Environment
Water restrictions in effect in three Tasmanian towns
Orford, Triabunna and Lady Barron have been told to reduce usage
Fri Apr 4, 2025 - 4:59amFlinders Island
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Water restrictions begin Friday for three towns
The stage one restrictions are aiming to reduce water usage by 20%
Mon Mar 31, 2025 - 11:37am
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Search intensifies for missing woman on Flinders Island
Victoria Jean Paine has not been seen since Wednesday, with police divers now assisting in the search
Mon Mar 24, 2025 - 2:39pm
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Lifeline granted for Flinders Island airport’s urgent modernisation
Mayor Rachel Summers calls the funding a crucial step towards airport improvements
Wed Jan 15, 2025 - 1:44pm
Wildlife
Five sperm whales die after stranding on island beach
The whales were discovered on Marshall Bay Beach over the weekend
Tue Oct 8, 2024 - 6:22pm
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Volunteer Flinders Island firefighter remembered after tragic death
'He spent his entire life ensuring that his family were protected and provided for'
Tue Aug 27, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Volunteer firefighter dies after being struck by police car
The veteran police officer behind the wheel is 'traumatised and distressed', police said
Sun Aug 18, 2024 - 12:20pm
Road Incidents
Police vehicle hits and kills pedestrian on Flinders Island
Crash investigators were flown to the remote island during the night
Sun Aug 18, 2024 - 7:50am
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Thousands of sharks spotted sleeping in Tasmanian marine park
Scientists were excited but confused to discover the sharks were all female
Sat Aug 17, 2024 - 5:00am
Local Council
Community backlash leads local council to remove CCTV cameras
'Some locals were worried police would watch the pub to nab people going in and out'
Wed Jul 10, 2024 - 10:00am