Road Incidents
Highway hoon halts traffic with smoky stunt
The incident occurred on the Channel Highway last Saturday
Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 5:00amThe Latest
Local Council
Councillor urges MPs to block stadium
Mike Dutta claims plans for an Aboriginal culturally informed zone have been forgotten
Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 5:00am
Environment
Plea for help after entangled whale spotted off coast
The whale is dragging 60 metres of rope and buoys as it moves south
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 4:55pm
Entertainment
Launceston gateway artwork selected after community vote
Katie Stackhouse's 'Sky Vessels' will be positioned on the Midland Highway
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 4:15pm
Community
Local foundation donates $100,000 to fight polio
The Des Cooper Foundation announced the donation on World Polio Day
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 2:55pm
Road Incidents
Person injured in car and motorbike crash
Police have closed the Ravenswood intersection
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 1:29pm
Politics
School closures confirmed as teachers go on strike
North-west schools will close on Tuesday, northern schools Wednesday and southern schools Thursday
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 1:20pm
Road Incidents
Man shot in hand, car stolen during Hobart incident
Police were called after the injured man alerted nearby residents
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 11:26am
The Latest
Coroner: Dad died rescuing son swept out to sea
A lack of swimming ability contributed to his death, the coroner said
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 10:57am
Environment
Antarctic scientists find bird flu signs in seals on remote island
The scientists onboard the Nuyina noted unusual mortality levels among the elephant seal population
Fri Oct 24, 2025 - 10:35am