Road Incidents
Man jailed for drunk crash that destroyed woman's life
The man had consumed 11 beers and a shot of alcohol before driving
Mon Oct 6, 2025 - 5:00amSmithton
Road Incidents
17-year-old boy dies after ute crashes into tree
Police said his vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road
Fri Jul 25, 2025 - 8:10pm
2025 State Election
Smithton promised new child and family centre
It would provide support beyond traditional childcare for rural families
Thu Jul 10, 2025 - 1:05pm
2025 State Election
Rockliff tours Tasmania's 'most remote' distillery
'It's important that we appreciate the regions in Tasmania'
Wed Jul 9, 2025 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Paramedic refused to attend emergency call amid union dispute
Andrew Mansell was fired by Ambulance Tasmania following the incident
Wed May 7, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Discrimination claim after 97-year-old fails five driving tests
Police seized his licence due to his “inability to stop driving"
Mon May 5, 2025 - 5:00am
Environment
More north-west towns join FOGO scheme to cut landfill waste
Stanley and Smithton are next in line, as the service gradually rolls out across the coast
Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Methamphetamine, cash found during NW drug raid
Officers allegedly found a trafficable quantity of the drug during the search
Wed Feb 26, 2025 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Over $17,000 raised for family of young farmer after fatal crash
Vincent Curtain passed away in the early hours of January 31
Sat Feb 8, 2025 - 5:00am
The Latest
Albanese in town with cash for housing and infrastructure upgrades
Albanese's visit includes a significant investment in Devonport's Living City project
Wed Jan 15, 2025 - 7:12am