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Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers
Tasmania's Agriculture Sector Grows to $2.83 Billion Despite Tough Conditions
Tasmania Powers Ahead on Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers
Short Stay Levy to Keep More Tourism Revenue in Tasmania
Tasmania Commits Nearly $600 Million To Housing And Homelessness Support
State's Food and Beverage Industry Showcased at Major Retail Expo
Nicole Kidman, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy mourn death of Sam Neill
US carries out new wave of strikes on Iran
Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers
Tasmania's Agriculture Sector Grows to $2.83 Billion Despite Tough Conditions
Tasmania Powers Ahead on Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers
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.
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.
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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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk’s rival Starlink to win business in Africa’s most advanced economy.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, local health officials said Wednesday, as strikes continue almost daily despite a months-old ceasefire with Hamas. On Wednesday, three members of a family were killed in central Gaza, Al Aqsa Hospital officials said.
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