Putting a 10-week trial to a close, Cedric Harper Jordan, 71, and Noelene June Jordan, 68, of Swansea, have been found guilty of the cold-blooded murder of their ex-son-in-law, Shane Geoffrey Barker. The Supreme Court jury in Launceston reached a unanimous verdict after more days of deliberation, bringing an end to a case that has […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 10:20amTwo young Launceston men have pleaded guilty to several charges after stealing $130,000 from their mate’s grandma to buy a four wheel drive. The duo, who can’t be named – as one was under 18, have been charged with two counts of burglary after stealing multiple envelopes of cash from the woman’s property in Carrick. […]
Mon Jun 19, 2023 - 5:19pm32 people have been caught breaking Tasmanian marine safety and fisheries rules over the long weekend as part of a crackdown by authorities, with Marine Police patrolling the East Coast from Coles Bay to Orford and Eaglehawk Neck. 7 people were fined for taking sand flathead under 350 millimeters, despite recent changes to Flathead fishing […]
Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 11:54amNeil the Seal’s growing obsession with ‘body slamming’ power boxes has left some Bicheno locals worried. While he hasn’t caused any power outages yet, TasNetworks say some damaged power turret boxes have had to be replaced ‘a few times’. “He‘s taken fondness to this one particular turret,” TasNetworks told Pulse. Authorities are continuing to monitor […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 1:19pmA 42-year-old Bicheno woman has been disqualified from driving after she was caught four times over the legal alcohol limit in Bicheno on Friday. The woman was charged with drink driving offences and disqualified from driving for 12 months after she was intercepted by police and returned a reading of 0.222 after breath analysis. The […]
Sat May 27, 2023 - 11:38amA smoke alert has been issued for the Triabunna area following a vegetation fire tonight. Tasmania Fire Service say the fire started shortly after 9:30pm at the Orford Waste Transfer Station, and ask people in the Barton Avenue and Louisville Road to avoid smoke. While there is expected to be smoke, ash and embers from […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 10:12pmTasmanian authorities have issued a warning to swimmers and water-users after a large shark was spotted off the coast of Tasmania earlier today. Police say the shark is thought to be between 1.5m-2m long as was spotted approximately 2km offshore from the Saltworks Road boat ramp in Little Swanport. Shark sightings are not uncommon in Tasmanian waters, […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 5:24pmAn “uncontrollable bushfire” north of Triabunna is putting a properties at ‘high risk’ right now, with people in the area of Little Swanport being told to prepare to evacuate. The Watch and Act rated fire is travelling South East of the Tasman Highway including Saltworks Road, Little Swanport and surrounding areas. “Embers, smoke, and ash may […]
Thu Feb 23, 2023 - 1:47pmA Bushfire Advice message has been issued for Hermitage Road and Tasman Highway in Triabunna tonight as fire crews battle a large bushfire in the area. The Tasmania Fire Service say although there is no immediate threat, locals are urged to monitor conditions as the fire moves. “The fire is travelling towards Hermitage Road, Triabunna.” […]
Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 9:06pmPolice have seized a cache of firearms and drugs during a series of raids in the Mole Creek area of Tasmania. The operation, codenamed “BOLD,” was carried out by Northern Drug Investigation Services, members of the Viper Taskforce, and the Police Dog Handler Unit. A man was arrested after a pistol was found in his […]
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