The man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Malaysian tourist on a motorcycle tour of Tasmania has made his second appearance in court. Grant Andrew Crawford, 52, entered a plea of not guilty to multiple charges, including manslaughter and assault, during his appearance at the Burnie […]
Fri Jan 12, 2024 - 9:30pmA group of ‘dodgy’ English & Irish tradies are on the loose in Launceston, according to Tasmania Police. The “scammers” have reportedly been intimidating people into buying their sub-par driveway repairs and roof painting services at inflated prices. “In some cases, they have completed the work despite the business or resident declining the offer, using […]
Fri Jan 12, 2024 - 1:58pmAn electronic message board, typically used for promoting road safety messages, has recently been displaying a message of a different kind after its tyres were reportedly stolen. The sign, operated by the Circular Head Council, is believed to have been targeted by thieves while it was parked on the Bass Highway near the Stanley turn-off […]
Thu Jan 11, 2024 - 7:00amTasmanian Olympian Simon Burgess has pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a family violence order and damaging property, according to the ABC. During his appearance at the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Burgess also entered a plea of not guilty to one count of common assault. The charges stem from an alleged incident at […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 10:00pmA “verbal disagreement between a group of youths” and people known to them on a Launceston street has led to charges against two teenagers. The teenagers, aged 16 and 17, reportedly became involved in the dispute on Sassafras Crescent in Rocherlea around 5pm on Monday night. Police say officers “responded quickly” after receiving a call […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 10:05amAn Ulverstone motorcyclist who flew past police at a staggering 200km/h on the Bass Highway yesterday is lucky to be alive, authorities say. The 32-year-old was caught speeding near Sulphur Creek on Tuesday afternoon and returned a positive roadside drug test after he was stopped by police. “This is extremely concerning behaviour which placed not […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 9:50amThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is taking legal action against the operators of two United Petroleum outlets in Tasmania’s south after they allegedly underpaid migrant workers a total of more than $20,000. The FWO alleges that four migrant workers from India and Bangladesh, who were in Australia on visas, were underpaid and false pay slips […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 9:25amUpdated 12pm, Wednesday January 10: A Scamander man who presented himself to the St Helens police station after a firearms incident has been charged. Police say the 40-year-old reportedly threatened people with a firearm while on private property at Upper Scamander on Monday night. He has since been charged with firearms-related offences including recklessly discharge […]
Tue Jan 9, 2024 - 4:20pmA car has crashed through a fence and rolled into the side of a Bridgewater house this afternoon. Police say the vehicle drove onto the wrong side of Scotts Road, through a metal fence and into the side of the home around 11am on Tuesday. No one was injured in the incident, however a corner […]
Tue Jan 9, 2024 - 12:50pmNew Year’s Eve fires that were “caused by the unlawful discharging of flares” remain under investigation by police more than a week after they ignited. Three significant fires broke out in the Strahan area on New Year’s Eve, which Sergeant Danny Jackson says “had the potential to put homes and infrastructure at risk”. Multiple flares […]
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