• Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers
  • Tasmania's Agriculture Sector Grows to $2.83 Billion
  • Tasmania Powers Ahead on Energy Infrastructure
  • Timing Glitch Was Behind Telstra's Outage
  • US Launches Aistrikes 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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Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.

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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.

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IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) – The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies.

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US launches airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.

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The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran late Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire.

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Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia

NEW YORK (AP) – After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans.

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