Road Incidents
Gas leak at Bridgewater service station forces evacuations
People nearby are being told to stay indoors and close all doors and windows
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 7:06pmThe Latest
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Thunderstorm hits Hobart after 30 degree day
Hobart fell from 30.4 degrees to 16.6 degrees in just over four hours
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 6:56pm
Courts and Crime
Store owner hit in face during Hobart CBD theft
Four teenagers allegedly stole items from the shop earlier the same day
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 5:36pm
Local Council
Planning commission approves $65m Kangaroo Bay hotel
The local council is still fighting in the Supreme Court to buy the land back
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Politics
Unions blast ‘shambolic’ handling of public sector job cuts
'The government seems to be hell-bent on smashing through our public services'
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 2:33pm
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Man injured in 10-metre cliff fall at New Norfolk
It took about 90 minutes to bring the man back up the cliff face
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 1:46pm
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When Launceston will get its own SkyBus service
The 12-month trial is funded with $1 million from the state government
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 1:26pm
Soccer
Palestinian futsal team’s jerseys banned
Two other teams wore the jerseys in solidarity and had their match called off
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 1:02pm
Health
AMA calls for independent inquiry into health system
The AMA says the system remains broken despite repeated reviews
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 12:36pm
Courts and Crime
Man charged over string of business burglaries
Police allege at least 13 businesses in Launceston were targeted
Tue Oct 20, 2026 - 11:36am