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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
At least two people killed and five injured after Russia's attack on Kyiv
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
What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
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
At least two people killed and five injured after Russia's attack on Kyiv
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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HONG KONG (AP) – Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC said Thursday it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
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TOKYO (AP) – Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence using Nvidia’s technology, bringing together what it said was the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The Brazilian government has decried the latest U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs against U.S. products. The United States on Wednesday said it would impose a new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil, citing unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy.
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The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified in recent days and an interim deal to end the fighting has collapsed less than a month after it was signed. The Memorandum of Understanding was supposed to halt all military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas.
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CAIRO (AP) – The leader of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Thursday that his group was ready to escalate its conflict with Saudi Arabia, after the two sides exchanged strikes on each other’s airports.
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At least two people killed and five injured after Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes as he’s escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November’s midterm elections.
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