would not stop those keen for a chance to photograph a cosmic light show. 
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Purple and yellow lights on the horizon from the top of a mountain.

Tasmania is home to the tallest flowering plants in the world. Fire is now their biggest threat

Brett Mifsud has travelled to Tasmania for more than 30 years to find and measure the state's largest trees. He fears increasingly frequent and intense fires mean this could be the last generation of giants. 
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A man standing next to a giant tree in the forest.

Waiting for goods from overseas? There's a 'perfect storm' of issues causing delays

Consumers have been warned they face long delays and higher prices for goods as shipping and port problems cause delays across the world. 
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A large ship being guided by two small tug boats

Former police officer used positions of authority to abuse children for three decades, report finds

A Tasmanian police officer who died by suicide while under investigation is described as a "charismatic" groomer in a review that details three decades of offending.
Tasmanian Police Officer Paul Reynolds at a press conference.

'I thought I could get it sorted in a couple of days': Lengthy mammogram waits, out-of-pocket costs for women

With one in seven Australian women likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, concern is growing about the wait times for diagnostic mammograms around the country.
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A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer

How free service for pet owners experiencing homelessness is making the world a better place

Struggling with life on the streets and looking after an aggressive dog, Mark turned to Pets in the Park for support. The service is experiencing an increase in demand as more Australians are forced into homelessness.
A man with a grey beard sits at an outdoor table, smiling at the camera.

For a transgender man going through menopause, Shane feels there aren't a lot of resources out there

As discussions surrounding menopause increasingly find their place in mainstream conversations, one healthcare worker is creating a podcast exploring what menopause is like for trans men and gender-diverse people.
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A man wearing a grey hoodie with pink writing stares off camera.

Councillor let go after missing meetings due to caring for husband with brain tumour

A woman who lost her position on her local council due to three missed meetings while caring for her dying husband wants law reform to spare others the same "devastating" fate.
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A man is bed bound in a hospital, holding up a copy of a book while a woman wraps her arms around his shoulders.

Why young Tasmanians who move to the mainland might be better off

Young people relocating interstate for work or study is a familiar story in Tasmania. New research shows those who leave the island state are better off when it comes to work and education outcomes.
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A young woman looks into the camera unsmiling, she is sat on a rattan chair next to a pot plant.

Trail of destruction as Tasmanian log truck tips, spilling logs into home

A Glengarry family were lucky to be away from home when a truck negotiating a sweeping bend tipped and spilled logs into their yard and home.
A ruin of white timber fence paneling strewn across a lawn.

Grassroots group launches last-ditch appeal against wind farm on 'wild and beautiful' Robbins Island

Environmental activists and community members fighting a wind farm planned for Robbins Island, off Tasmania's north-west, say their upcoming court appeal is likely to be the end of the road for them, with money — and hope — running dry.
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Kim Anderson photographed in a grassy field.

NDIS says 'no' to funding state judo champion's special suit he needs to compete

James Gittus's family says the suit means the Tasmanian state judo champion can compete and train without an increased risk of injury as well as go to school full time.
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A young boy practicing judo.