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Loss of ‘fruit industry legend’ Ian Smith felt deeply in Tasmanian apple business

Tributes are flowing for ‘a legend of the Tasmanian apple industry’ after the passing of Ian Smith this week. Ian took over the R&R Smith / Willie Smiths Apple Farm at age 21 after the passing of his dad, before his son Andrew launched their famous Willie Smiths Cider brand in recent years. In a […]

Fri Oct 20, 2023 - 4:00pm
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Allens Rivulet tragedy: Noel Backhouse dies in fatal pet dog attack

An Allens Rivulet couple who were tragically attacked by their pet dog, resulting in the death of the husband and serious injuries to the wife, have now been identified. Noel Backhouse, aged 66, and Karen ‘Maree’ Anderson, aged 64, were passionate dog lovers who owned multiple dogs, including the dog involved in the attack. Police and […]

Fri Oct 20, 2023 - 7:55am
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Council says unregistered pet dog in fatal attack was ‘similar to a Rottweiler’

An unregistered pet dog at the centre of an attack that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured has been described as “similar to a Rottweiler” by the local council. The dog attacked its owners on Sunday night at their home in Allens Rivulet, leaving the 66-year-old man with fatal injuries to his […]

Thu Oct 19, 2023 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime

Man killed, woman injured by family dog at Allens Rivulet home

A man has died and a woman has been seriously injured after they were attacked by their dog at their Allens Rivulet home overnight. Inspector Colin Riley said the 66-year-old suffered serious injuries to his lower legs and was pronounced deceased at the scene shortly after 10:30pm on Sunday. The woman was transported to the […]

Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 12:26pm
Road Incidents

Driver escapes serious injuries as ute, horse float roll on Channel Highway

The driver of a ute towing a horse float has walked away from a crash on the Channel Highway without any serious injuries this morning. Police say the road is completely blocked near Flowerpot and ask motorists to avoid the area. “The driver of the vehicle received non life threatening injuries and the horse does […]

Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 12:30pm
Courts and Crime

157km/h: Unlicensed Huon teen to face court for high-speed police chases

An unlicensed teenager from Huon Valley who allegedly sped away from the police on three separate occasions at high speeds is now facing charges. The 17-year-old male was driving a black Toyota Celica with counterfeit plates when he managed to evade officers multiple times in Huonville and Franklin over the past two weeks, police say. […]

Fri Oct 6, 2023 - 5:00am
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Huon Valley council’s general manager Jason Browne quits

Huon Valley Council’s General Manager has resigned from his position after just two years in the role. Jason Browne was appointed to lead the council in September 2021, with the recruitment process subject to significant investigation and controversy at the time. It is understood Browne was employed on a 5-year contract, with the Council’s website […]

Tue Oct 3, 2023 - 3:30pm
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Illegal rubbish dumping a ‘big problem’ in the Huon Valley

Illegal rubbish dumping continues to be a ‘big problem’ in the Huon Valley, according to the local council. The Huon Valley Council and the Environment Protection Authority have begun a crackdown on illegal dumpers who ‘continue to dump waste where they see fit’. Mayor Sally Doyle said a majority of the rubbish found at dump sites […]

Sat Sep 23, 2023 - 7:00am
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