Environment
Six Tasmanian H5 bird flu cases now recorded
The birds were found separately in Burnie and Sulphur Creek on Saturday
Sun Aug 16, 2026 - 7:31pmNorth West Coast
Community
Bird flu cancels 1,000-bird poultry show
Organisers say it would have been the biggest show in years
Fri Aug 14, 2026 - 10:29am
Wildlife
H5 bird flu found in wild bird in Tasmania
Parks and Wildlife staff found the dead Brown Skua during routine coastal surveillance
Thu Aug 13, 2026 - 10:04am
The Latest
Bass Highway sign hijacked to display vulgar message
Passing motorists were shocked to see the vulgar content
Wed Aug 12, 2026 - 3:04pm
Courts and Crime
Four men fined for illegal wood cutting
Two of the men also copped fines for driving a vehicle in the reserve
Wed Aug 12, 2026 - 11:53am
Road Incidents
Drunk woman crashes into car in Devonport
A nearby resident heard a bang and saw the driver trying to flee
Sat Aug 8, 2026 - 4:22pm
Courts and Crime
Man extradited from WA over serious charges
Tasmania Police flew the 31-year-old back from Perth on Friday
Sat Aug 8, 2026 - 4:13pm
Courts and Crime
Piling begins on new $86.5m Burnie Courts Complex
Local firm Batchelor Construction has finished demolition on time and on budget
Thu Aug 6, 2026 - 6:51pm
Courts and Crime
Penguin man faces five charges after crash
Police are seeking dashcam footage from motorists near Wynyard and Camdale
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 11:34am
Community
Penguin's only taxi may have to close
The mayor says losing the service would be a significant blow to the town
Wed Aug 5, 2026 - 5:00am