• Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers
  • Tasmania's Agriculture Sector Grows to $2.83 Billion
  • Tasmania Powers Ahead on Energy Infrastructure
  • Australia and Canada Sign $1.75B Deal
  • Rutte Praises Trump's Actions on Iran
Short Stay Levy to Keep More Tourism Revenue in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Government says its new short stay levy will help ensure more tourism revenue remains in the state, while supporting housing initiatives and protecting local jobs and businesses. The Government argues the levy reflects major changes in Tasmania's accommodation sector, where international booking platforms now hold significant influence and collect substantial commissions from local operators.

Tasmania Commits Nearly $600 Million To Housing And Homelessness Support

The Tasmanian Government will invest almost $600 million in housing and homelessness initiatives over the next four years as part of the 2026-27 Budget. The funding package aims to strengthen frontline support services while continuing investment in new housing and infrastructure projects across the state.

State's Food and Beverage Industry Showcased at Major Retail Expo

Tasmanian food and beverage producers are being showcased on a dedicated state stand for the first time at one of Australia's largest supplier-to-retailer trade events. Around 10 Tasmanian businesses are taking part in the Co-operative Supermarkets Australia Direct2Store Expo, being held in Sydney from today until Friday, 8 May 2026.

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All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'

NEW YORK (AP) – All 32 of the nation’s biggest banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress test” of the financial system, the central bank said Wednesday, a sign that the banking system would remain healthy even if a major economic contraction occurred.

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Anthropic's Mythos found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems

WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that one of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models had identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise.

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Poll: How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) – Duane Mitchell has big plans for America’s 250th anniversary. Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July.

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Rutte praises Trump's actions on Iran, insists NATO allies are with him

Rutte praises Trump’s actions on Iran, insists NATO allies are with him

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Poll: How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) – Duane Mitchell has big plans for America’s 250th anniversary. Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July.

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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers?

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law: President Donald Trump.

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics
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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine
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