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May 17, 2026

The Latest, Weather

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for north-west

The Bureau of Meteorology issued the warning just after 4pm

UPDATED

New suburb: 1,000 homes for Dowsing Point

The joint deal between the federal and state governments was announced today

UPDATED

Man in custody after suspicious death of woman at home

The woman in her 60s was found dead at the Hobart address on Saturday

The Latest, Politics, Health

$776.6m for ambulance services in looming budget

Health Minister Bridget Archer will unveil the funding today

The Latest, Politics, Local Council

New BWS store planned for former cafe site

A development application has been lodged with the Glenorchy City Council

Sun, 17 May
5:05am

The Latest, Courts & Crime, Coroner Reports

Coroner calls for psychiatric discharge reform after death

The man had nowhere stable to live and was in financial trouble

Sun, 17 May
5:00am

The Latest

Cosgrove High School opens $24.9m redevelopment

It ends an eight-year journey from election promise

Sun, 17 May
5:00am

The Latest, Road Incidents

Tourist caught doing 171km/h on Midland Highway

Police caught the driver speeding in a 110km/h zone

Sun, 17 May
5:00am

The Latest, Courts & Crime

One-punch attacks 'inherently dangerous', judge warns

The judge said even a single blow could cause serious injury or loss of life

Sun, 17 May
5:00am

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May 17, 2026

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for north-west

New suburb: 1,000 homes for Dowsing Point

Man in custody after suspicious death of woman at home

$776.6m for ambulance services in looming budget

New BWS store planned for former cafe site

Coroner calls for psychiatric discharge reform after death

Cosgrove High School opens $24.9m redevelopment

Tourist caught doing 171km/h on Midland Highway

One-punch attacks 'inherently dangerous', judge warns

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