8,000 patients will soon be left without a local GP after Bridgewater’s Greenpoint Medical Centre announced its closure earlier this month, a situation Federal Labor Lyons MP Brian Mitchell knew was coming for more than a year. Mitchell has revealed that he was aware of the clinic’s dire situation almost a year before its closure […]
Fri Sep 29, 2023 - 5:30amAn independent investigation has been launched into allegations of bullying and inappropriate behaviour against Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer. At least two current or former staff members of Ms Archer have raised the claims with Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sarah Bolt, according to the ABC. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed the investigation after a matter was raised with […]
Fri Sep 29, 2023 - 5:00amA Tasmanian family has tragically “lost everything” after a devastating blaze destroyed their Penguin home. Just one week after completing four years of renovations, Peter Fielding’s Ironcliffe Road house was reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes on Wednesday night. Fire crews from across the north-west coast were called to the scene, where they […]
Fri Sep 29, 2023 - 4:00amThe reason behind a tragic crash that resulted in the death of a woman and her 15-year-old grandson last year remains undetermined. Eileen Murfet, a 68-year-old with a good driving record, and her grandson Lachlan Stones passed away after colliding with the back of a stationary truck on the Bass Highway in Latrobe in June […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 5:30pmA stolen firearm, along with parts, has been recovered after three Police searches in Risdon Vale yesterday. The gun was found alongside “a substantial amount of stolen property including 3x E-bikes, 3x motorcycles, a ride-on lawnmower, tools and jewellery”, Police say. Various illicit and prescription-only drugs and drug-related items were also seized. Two Risdon Vale […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 4:58pmA Tasmanian woman has become the first female plant manager at Australian meat giant JBS. Blaze Barker started working as a casual at the Longford JBS factory around 2006, after visiting the plant on a school trip. 16 years later, the former Cressy District High student has risen through the ranks to become Plant Manager. […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 4:30pmPolice are encouraging Tasmanian footy fans to celebrate responsibly during the AFL Grand Final this weekend. “Police urge anyone celebrating the AFL Grand Final this Saturday to do so responsibly, and if consuming alcohol, have a plan to get home safely,” said Commander Jason Elmer. “We know that driving under the influence is one of […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 3:22pmNew designs have been released for the redevelopment of the heritage listed Morris General Store in Swansea. This 1838-built structure is considered a “significant landmark” in the town, with deep-rooted ties to its history and development, according to a heritage report prepared for the developer. The report said the building was also of “value to […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 7:45amTwo more ‘scrambled crossings’ will be turned on in the Hobart CBD this morning, enabling pedestrians to walk in all directions on a green light. The switch follows an initial trial of two crossings at both ends of the Elizabeth Street Mall and will see the way the intersections of Murray and Liverpool Streets and Murray […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 5:00amA coroner has called on parents to educate their children about the dangers of fire and fuels following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Launceston shed fire last year. The boy’s death, deemed accidental by the Tasmania Fire Service, occurred while he was at home with his baby brother and mother, who […]
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