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Dr Julie Sladden has been a vocal opponent of COVID-19 vaccines — now she's a Liberal candidate in the Tasmanian election. The AMA says it's "untenable", but the premier is backing her.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Labor insists it will "negotiate a better deal" on Tasmania's contract with the AFL, believing a stadium cannot be built at Macquarie Point — but that comes as news to the AFL's boss.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

While the mercury reached almost 50C in parts of Australia this week, Tasmania is bracing for its own heatwave — albeit at a far less ferocious temperature — and it'll bring the worst fire conditions of the summer.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

The Liberals promise if re-elected they'll reinstate confidence in Tasmania's public transport system by "taking back" some control of the public bus operator.

Heavy rains and lightning strikes have flooded homes, knocked out power and cut roads on Tasmania's east coast.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Ten years ago, Tasmania was ruled by a minority government. With an election on for March 23, and a solid chance of a repeat, this former leader and others say it will be "good for democracy".

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Tasmanian Labor says it will scrap electricity connection and disconnection fees if it wins next month's election. The state's network operator will bear the $4 million a year price tag.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Tasmanians head to the polls on March 23. We are keeping track of the major parties' election promises so voters can make an informed decision.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Tasmania's 70-year-old brand, Betta Milk, will lose its Burnie factory and jobs at other northern centres as dairy giant Bega, which has owned the brand since December, concentrates operations.

The Tasmanian Liberals announce a series of election commitments designed to increase tenants' rights and boost the supply of rental properties.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Tasmania's rail operator, TasRail, has called for increased action on level crossing safety after a truck narrowly avoided a serious crash with a train.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Candidates are being finalised for Tasmania's upcoming state election. For many, it's not their first rodeo.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart

Plans to build a co-located private hospital at the Launceston General Hospital have been shelved just months before construction was due to start — with fears that will make Tasmania's growing waiting lists worse.