Community
Former rail line transformed into shared coastal pathway
The project has replaced the once-industrial rail line with an ocean-side path
Fri Oct 25, 2024 - 12:00pmBurnie
Local Council
Council spends nearly $7,000 on vandalism cleanup in three months
Graffiti removal costs alone reached $4,250 in the last quarter
Mon Oct 21, 2024 - 5:00am
Local Council
Alvwyn Boyd regains council seat after recount
Boyd previously served on the Burnie council for 22 years
Tue Oct 8, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Man fined for blasting 'Sweet Home Alabama' on repeat
The man forced his neighbours to endure the 1974 hit song again, again and again
Wed Oct 2, 2024 - 5:00am
Local Council
General manager to jump from Waratah-Wynyard to Burnie City's top job
Current General Manager Simon Overland will retire in early November
Thu Sep 26, 2024 - 9:43am
The Latest
Former Burnie Mayor steps down as Councillor
It follows the resignation of the Council's GM in June
Wed Sep 25, 2024 - 11:25am
The Latest
$12.45 million primary school upgrade to modernise classrooms by 2026
Work on Montello Primary in Burnie will start during school holidays
Sun Sep 22, 2024 - 5:00am
The Latest
Flood-damaged library to remain closed for several more days
Cleaning and repairs are underway including replacing damaged carpets and cabinets
Sat Sep 21, 2024 - 10:40am
Courts and Crime
Man flown to hospital after alleged home invasion
The pair are accused of entering the home while armed with a gun and a knife
Fri Sep 6, 2024 - 6:02pm
The Latest
Flooding and power outages force continued school closures
The Department for Education has confirmed five schools will remain closed on Tuesday
Tue Sep 3, 2024 - 7:42am