Tasmania

Western Australia leads the other states on lower taxes, energy prices and high wages growth.

The best and worst states for economic performance ranked

A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators. So, who came first? And who came last?

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The Nightly Editor-in-Chief Anthony De Ceglie and The Nightly editor Sarah-Jane Tasker.

The Nightly will fight for common sense & mainstream middle

Seven West Media has launched a new national digital newspaper and website. We believe it can make a difference. And we believe the country needs it. Sensible news, for mainstream Australia that’s free.

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Volunteers, police and a rescue helicopter were involved in the search for the missing diver. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)

Body found in search for missing diver off Tasmania’s coast

Search efforts began on Monday night after a man, believed to be in his 30s, didn’t return to the group he was diving with.

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An inquiry witness accused Dr Peter Renshaw of falsifying medical death certificates. (HANDOUT/COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSES TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE)

Former hospital boss accused of falsifying death certificates

A nurse told the inquiry into a former executive at a Tasmanian hospital that she received 11 reports from medical staff disclosing alleged misconduct relating to the death of a patient.

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There are 739 people recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Every inspirational Aussie on the Aus Day Honours List

Hundreds of Australians have been recognised with a 2024 Australia Day Honour, including four who have been appointed the highest, AC, distinction.

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A man holds up the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion day rally at Belmore Park on January 26, 2024 in Sydney,

Invasion Day protests across Australia as tensions grow

Invasion Day and Survival Day protests are being held in every capital city around Australia with thousands of demonstrators expected to attend.

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Queen Mary and King Frederick X, along with their son Prince Christian, attended Danish parliament. (AP PHOTO)

Mary steps out as Queen for right royal reception

Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has begun her royal duties in her new role by attending a reception at Denmark's parliament.

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Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

Excitement grows as 'our Mary' set to be Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

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