BCL: News and newspapers - Tasmania Australia

News & Newspapers in Tasmania

ABC Hobart Tasmania
The Mercury - Based in Hobart, has state-wide coverage.
The Examiner - A Tasmanian-owned and edited newspaper giving state-wide coverage, based in the north at Launceston. The Examiner Newspaper is Tasmania's oldest newspaper and publishing business (est. 1842)
The Advocate - Newspaper serving North-West and Western Tasmania
King Island Courier.
Huon Valley News - Huonville, Franklin, Geeveston, Dover and Cygnet.
Circular Head Chronicle - Smithton.
Cygnet & Channel Classifieds
Tasmanian Times - Somewhat irreverent webzine.

The Conversation Launched in March 2011, The Conversation is an independent source of information, analysis and commentary from the university and research sector.
Crikey - A daily subscription email crammed with the latest news, analysis, juicy gossip, reviews, rumours, links and prescient tips. It arrives in subscribers' inboxes every week day at lunchtime.
New Matilda - An online magazine and policy portal and provides an independent media voice, delivering accessible, informed comment on significant issues in Australia and abroad.
Webdiary - Aims to be an "Independent, Ethical, Accountable and Transparent" forum for views across the political spectrum.

Internet Information Resources for Australian Journalists - An excellent resource for anyone wanting information and statistics.

4 Corners - Australian current affairs program from the ABC.
7.30 Report - ABC
ABC News
ABC Public Record - From the ABC, a guide to the latest issues, events and debates in Australia.
Behind the News - Background to the news from the ABC television program - intended for school students but suitable for anyone.
The Big Issue - A fortnightly current affairs and entertainment magazine that is sold on the streets of towns and cities throughout Australia by people experiencing homelessness or long-term unemployment. Vendors keep half of the cover price ($4) of every magazine they sell. It is the magazine that aims to help people help themselves.
Newstext - Nearly 30 million articles from over 150 News Corporation newspapers worldwide. You must subscribe (pay) to download articles
The Age
The Australian
The Australian Financial Review
The Australian Higher Education News
The Canberra Times
Green Left Weekly

Common Dreams News Centre - In-depth news reports and critical analysis from a variety of quality sources.
Reuters Alertnet - Includes a live news feed from Reuters together with articles describing how relief agencies are responding to the latest humanitarian crises and a member directory of international aid agencies.
The BBC
The Guardian - (includes the crossword!)
The New York Times