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Unhappy camper arrested for alleged knife attack on fellow camper at Forth campground

An ‘unhappy camper’ has been arrested and charged after allegedly attacking a fellow camper with a knife at a campground in Tasmania’s north-west overnight. The 54-year-old man from Forth reportedly became involved in a “verbal altercation” with 55-year-old victim while staying at the Forth Recreational Ground around 6pm on Sunday. Following the exchange, the 54-year-old is […]

Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 1:00pm
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Council ‘ready to tranquillise and remove’ Old Beach goats from East Derwent Highway

Around 20 goats that have spent the last several months roaming alongside the East Derwent Highway need to be removed ‘as soon as possible’, the local council says. An increasing number of motorists have reported having to swerve to avoid hitting the goats in recent weeks, as the animals have become a significant traffic hazard. […]

Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 12:05pm
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$20m spent at Tasmania’s Taste of Summer as state pours millions into future festivals

Off the back of what has been hailed as the ‘best ever’ edition of Tasmania’s Taste of Summer, the state government has announced a multi-million dollar investment to ensure the event’s continued growth in the years to come. The highly-popular summer event wrapped up on Saturday night after drawing in nearly 100,000 attendees, including 30,000 […]

Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 5:00am
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‘Smooth sailing’ from Branxholm to Scottsdale with completion of Tasman Highway works

Driving between Branxholm and Scottsdale is now “safer and more efficient” thanks to recent upgrades to the Tasman Highway. Several projects that have seen multiple sections of the highway in the state’s north-east upgraded as part of a $4 million package have wound up “on time and budget”, the Transport Minister says. Among the improvements made to […]

Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 4:30am
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Man charged with murder, arson following fatal house fire in Glenorchy

A man will face court in Hobart tomorrow charged with murder after a fatal house fire in Glenorchy on Friday. The 40-year-old from New Town has also been changed with arson, motor vehicle stealing and unlawfully setting fire to property. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden of Glenorchy CIB said police took the man into custody […]

Sun Jan 7, 2024 - 8:54pm
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Diver dies in tragic incident while in water with friends off King Island

A man has tragically died after encountering difficulties in the water while out diving with friends on King Island. Police say the 43-year-old interstate visitor was pulled from the water near Johnson Rock around 11:30am. His friends attempted CPR, however he sadly died at the scene. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Sun Jan 7, 2024 - 4:35pm
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Man collapses in Hobart marathon, rushed to hospital

A man has been rushed to hospital after he reportedly collapsed while participating in the Cadbury Hobart Marathon this morning. Police and paramedics hurried to the scene around 7:30am, with authorities saying the person is now in a stable condition. It’s understood the person had an underlying health condition which may have contributed to the […]

Sun Jan 7, 2024 - 9:05am
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Driver killed in serious Midland Highway exit ramp crash at Brighton

A man tragically lost his life at the scene of a serious crash on the Midland Highway in Brighton late yesterday afternoon. Police say the 30-year-old was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash around 4pm on Saturday. Initial indications from the scene show the vehicle had travelled up the […]

Sun Jan 7, 2024 - 4:20am
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Multiple fire crews rush to Huon Valley address as house goes up in flames

Multiple fire crews have rushed to a Huon Valley property this evening after it went up in flames. Tasmania Fire Service crews from Huonville, Franklin and Grove were alerted to the Elizabeth Street blaze after people nearby made “multiple 000 calls” just after 7pm on Saturday. The house was ‘engulfed in flames’ when firefighters arrived, […]

Sat Jan 6, 2024 - 7:35pm
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