Putting a 10-week trial to a close, Cedric Harper Jordan, 71, and Noelene June Jordan, 68, of Swansea, have been found guilty of the cold-blooded murder of their ex-son-in-law, Shane Geoffrey Barker. The Supreme Court jury in Launceston reached a unanimous verdict after more days of deliberation, bringing an end to a case that has […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 10:20amHobart landlords are offering tenants a week or two of free rent to entice them into renting their properties. A three bedroom, one bathroom property in Lindisfarne is being advertised for rent for $550/week – with the first two weeks free. “The owner is happy to offer 2 weeks rent free to the successful applicant […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 10:00amTasmanian supermarkets are once again fully stocked with frozen chips, bringing an end to a potato shortage that left chip bowls empty across the country between Christmas last year and just a few weeks ago. The local spud harvest is being fed through production plants owned by Simplot and McCain, refilling the freezers at supermarkets […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 9:30amMetal levels in Hobart’s River Derwent have declined, according to the latest report card. The Derwent Estuary program report says the improvement is the result of groundwater being captured at the zinc works. Despite the good news, several species of fish still have levels which remain well above the national Food Safety standards. On Tuesday, […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 8:30amDevonport is set to become a regional sporting mecca, with the city council unanimously voting to prioritise investment in two key sports infrastructure projects. The projects, estimated to cost between $40 and $50 million, are set to elevate Devonport’s status and enable the city to host elite-level games. The first project is a new Devonport […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 7:00amClarence City Councilor Jade Darko has welcomed the adoption of a motion to condemn an incident of transphobic vandalism as a hate based targeted attack on a minority group. The motion was put presented to address the vandalism of a memorial for trans woman Marjorie Harwood, which was defaced with graffiti last month. Marjorie died […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania is cracking down on criminals who commit offences while on parole. The government has closed a loophole in outdated laws that allowed offenders to serve out a new non-parole period before being sentenced for their latest crimes. This quirk in the system was out of line with community expectations, according to Attorney-General Elise Archer. […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 7:30pmA newspaper in Tamania’s rural north-east has been saved from closure, after respected journalist and former 7 Tasmania weekend news presenter Rachel Williams purchased the masthead. Through Williams’ communications business, Millwood Media, the North Eastern Advertiser will continue its 114 year legacy. From Scottsdale and beyond, concerns have been growing in recent weeks after the […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 6:20pmThe Tasmanian Department of Health has issued a public alert advising people against the consumption of wild shellfish caught in certain areas of south-east Tasmania. The warning, triggered by elevated levels of biotoxins in mussels, also applies to oysters, clams, pipis, cockles, wedge shells, abalone and scallop roe. The affected areas include the waters near […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 5:15pmTasmanian Labor have raised concerns about patient care in the state’s public hospitals because of a shortage of nurses. The nurses union estimates that vacancies in the state are in the hundreds. Paying nurses to work overtime has cost the Tasmanian Health Service more than $25 million since last July. Labor’s health spokesperson Anita Dow […]
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