The Latest
Watch and Act alert issued for bushfire near Swansea
The blaze is travelling east towards Dolphin Sands
Sun Apr 26, 2026 - 12:15pmEast Coast
Environment
East coast water restrictions to tighten
Lawn watering will be banned outright in Orford and Triabunna
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - 10:26am
The Latest
New east coast villa to charge $35k a night
Saffire Freycinet's new villa will be one of Australia's most exclusive stays
Sat Apr 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Property
Private island sells in rare multimillion-dollar deal
Ram Island was sold for a figure around $4.5 million
Tue Apr 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Local Council
Mayor says key east coast road 'unfit for purpose'
He said the road connecting St Marys to St Helens is a vital gateway
Fri Apr 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Winery burglar caught after alleged cash-stealing spree
A 35-year-old man has been charged with 12 burglaries
Sat Apr 4, 2026 - 11:28am
Community
East coast's colourful sewage makeover
The trail spans from St Helens to Orford with three artists involved
Fri Apr 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Entertainment
ECHO Festival to draw 600 to Tassie farm
The adults-only event is celebrating its sixth year with a stacked program
Fri Mar 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Environment
Dead whale washes up at popular east coast beach
The carcass has been attracting attention from locals and visitors
Thu Mar 5, 2026 - 4:24pm
Courts and Crime
Bike-riding burglar hits east coast venues
The person allegedly targeted businesses from Swansea and Bicheno
Wed Feb 25, 2026 - 4:22pm