Tooting trains are taking a toll on residents in Tasmania’s north, with the ‘constant blaring’ of train horns in the early hours of the morning leaving some frustrated and angry. Two Burnie locals living near the rail yard have taken to the local newspaper with concerns over 12am train horns and the blocking of road crossings […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 5:00amUPDATED: A homeless man has died after he was hit by a freight train in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say the 36-year-old man, who was trespassing, had climbed over fencing to enter the restricted area of the Burnie rail yard when the fatal accident occurred around 4:55am. According to Detective-Inspector Steve Jones, the man […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:10amThree Australian Warships have docked at the Port of Burnie this morning, bringing around 300 sailors to the city as part of their visit to Tasmania. The sailors have disembarked from the HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Brisbane and the HMAS Sydney, which are currently docked for refuelling. The Burnie City Council say the sailors arrived at the […]
Tue May 9, 2023 - 10:17amA 47-year-old man from Tasmania’s north-west has been charged with drink driving after being caught five times over the legal limit. The incident occurred in Burnie’s CBD at around 8pm yesterday when the man attempted to drive off in his vehicle, despite members of the public trying to prevent him from doing so. Police were […]
Thu Mar 16, 2023 - 9:30amA man has sustained serious injuries to the head after an incident in Tasmania’s north this afternoon. According to Police, the injured man has been taken to hospital, while another has been taken into custody following the alleged attack at North Terrace in Burnie. “The two men are known to each other,” Police said. “No weapons are […]
Wed Mar 8, 2023 - 2:26pmPolice and emergency services are responding to a milk tanker crash on the Bass Highway in Burnie this morning. The accident is reported to have occurred in the eastbound lanes outside of Burnie Park. While no serious injuries have been reported, motorists traveling in the area should expect some delays as authorities work to clear […]
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