Tasmania's election has resulted in another hung parliament, with neither the Liberal Party (14 seats) nor Labor (9 seats) reaching the 18 needed for a majority. Meanwhile, NSW police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash during a pursuit near Lake Macquarie, and a fisherman remains missing on the south coast.

Editor’s Note: Tasmania's political deadlock means backroom deals or another election could be on the horizon—something voters might find frustrating after years of unstable governments. The NSW incidents, while unrelated, highlight the kind of high-stakes emergencies authorities juggle daily, from dangerous police chases to coastal search missions. These stories remind us how quickly routine events—elections, traffic stops, fishing trips—can take unexpected turns.

Early results from Tasmania’s snap election suggest the Liberal government is gaining ground, with their vote share climbing while Labor’s support drops. The election was called after Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a no-confidence vote, forcing him to take the gamble of an early poll—and so far, it looks like it might pay off.