Local Council
Burnie beach hit by stormwater pollution
Part of the north-west beach remains closed to swimmers
Fri Jan 23, 2026 - 12:56pmBurnie
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Shed fire sends smoke over Burnie
Authorities are urging people to stay away from the area
Sat Jan 17, 2026 - 5:39pm
Local Council
Elevated bacteria levels close Burnie beach
Council officers are currently investigating the cause
Fri Jan 16, 2026 - 9:41am
Courts and Crime
Milestone reached for $86.5 million Burnie Courts project
Demolition and site preparation is now complete at the new site
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - 11:39am
Courts and Crime
Teen jailed for stabbing doctor in the heart
It happened at the North West Regional Hospital in 2023
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Man charged after police find gel blaster
Police have slammed the man for the 'serious firearms offence'
Wed Dec 31, 2025 - 8:44pm
Courts and Crime
Somerset man arrested after police seize firearms and drugs
A raid uncovered several firearms alongside bags of methylamphetamine
Wed Dec 31, 2025 - 3:02pm
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Nightrider buses to get Tasmanians home this New Year's Eve
Party-goers can also take advantage of half-price fares on all Metro services
Tue Dec 30, 2025 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Pedestrian struck by car on Christmas Day in Burnie
The driver of the car allegedly fled a breath test site moments before
Fri Dec 26, 2025 - 8:55am
Courts and Crime
Drivers cop instant disqualifications after refusing breatho
One woman crashed into a bottle shop in Burnie on Christmas Eve
Thu Dec 25, 2025 - 9:31am