Archived news

Recognising Tasmania’s top exporters

31 May 2019

Nominations for the 2019 Tasmanian Export Awards are now open.  These awards recognise the contribution our leading exporters make to our state.

Southern region bus service changes

18 Jan 2019

Bus routes and timetables are changing in Southern Tasmania following a detailed review of existing services by the Department of State Growth.

Devonport City Abattoir

29 Oct 2018

JBS has advised the State Government of its intention to permanently cease being the operator of its Devonport City Abattoir on 15 November 2018.

Proposed changes to the on-demand passenger transport industry

02 Oct 2018

The Department of State Growth has released a draft regulatory framework for the on-demand passenger transport industry.

State nomination visa program webinar

07 Sep 2018

The Department of State Growth will host a free online webinar on Tasmania’s state nomination visa program 2pm on Wednesday 26 September 2018.

STEM Excellence Awards 2018

21 Aug 2018

Nominations are now open for Tasmanians who have excelled in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in 2018.

Submissions invited for Solar Feed-in Tariff Review

06 Jul 2018

As part of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to deliver secure and reliable electricity supply and lower the cost of electricity for Tasmanian households and small businesses, the current Solar Feed-in Tariff is being reviewed.

Critical safety issue - Takata Airbags

28 Jun 2018

Failure to take immediate action on vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags is risking serious injury, death or registration suspension. Check your vehicle now.

Asian trade and investment mission

28 May 2018

The Premier and the Minister for Primary Industries and Water will be leading an upcoming mission between 10 - 17 September 2018.

Road Ready Rider

17 Jan 2018

Tasmania’s motorcycle licensing and training rules will make you a safer rider before you take to the roads.

Tasmanian Antarctic Strategy Released

11 Jan 2018

The much anticipated Tasmanian Antarctic Gateway Strategy will enhance Tasmania’s growing reputation as the key gateway to Antarctica and the Southern ocean.

You in a Year

05 Jan 2018

Tasmania is the best place to live, work and raise a family. It could be the answer to a happier and healthier life – if you could work anywhere, why wouldn’t you live in Tasmania?

Theatre Royal Management Board

19 Dec 2017

Calls for Expressions of Interest for the Theatre Royal Management Board

Circular Head Regional Economic Development Working Group Report

14 Nov 2017

The interim report identifies opportunities for diversification, job creation and economic development in the Circular Head region.

Flood clean up grants for primary producers

14 Nov 2017

The State Government has established the Tasmanian Flood Recovery Taskforce to work with affected communities in the recovery and rebuilding process.

Marketing Tasmania grants

10 Nov 2017

The Marketing Tasmania grant program delivered through Events Tasmania is designed to cater for both large and small events and is open until the 12 November 2017.

Improving road safety for cyclists

27 Oct 2017

The safety of some of our most vulnerable road users has been boosted with new bicycle passing distance laws.