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Bulldog euthanised after attacking adult in Devonport

A bulldog has been put down after it attacked an adult in Devonport earlier this month. The Devonport City Council confirmed the attack at a recent council meeting, saying it happened at a private residence in the city. The dog, which was off-leash at the time, left the victim with bite marks and scratches around their […]

Thu Jun 29, 2023 - 7:50am
Coroner Reports

Fatal charity crash: Speeding biker had alcohol, cannabis in system

A Circular Head man who lost his life during a charity motorcycle ride near Smithton last year was speeding and found with alcohol and cannabis in his system, a Coroner has ruled. 55-year-old Christopher Darren Dodd was an experienced motorcyclist riding a 2009 Kawasaki ZX 1400, one of the most powerful motorcycles available, when he died in February […]

Thu Jun 29, 2023 - 5:30am
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‘Ducking awesome’ duck-shaped cloud spotted off Tasmania’s coast

A ‘ducking awesome’ duck-shaped cloud formation off Tasmania’s north-west has given coasties a laugh. Emerging from behind Table Cape, the ‘magical spectacle’ left locals & tourists mesmerised. The stunning cloud formation, resembling a classic bath toy, instantly went viral on social media. “What the duck?!,” one person wrote, while another was convinced it was not […]

Thu Jun 29, 2023 - 5:25am
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21-year-old Tasmanian man dies from head injury after Ulverstone incident

An investigation has been launched after young Tasmanian man was killed following a “horrific” accident at Ulverstone over the weekend. 21-year-old Brady Hubbard from the north-west coast was left fighting for his life after he received a serious head injury near the West Ulverstone Football Club on Saturday night. Police earlier said they believed he may have […]

Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 4:20pm
Politics

Devonport wants Tasmanian Government to fund a north-west stadium

Devonport is set to become a regional sporting mecca, with the city council unanimously voting to prioritise investment in two key sports infrastructure projects. The projects, estimated to cost between $40 and $50 million, are set to elevate Devonport’s status and enable the city to host elite-level games. The first project is a new Devonport […]

Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 7:00am
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Man dies after being found with serious injuries on Burnie railway line

UPDATED: A homeless man has died after he was hit by a freight train in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say the 36-year-old man, who was trespassing, had climbed over fencing to enter the restricted area of the Burnie rail yard when the fatal accident occurred around 4:55am. According to Detective-Inspector Steve Jones, the man […]

Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:10am
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Aboriginal community calls for Felix Ellis to be sacked over 4WD adventure

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council are calling for Police Minister Felix Ellis to be sacked after the Braddon MP shared a video of himself on a 4WD adventure in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Ellis recently posted a video on his Facebook page that featured him 4x4ing in the ‘significant heritage area’, which covers over 100,000 […]

Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 6:00am
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Bass highway shut after car and campervan collide near Carrick

A crash between a car and a campervan has shut the Bass Highway at Carrick this afternoon. The highway between Oaks Road and Illawarra Road will remain closed in both directions until emergency services have cleared the scene. Motorists travelling west will be diverted onto Illawarra Rd to Meander Valley Road. Motorists travelling east will be […]

Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 12:15pm
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Delays for mega Ulverstone highway servo, fast food development

Motorists and truck drivers will have to wait a little longer for the proposed $10 million Ulverstone Highway Service Centre, which was set to be Tasmania’s largest 24-hour truck stop. The ambitious project, which will be located on the Bass Highway near West Ulverstone, has been put on hold due to the developer having other […]

Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 8:18am
Road Incidents

Teenager killed in serious Bass highway crash

A teenager has died and two others have been injured after a serious crash on the Bass Highway in Tasmania’s north overnight. Emergency services were called to the three-vehicle crash, which completely blocked the road near TasFreight for around 5 hours, at 7:30pm on Sunday. Police say all three vehicles involved had single occupants, who […]

Mon Jun 19, 2023 - 6:00am