Saturday, September 26, 2026

Stanley Highway upgrades underway

Planned upgrades to the Stanley Highway are underway, improving safety and efficiency for motorists on the North West highway.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said construction upgrades will be delivered on a 2.8 km stretch of the Stanley Highway between West Inlet Track and Dovecote Road.

“The Stanley Highway upgrades will deliver improvements to one of Tasmania’s most

Multicultural small biz bolstered

The second round of Tasmanian Government's Multicultural Small Business Support Program has delivered training to help Tasmanians start and run a small business.

Parliamentary Secretary for Community and Multicultural Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Marcus Vermey, welcomed the milestone.

"These grants are terrific, and are making a difference exactly where we need them to," Mr

Project team established to deliver Dowsing Point development

The Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of planning and managing the transfer of surplus Defence land at Dowsing Point.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said this project will create up to 1000 new homes at the 31-hectare site.

“Our Government continues to work with the Federal Government to redevelop and

Friday, September 25, 2026

Excitement building for new Spirits’ first official sailing

Key infrastructure at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal is receiving its final touches ahead of the first official sailing of the new vessels.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the terminal building was nearing completion.

“We are building an even better Tasmania by investing in intergenerational infrastructure such

New pilot connects Year 8 students with the world of work

Tasmanian students are being given an earlier opportunity to explore their strengths, interests and future career pathways through a new Year 8 pilot program being delivered in partnership with the Beacon Foundation.

Alongside the Year 8 pilot, $2.4 million has been committed to support the Beacon

Tas tops business conditions, again

The ANZ Stateometer, released today, shows Tasmania has the strongest business conditions in the nation.

This backs in the NAB Monthly Business Survey, which has consistently placed Tasmania top of the charts for business confidence and conditions.

Treasurer Eric Abetz said efforts to remove red tape and back jobs was a big factor.

New home phonics kits to lift literacy outcomes

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to invest in lifting literacy outcomes across the state, with new Home Practice Phonics Kits soon to be distributed to government schools.

The new Home Practice Phonics Kits have been developed specifically for Tasmanian Government schools, informed by feedback from teachers and developed in collaboration with the Dyslexia SPELD Foundation.

Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said we are already seeing encouraging results across our

26 new social and affordable homes approved for Kingston

The development application for 26 new two-bedroom townhouses at Kingston has been approved by the Kingborough Council.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, our Government is delivering new social and affordable housing across the State.

“The development will deliver safe, secure and quality homes for Tasmanians on low to

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Tasmans Arch and Devils Kitchen upgrades nearing completion

Accessibility improvements to the Tasmans Arch and Devils Kitchen are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the Tasmanian Government’s second stage of the Revitalisation Project.

Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the project delivers improved accessibility, upgraded walking tracks, and enhanced viewing areas for visitors.

“We have invested $1.65 million in upgrades to walking tracks, lookouts and visitor

Draft Transition Plan marks next stage of greyhound racing transition

The Tasmanian Government has today released the Draft Greyhound Racing Transition Plan, marking an important step in delivering its commitment to phase out greyhound racing in Tasmania by 30 June 2029.

The Draft Transition Plan provides a structured, fair and considered pathway for the