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 - 7:55amAn 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 - 5:00amA 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 - 12:26pmThe 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 - 12:30pmAn 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 - 5:00amHuon 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 - 3:30pmIllegal 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 - 7:00amHuonville residents are being warned to expect some flooding this afternoon, with the BOM issuing a minor flood warning for the Huon river. The Bureau of Meteorology say rainfall from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning has caused river levels to rise from Harrisons Opening to Huonville. “Locations likely to be impacted are low lying areas along […]
Wed Sep 20, 2023 - 11:00amThe historic Gordon Jetty will be demolished next week after a possible arson incident. The jetty was destroyed by a fire, the cause of which remains undetermined, in the early hours of Saturday September 9. Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has announced that demolition works will commence, weather permitting, at the jetty site on Monday. […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 7:00amRepair work will get underway on a popular jetty in Tasmania’s south after it was damaged by fire over the weekend. The cause of the fire that destroyed much of the Gordon Jetty is still undetermined and is currently being investigated by the Tasmania Fire Service. The jetty will remain closed until further notice. Marine […]
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