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Driver has ‘near hit-and-miss’ with child at Tasmanian pedestrian crossing

A 60-year-old man from Red Hills in Tasmania’s north has been charged with several driving offences after narrowly avoiding hitting a child at a pedestrian crossing in early February after he allegedly ran a red light. While the child escaped unscathed, the incident was witnessed by several people who reported it to police, leading to […]

Sun Mar 5, 2023 - 6:30am
Road Incidents

Grain truck crashes on Bass Highway roundabout

A truck carrying grain that crashed and partially-rolled on a Bass Highway roundabout has left the road needing repair this morning. Police say the crash, which occurred around 7:30am on Friday, saw a section of the Bass Highway closed while the truck was moved from the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of […]

Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 9:35am
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Inquest into Hillcrest Primary School tragedy delayed

The inquest into the tragic jumping castle incident at Hillcrest Primary School in Tasmania, which claimed the lives of six children and left three others seriously injured, has been delayed due to the state’s workplace safety regulator’s refusal to hand over important documents. The incident occurred on December 16 in 2021, during end-of-term celebrations at […]

Tue Feb 21, 2023 - 5:45pm
Road Incidents

Milk tanker crashes on Bass Highway at Burnie

Police and emergency services are responding to a milk tanker crash on the Bass Highway in Burnie this morning. The accident is reported to have occurred in the eastbound lanes outside of Burnie Park. While no serious injuries have been reported, motorists traveling in the area should expect some delays as authorities work to clear […]

Mon Feb 20, 2023 - 7:45am
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Drunk Tassie driver caught out by illegal u-turn

A 50-year-old woman in Northern Tasmania has been charged with high-range drink driving after she was caught by police on Saturday evening after making an illegal U-turn in the middle of road works. When police pulled her over, they were shocked to discover that she was already serving a period of disqualification for a prior […]

Tue Feb 14, 2023 - 10:50am
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Irwin weighs in on Tasmanian devil vs council speed limit debate

Terri Irwin is backing a campaign that is pushing for the speed limit on a North-West Tasmania road to be changed in a bid to save the endangered Tasmanian Devil. The wildlife conservationist has written a letter of support to the local council, urging them to make the “correct decision” to “support the recovery of […]

Mon Feb 13, 2023 - 12:00pm
Road Incidents

North-West Tasmanian motorcycle crash victim identified

The motorcyclist found deceased down a bank in North-West Tasmania on Monday has been identified as 60-year-old Robby van Zelm. Tributes have been pouring in from the community for the beloved father, grandfather, and brother from Ulverstone. Robby was riding with a group of motorcyclists on the weekend when he became separated from the group […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 6:15am
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Mystery winner hits jackpot at North Tas pub

A mystery winner has hit the jackpot at the St Leonard’s Village Inn in Northern Tasmania, scoring almost $500,000 on Keno! The lucky punter, who remains unidentified, correctly picked nine of the 20 numbers drawn in game 109 to take home the top prize. It’s the first time in 20 years the venue has sold […]

Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 12:15pm
Courts and Crime

Tasmanian man charged with attempted murder after axe incident

A 54-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and a range of other serious offences after an ‘isolated incident’ on South Road in Penguin on Tuesday evening. Police say they were called to the scene after a woman was wounded during an altercation with the man, who is known to her and was reportedly […]

Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 10:02am
Road Incidents

‘Wrong Side Of The Road’: Multiple Injured In Serious Tassie Crash

Multiple people have been injured, one critically, after a serious two-vehicle crash in Mole Creek on Thursday evening. According to Tasmania Police, a white Nissan Patrol with five occupants was traveling on the wrong side of the road when it collided with a silver Hyundai Accent driven by a couple in their 70s. The crash […]

Fri Jan 27, 2023 - 4:51pm