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Coroner Reports

American biker’s fatal crash in Tasmanian rally linked to ‘excessive speed’

An American motorcyclist who was killed while taking part in the British Motorcycle Club of Tasmania’s annual Tassie Tour rally on the East Coast last year was “travelling too fast”, a coroner has found. 70-year-old construction company chairman Steve Dishman was visiting the state from Houston when the incident occurred in late March 2022. An experienced motorcycle rider, Dishman […]

Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 5:00am
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Body of man found after search off Tasmania’s east coast

The body of a man has been located in waters near Triabunna this afternoon following a large-scale search for a missing 79-year-old boatie. Police say while formal identification has not yet been completed, they believe the body is that of the missing man. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances,” Police said. “Our […]

Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 5:07pm
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79-year-old man ‘missing at sea’, last seen yesterday on east coast

The body of a man has been located in waters near Triabunna this afternoon following a large-scale search for a missing 79-year-old boatie. Police say while formal identification has not yet been completed, they believe the body is that of the missing man. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances,” Police said. “Our […]

Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 3:43pm
Courts and Crime

Cold case: 1995 Cafasso murder still unsolved after search

The latest search for the murder weapon used to kill an Italian tourist on Tasmania’s East Coast in 1995 has come to an end. Victoria Cafasso died nearly 28 years ago after receiving 17 stab wounds at Freshwater Creek on Beaumaris Beach. Police say no relevant items were found in the two-day search, which saw divers cover […]

Sat Aug 19, 2023 - 9:00am
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St Marys only doctor resigns after 16 years

The only doctor in St Marys has resigned after serving the east coast community for sixteen years. Dr Cyril Latt has officially informed the Tasmanian Health Service about his departure, a situation that has been causing concern within the small town since last year. Dr Latt runs a private bulk billed GP service and also staffed […]

Fri Aug 18, 2023 - 6:00am
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$500,000 reward for information on Tasmanian cold case

Tasmania Police are renewing calls for information on the cold case murder of Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso. Cafasso was brutally murdered in Freshwater Creek, Beaumaris on October 11, 1995. Police are now re-examining leads in relation to a distinctive light coloured Subaru Station Wagon that was seen in the area at the time of the […]

Fri Aug 11, 2023 - 11:11am
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Orford beach house tipped to sell for over $3 million

A pavilion-style home hidden in bushland on Tasmania’s East Coast has attracted international interest during its first week on the market. The nine-acre property, located in Orford, is built around a 14-metre lap pool and is listed for sale for offers over $3 million. Located 10 minute’s walk from Spring Beach, the property’s owners say […]

Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 1:13pm
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St Helens dining options to shrink as main street restaurant closes

St Helens will be left with just half a dozen restaurants next week as the owners of ‘the best Japanese spot in town’ prepare to call it quits. The East Coast town and tourist hotspot will say goodbye to Raida with “great sadness” at the end of the week after two years of trading. “This […]

Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 5:00am
Road Incidents

Serious crash blocks Tasman Highway near Triabunna

UPDATE – 4 PM: Police say a white dual-cab ute left the roadway and crashed into a tree while travelling south, near Hermitage Road this morning. The driver and one passenger were treated for serious injuries at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Three […]

Mon Jul 17, 2023 - 10:47am
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Blind Tasmanian farm dog from Fingal up for top working dog title

A partly-blind Tasmanian farm dog from Fingal is up for the title of Australasia’s hardest working dog. Earl, a 3-year-old Keplie, has ‘finely tuned herding instincts’ and runs for ‘miles and miles’ everyday. Owner and farmer Alex Johns says Earl is one-of-a-kind. “He’s mentally strong and works with intensity and agility,” Johns said. “I can’t […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 12:03pm
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