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TASMANIA
Follow the latest stories from all across Australia's island state
Common(wealth) Knowledge #96: Tasmania's radical approach to separation of church and state
The proposal that almost ended government funding for private schools.
The 19th team: Tasmania's AFL licence all but formalised following stadium funding announcement
The announcement of a multi-million dollar project has all but sealed the deal for Tassie to enter the competition.
The Franklin Dam controversy: When politics meets the law
How Australia’s treaty obligations can change Australian law.
ANALYSIS: What the AFL could learn from the Tasmania JackJumpers
The JackJumpers are the new team and in they've already attracted thousands of fans - so what can the AFL learn?
Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?
Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.
6 News looking for young passionate journalists to join growing team
In 2023, we'll celebrate our 4th birthday.
LIVE UPDATES: Products recalled as Australia deals with potentially hallucinogenic spinach
Recalls have been issued by multiple retailers.
Everything you need-to-know about the Pembroke by-election in Tasmania
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labor MLC Jo Siejka.
A comprehensive list of political parties that are unregistered or have never ran in elections
Plenty of parties have been formed over the years - but not all have run in elections.
A complete A-Z list of every political party that's ever existed in Australia
Yes, we're even including ones that never ran & ones that existed before federation.
1 day to go: We look at Tasmania, The Greens & other minor parties
6 News will be live all election night from 6pm AEST.
PM's security vehicle crashes in Tasmania
One of the Prime Minister's security cars has collided with a ute causing it to roll off the road. A four-wheel-drive vehicle, which was...
Peter Gutwein resigns as Tasmanian Premier & from parliament in shock announcement
The announcement came in a press conference earlier this afternoon.
All the places in Australia currently under lockdown restrictions
Misinformation about Australia's COVID-19 situation continues to spread online, months after the majority of people left lockdown.
New close contact definition & isolation period REDUCED for COVID-19 cases, PM announces
The announcement from Scott Morrison came after a National Cabinet meeting.
Misinformation about the Devonport jumping castle tragedy spreads online
Multiple images of previous jumping castle incidents have been used instead of real ones taken recently.
Everything we know about the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport
A non-stop stream of flowers, cards & teddies continues to be seen outside the school.
ABC reporter slams Twitter users over comments about PM's visit to Hillcrest Primary School
"Five kids died and you make this about politics?"
5 children dead after jumping castle blown into air in Tasmania
Multiple political leaders have now spoken about the tragedy.
Who are Australia's leaders & health officials?
Australian authorities have been in the international spotlight in recent months over COVID-19 restrictions.
Liberal MP Bridget Archer responds to viral image of her with Josh Frydenberg
The Member for Bass today crossed the floor to support an independent bill for a federal integrity commission.
Tim Paine QUITS as Australian Test Cricket captain over sexting scandal
The announcement comes ahead of this Summer's Ashes Series.
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