A Tasmanian man who attempted to murder his family with a box cutter on his wedding anniversary has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Damian Leslie Harper received his sentence for the attempted murder of his wife and two sons in Cuprona, near Burnie, in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The 48-year-old man was […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 9:45amMore than $26,000 has been raised for a talented north-west coast teenager after her sudden passing this week. Samara Whitney has been remembered as a ‘charismatic, friendly, and compassionate’ person who always supported her fellow Wynyard Football Club players. “Time has since stood still for her family, friends, school community and sporting clubs as we […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 1:25pmAfter going on a rampage with a pickaxe-like-tool over an occupied toilet, a Burnie man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Justin Dean Jones pleaded guilty to three counts of assault, four counts of injuring property and three counts of destroying property in the Burnie Supreme Court on Thursday. The court heard how […]
Wed Aug 30, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania Police has issued a concern for welfare for missing teenager last seen in the Burnie area. 13-year-old Imogen Cure hasn’t been seen since around 5:30pm on Saturday night. At the time, Police say she was wearing black and white high top converse shoes, black Nike shorts and a black Nike jumper with braided pigtails. Anyone […]
Sun Aug 27, 2023 - 12:27pmA Burnie family have been left “terrified and traumatised” after a parked van rolled down a hill, through a fence and into their home this week. The family say they were watching TV when the van crashed into their lounge room wall, “one foot away” from where they were sitting. In a statement to Pulse, […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 2:53pmTasmania’s mystery $30 million lotto winner has been found. More than 24 hours after wining what is believed to be the equal biggest lottery prize ever in the state, a Burnie man has come forward with the lucky ticket. “I only found out when I just checked my ticket now! I can’t believe it!” the […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 12:12pmA Tasmania Police officer has been “placed on non-operational duties” after an alleged assault in Burnie earlier this year. The 31-year-old male constable will face a charge of common assault following the alleged January 29 incident. A Police spokesperson said the Western District constable was on duty at the time of the incident, but would not […]
Fri Aug 11, 2023 - 2:45pmA teenager who allegedly went on a window-smashing spree in Burnie overnight has left behind ‘significant damage’. The 15-year-old girl believed to be behind the attack smashed multiple large panes of glass in the multi-storey car park and windows of other CBD businesses. The council, which recently shortened the car park’s opening hours due to […]
Thu Aug 10, 2023 - 12:55pmA pet cat has undergone surgery after a shocking incident of alleged animal cruelty in Burnie earlier this month. The cat, Noah, was found with “significant injuries” after being shot with an arrow in Downlands about 5:30pm on Sunday 2 July. Police say officers are investigating the incident, which left Noah in need of life-saving […]
Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 1:05pmA pet cat has undergone surgery after a shocking incident of alleged animal cruelty in Burnie earlier this month. The cat, Noah, was found with “significant injuries” after being shot with an arrow in Downlands about 5:30pm on Sunday 2 July. Police say officers are investigating the incident, which left Noah in need of life-saving […]
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