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One year after Gregory Vaughan and Kim Worner disappeared in plane mystery, friends still hope for answers
A year on from the disappearance of a couple and their plane after taking off from a small airport in northern Australia, the mystery is no closer to being solved. Gregory Vaughan, 72, Kim Worner, 66, and their dog Molly were aboard the bright green two-seater, single-engine Bristell S-LSA when it left George Town airport at around 12:45pm on August 2, 2025, for a flight across Bass Strait.
Australian-founded restaurant at centre of South Korean court case over ant garnish
An Australian-founded Michelin-starred restaurant is at the centre of a South Korean court case for its use of black ants as a garnish in a dessert dish. Seoul prosecutors have alleged the restaurant Evett, in Seoul's Gangnam district, served ants illegally imported from Thailand and the United States in violation of food safety regulations. The restaurant was founded by Tasmanian chef Joseph Lidgerwood, who opened the two-star Michelin restaurant in 2019.
Australian-founded restaurant at centre of South Korean court case over ant garnish
0:42 8 hours ago Details about fire that destroyed floating Lake Winnipesaukee restaurant shared by investigators WMTW • 8h The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office has released new information about the fire that tore through The Dive while it was anchored at the Smalls Cove sandbar in Alton on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Angine de Poitrine, the French Canadian costumed microtonal duo breaking the internet
They appear in the video in costumes covered in small dots. Both wear masks with the build quality of a school stage production, an afternoon's work with lots of papier-mache, acrylic paint and a hot glue gun. The video begins with the pair standing side by side, gesturing solemnly towards sparkly golden pyramids on their costumes, which also feature ridiculously long noses.
Navigation sounders turned off before Nuyina hit ocean floor, ATSB report notes
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has outlined how the Australian research vessel, RSV Nuyina, became grounded off Heard Island on October 13 last year. The preliminary report stated the grounding occurred while the Australian Antarctic Division's $528 million icebreaker was conducting drone surveys over the shore of Heard Island, close to an area of uncharted sea floor. Heard Island is 4,000km south-west of Perth. The Nuyina icebreaker entered service in 2021.
Australia's frozen ghost town leaves behind a toxic legacy
Antarctica is often considered the last pristine wilderness on the planet. But an Australian base abandoned almost six decades ago continues to pose a major pollution threat to the ecosystem. Planning is underway to remediate Wilkes Station, but there's still no timeframe or funding to complete the clean-up. Antarctica is a vast, icy wilderness, largely untouched by human impacts. But on the coastal fringe of Australia's Antarctic Territory is a toxic legacy from a bygone era.
James Dunlevie - ABC News
James Dunlevie is a Melbourne-born journalist, digital producer and editor with the ABC News team in Hobart. After a short stint with ABC Darwin as a casual radio producer in 2008, James left to begin a five year run at the notorious newspaper, the NT News. As digital editor, he steered the NT News website to the #1 position for audience share in the Northern Territory and won the 2011 Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers' Association (PANPA) 'News Destination Of The Year' in its category.
Car key, teeth found by Tasmania Police searching for missing tourist Celine Cremer
Tasmania Police have located further items believed to be linked to missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer. Commander Nathan Johnston said the specialist search team "completed a detailed examination of a 350-metre section of the Arthur River on Sunday and Monday". Searchers found "five additional bones, two teeth and a Honda car key," Commander Johnston said in a statement. "Police have today formally verified that the car key belongs to Celine," he said.
Police to resume searching for Celine Cremer items at Waratah after bones discovery
Tasmania Police will again head into thick bushland to continue searching for more items in the area where Belgian tourist Celine Cremer vanished in 2023 — after the shock discovery of bones last week. Today, police announced a team of "specialist personnel would be deployed into the search area along the Arthur River for two days, subject to weather conditions" on Sunday. Ms Cremer went to the area for a hike at Philosopher Falls, in the state's north-west, in June of 2023.
Tasmania Police set to discuss potential discovery of Celine Cremer's remains in bushland
Police are expected to provide further details regarding the potential discovery of Celine Cremer's remains at a press conference later today. Human bones were found by a volunteer search member in bushland near Philosopher Falls in Tasmania's north-west on Wednesday morning. Belgian tourist Celine Cremer pictured during her Australian adventure, prior to her going missing in Tasmania.
How BNC lost the Sydney to Hobart after 'silly mistake' breaches sailing rule
They just wanted to make the boat look nice and clean for their big moment in the sun. Instead, a "silly mistake" — which is how they described it — sank their dream. It was supposed to be BNC, crewed by Michel Quintin and Yann Rigal, making history by being the first double-handed yacht to win the prestigious overall handicap in the Sydney to Hobart, since two-person teams became eligible to win in 2022.
How to track Sydney to Hobart yacht race 2025 and other questions answered
The 80th running of the Sydney to Hobart race, which began as a friendly rivalry between a small group of yachties, begins today. The very first event in 1945 had just nine boats and was not even supposed to be a race until the challenge was issued by a British naval officer. Captain John Illingworth (right) and crew aboard 'Rani' in Hobart after being declared winners of the first edition in 1945.
Hobart's stadium vote live: Project secured as parliament continues to debate
Welcome to the ABC's coverage of the second day of the debate and vote in Tasmania's parliament on the order to approve — or deny — the order to build the Hobart's stadium. On Tuesday, enough YES votes were secured to ensure the order will be approved and the stadium built at Macquarie Point.
Hobart stadium debate live: Vote set to determine whether AFL stadium will proceed at Macquarie Point
Welcome to the ABC's coverage of the debate and vote in Tasmania's parliament which will determine the future of Hobart's proposed AFL stadium. We will bring you the key statements of the upper house members who will get their chance to speak and indicate how they'll vote on the project, which the latest estimate puts at a cost of $1.13 billion. We are expecting passion, tears and intense oratory — and lots of it.
Trump-style tactics used in Tasmanian government's push for Hobart stadium, rally told
Those opposed to the construction of a stadium at Macquarie Point have rallied in front of Parliament House in Hobart. It is the latest rally in a series of actions designed to demonstrate the level of opposition to the billion-dollar project, with a rally in support of the stadium planned for Saturday, November 30, at the same location. With the stadium project having been approved by Tasmania's lower house of parliament, the deciding vote comes before the upper house on December 3 and 4.
Live: Tasmania's new parliament to test confidence in Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff
My ABC colleague Jano Gibson explains how today's events are expected to pan out: Proceedings in the House of Assembly will resume at 2pm. After that, possibly around 2:30pm, Labor’s motion of no confidence in the Liberal government, and confidence in itself as a government, is expected to be moved. We already know the motion will fail, because Labor doesn’t have the numbers.
Helicopter close call in Tasmania in 2024 unreported to safety authorities until video tip-off to ATSB
An incident in July 2024 during which two pilots disagreed before their helicopter hit a lake only came to light after a tip-off to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. The crew realised at a height of 1.5 metres they would hit the water, but that was too late to stop impact. The ATSB found the two-person crew did not follow "effective communication and decision-making" protocols in the lead-up to the incident, from which there were no injuries.
Tasmania election: Hung parliament tipped as voters return to the polls
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Skip to timeline Tasmanians are voting in their fourth state election in seven years. The Liberals, having been in power since 2014, are hoping to stave off Dean Winter and his Labor party, which successfully ran a no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff in June. When will we know the result? Hopefully tonight, but it may take longer. The first numbers will hopefully start arriving before 7pm, but whatever time they do, we will let you know here.
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Family's nightmare in Tasmanian blizzard conditions cited in plea to bushwalkers
With snowfalls predicted overnight in alpine regions, Tasmanian authorities are urging those planning hikes in the wilderness to be prepared, citing the high number of rescues of people ill-equipped for the "harsh" conditions. The Tasmania Police search and rescue helicopter crew has been called out to "almost 200 missions in the 2024/25 financial year", with a number of these rescue incidents "avoidable had people undertaken better planning and preparation", Tasmania Police said.
Live: Tasmanian election to be held Saturday July 19
Tasmania's governor has granted Premier Jeremy Rockliff an early election, stating that she "is satisfied that there is no real possibility that an alternative government can be formed". Governor Barbara Baker has announced Saturday July 19 as the date. Live updates, reactions and contributions from ABC readers. A sample of the comments coming in tonight: >>> Pretty rich of the greens to claim they didn’t want the election when all they had to do was not back the No Confidence motion.
Breaking: Tasmania on election watch as premier heads to Government House
Speculation is mounting an election could be called in Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff understood to be on his way to Government House. Live updates, reactions and contributions from ABC readers. Yesterday I told you a week is a long time in politics — and here we are 24 hours later and we could have an election to announce! The Premier Jeremy Rockliff is on his way to Government House. Sounds like an announcement is imminent.
Live: Verdict in Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy criminal case
Six students died and three others were seriously injured in December 2021 when a jumping castle became airborne at Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School. Magistrate Robert Webster is handing down his decision today in the case against Rosemary Anne Gamble, who is charged with failing in her work health and safety duty over the tragedy. Loading Verdict in Hillcrest jumping castle criminal case
Premier Jeremy Rockliff's future set to be decided in Tasmanian parliament
Debate is expected to resume on a no-confidence motion into Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff, my colleague Josh Duggan explains. Debate adjourned last night at 7:30, after a day-long debate. Currently, it looks like there's enough support for the motion, moved by Labor, to pass. The Greens and three crossbenchers are backing it, giving it 18 votes. Debate is expected to resume at 10am, with 15 MPs left to speak, and a vote is expected this afternoon.
You Be The Judge has public sentencing 'criminals', as part of Tasmanian Supreme Court workshop series
It is often said, usually on social media, that the sentences given to criminals are "too soft" — so, if given the chance, what would the public impose in the way of punishment? How hard would you go? Months or years in prison, to set an example? Or would the personal circumstances of the offender sway you towards a lesser punishment, in the hope of rehabilitation?
Anti-salmon protest held at Verona Sands, site of first dead fish wash up from Tasmanian mass mortality event
A month on from salmon residue washing ashore, opponents to industrial fish farming have gathered at the Tasmanian beach location to repeat their call for the industry to be shut down. The protest event, at Verona Sands, south of Hobart, comes weeks after pieces of Atlantic salmon, including what was described at the time at "chunks" of fish, were found on the foreshore, with images posted by the Bob Brown Foundation.
Australian Space Agency says Russian rocket debris and sonic boom possible off Tasmanian coast
Tasmanians have been told debris from a Russian rocket could fall in waters near the island, with the possibility of a "sonic boom" accompanying its re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere. In an alert on Monday, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) advised of "the expected re-entry of a Stage II Soyuz 2-1B Fregat rocket into international waters off the south-east coast of Tasmania between 9am March 3 and 11am March 7".
Doctors flag turmoil for expectant mums as maternity service provider Healthscope exits Hobart, Darwin
Hobart obstetrician Emily Price is intimately aware of how thinly spread maternity services are in southern Tasmania. Most of her patients choose to give birth in the private system. But the main private provider — Healthscope's Hobart Private Hospital — will no longer be an option after August 20. It means that expectant mothers at eight to 12 weeks of pregnancy, who might have been planning to give birth at the Hobart Private in six months' time, will need to find somewhere else.
Bushfire threat to communities on Tasmania's west coast
Stay up to date with the latest information via TasAlert, the ABC Emergency website, ABC Northern Tasmania Facebook page or ABC Radio and the ABC Listen app. There is evacuation centre at the Queenstown Sports Stadium, on the Esplanade, where people from Zeehan can go if necessary. There is a place of last resort (Nearby Safer Place) at Zeehan Primary School, 7 Belstead St, Zeehan.
Your guide to the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The sight of dozens of yachts zigzagging around Sydney Harbour's blue water on Boxing Day has competed with the cricket for TV audience eyeballs for a while now — so why all the fuss? Is it just a case of rich sailors and their toys? Where is the start line? What happens if someone falls off? So many questions — let's try and answer them. The race, now in its 79th year, has been described as "one of the toughest, most respected ocean races" on the world sailing calendar.
Apple iPads listed as part of 'local content' for Tasmania's Spirit of Tasmania ferries fit-out
Apple iPads and gas detectors from a UK safety equipment provider have been included in ferry operator TT-Line's $20 million "local content spend" for its two brand new Spirit of Tasmania Ferries. The first of the two larger-capacity Bass Strait ferries was due to arrive in Tasmania at the of this year but is instead docked in a port in Scotland because its home berth at Devonport will not be built until late 2027.
Tasmanian government runs ad campaign to address questions about Spirit ferry saga
The Tasmanian government has run large advertisements in the state's major newspapers to answer "frequently asked questions" in the wake of the ongoing Spirit of Tasmania saga. Days after the new Spirit of Tasmania IV arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland, after leaving the Finnish shipyard where it was built, the government has addressed a range of questions about why the ships are not in Tasmania and why it is attempting to rent them out.
Live: Wild weather eases for Tasmania after flooding peaks and forecast shows no rain
Skip to timeline Tasmanians are hoping for a reprieve from days of wind and heavy rain, as the state takes stock of the widespread damage. Follow all of Tuesday's updates in our live blog.
Live: River Derwent flooding risk to become clear as Tasmanians wake to more wild weather
Good morning, it has been a difficult few days for many Tasmanians, with wild weather persisting over the state. More than 38,000 Tasmanian households and business remain without power as the severe weather situation continues. There are over 200 outages around the state, with Tas Networks warning it could take days to fix some problems.
Tasmania SES issues 'prepare to leave' flood warning for residents near New Norfolk
The prolonged extreme weather event affecting Tasmania has left around 30,000 people without power, with residents in a one community being told they should prepare to leave due to a flood risk. The Bureau of Meteorology says damaging winds remain possible across the state today, with "possible destructive winds redeveloping in the north and west this evening and early Monday".
Tasmania's rollercoaster of weather continues as lull to be followed by worsening conditions
Authorities in Tasmania are pleading with the public to stay up to date with weather warnings, with a lull on Saturday to be followed by worsening conditions later in the day and overnight. On Saturday morning, power outages were still affecting thousands of people across the state, with a high of 14,500 customers without electricity being reported by TasNetworks. That number has reduced, with the number around 12,000 as of mid morning on Saturday, TasNetworks said.
Severe weather easing across south-east Australia as SES teams work to restore power lines, remove fallen trees
Severe weather warnings have eased across south-east Australia as a cold front makes it way off-coast to the Tasman Sea. State Emergency Services across affected areas say there are still fallen trees, branches and debris to clean up on Sunday. Minor flood warnings remain in place today in Tasmania and Victoria as wet weather works its way through the river network. The clean-up continues today in the aftermath of severe weather warnings across parts of south-east Australia over the weekend.
Clifton Beach skeletal remains facial reconstruction released in hope of solving Tasmanian mystery
In short: Tasmania Police has released a facial reconstruction of a man whose skeletal remains were found in bushland in Tasmania's south-east in 2023. It's estimated the remains date from between 5 to 50 years old. What's next? Police are calling on the public to help identify the man, who does not appear on any state or national DNA database. After drawing a blank using DNA matching, police have released a facial reconstruction for a skeleton that was found on Tasmanian farmland last year.
Live: Tasmanians cast votes as Australia's last Liberal government seeks record fourth term
Thanks for being here with us this arvo as we bring you the final moments of the election campaign and the first results this evening. Polls close at 6pm. I'm Daniel Miller and I'm joined by James Dunlevie (and ABC election analyst Casey Briggs will pop in from time to time) and we'll be with you into the evening. Our reporters will also be on hand to help break down what the results mean. For those of your still need needing to get a last-minute vote in, you can look up a nearby polling place here.
Top greyhound trainer's lifetime ban overturned, with appeal board unable to rule out sabotage by animal activists
In short: Tasmania's top greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock has had a lifetime ban quashed after he was found guilty of being found in possession of an animal tail which could be used as a lure, in contravention of racing rules. An appeal board found it unproven the trainer knew the tail of a native marsupial was on his property. The board also said it could not rule out the tail was planted on the property by someone "motivated by strongly held animal welfare concerns" to see him penalised.
How to watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race — and what to look for
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Sydney to Hobart yacht race 2023 - how to watch and what to look out for
The sight of big yachts tearing around Sydney Harbour's blue water with crews scrambling over the deck at the start of the annual Sydney to Hobart race, can be thrilling, if somewhat confusing, watching. Where is the start line? Are those boats going to crash into each other? What happens if someone falls off? Do crew members get any sleep during the race? What prizes are they racing for? What do you mean the first over the finish line is not considered the top prize? Wait, what ...
Who is Neil the seal - and why is his Instagram, TikTok and Facebook fame a problem?
He has won over the public with his roly-poly antics, with tens of thousands of followers on social media pages set up in his honour — but a boisterous seal is providing authorities in Tasmania with a conundrum.
Fire at sea thousands of kilometres from home — narrow escape from maritime ...
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Fire at sea thousands of kilometres from home — narrow escape from maritime disaster detailed in ATSB report
In short: A report into a fire on board a ship contracted by Australia's Antarctic Division (AAD) in April 2021 heavily criticises the division and the ship's operators over failures which left it "and its 109 personnel in a precarious situation … in some of the harshest and least-forgiving oceans on the planet".
Shyanne-Lee Tatnell's family thanks Launceston community amid outpouring of grief over teen's alleged murder
In short: Shyanne-Lee Tatnell's grandmother has expressed her appreciation for the love shown to the family since the teen disappeared What's next? A 36-year-old man is charged with Shyanne-Lee's murder and will next appear in court on August 16 Shyanne-Lee Tatnell's grandmother says the 14-year-old's alleged murder will impact Tasmanians for many years, as she thanks the Launceston community for its support during a "horrific time".
Tasmanian government announces cabinet reshuffle, creation of new Stadia and Events portfolio
In short: Tasmania's premier has announced his new cabinet, which sees him taking on new responsibilities — and the brand new portfolio of Stadia and Events What's next? The Liberals are currently in minority, with the pair who defected from the party in May saying they should not be blamed for the government's woes Tasmania's premier has dropped the health portfolio, saying he wants to be more involved in driving the state's economic growth.
Hopes fade for Celine Cremer, missing Belgian tourist, as Tasmanian SES teams battle harsh terrain
In short: Belgian tourist Celine Cremer is believed lost at a waterfall in Tasmania's north-west What's next?: The search, now in its fourth day, is continuing but the terrain and weather are hampering efforts New vision released by police during the search for missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer shows the hostile conditions teams are facing as hopes fade for her to be found alive.
20 years of vaccinations compromised after Tasmanian medical clinic's record-keeping fail
In short: A medical clinic's error in documenting how it stored vaccines has led to the Tasmanian Department of Health deciding 20 years worth of vaccinations at the facility may be ineffective What's next?
Russian-linked hackers taunt HWL Ebsworth over data breach, claim to have published documents to dark web Original
Russian-linked cybercriminals claim to have published troves of sensitive data after one of Australia's largest law firms vowed not to bend to their ransom demands.
Dark Mofo shocks its way to free publicity yet again ahead of 2023 event
In short: Tasmania's annual two-week festival of strange art, music and other stuff starts today, with the customary warnings that it will raise hell on earth What's next? It is hoped the 2023 program will deliver big in the form of tourism spending in what has been traditionally the quietest time of the year The latest "blatant agenda to bring hell to earth" in sleepy old Hobart is about to kick off, and true to form, it's timed the pressing of the wowser button to perfection.
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