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Gabrielle Marshall's killer has launched an appeal against his sentence in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

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Killer appeals life sentence for Queensland mother’s murder

A man jailed for life after stabbing sleeping Queensland mother Gabrielle Marshall 17 times has launched an appeal, claiming his sentence was manifestly excessive.

Ryan Posselt's motion to ban new car yard developments from the Hobart CBD has been deferred.

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Brake on proposed car yard ban after fierce backlash

Councillors have deferred a controversial proposal to ban new car yards in the city, voting instead for further consultation despite housing advocates arguing the move could unlock prime land.

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Drug runner busted with drugs in Cadbury wrapper

Drug runner busted with ice in Cadbury wrapper gets sweet deal

No jail time for drug runner who moved about $100K worth of ice across Tasmania’s north after he was busted stashing drugs in his chocolate wrapper. What a judge decided >

Tributes at Hillcrest Primary School.

New legal fight marks Hillcrest tragedy’s fourth anniversary

Lawyers have filed a statement of claim against the Tasmanian government over the 2021 jumping castle tragedy that killed six Hillcrest Primary students.

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Brisbane podcaster Jay Walkerden has launched a new podcast looking into the Tasmania Police scandal of Paul Reynolds. He says too many stones remain unturned. Picture: Supplied

‘There’s got to be more to this’: Podcaster looks into Tas Police

“I genuinely can’t just look away.” A podcaster has turned his attention to a Tasmania Police pedophilia scandal he believes – despite assurances to the contrary – remains shrouded by secrets.

Launceston City Mission Community Precinct render. Picture: supplied

Council scraps $40k fee for vital housing project

City Mission has lodged plans for a $30 million precinct featuring 48 affordable housing units as Tasmania’s social housing waitlist surges to 5380 people. Now a council is doing its part.

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Battery point residents Harrison Scarf, Alita Lederwasch, Sachita Shakya, Ian Broinowski, Marilyn Jones, and Chanel Parrat at Arthur circus. Picture: Linda Higginson

‘A recipe for disaster’: Anger over Battery Point development

An inner-city community waiting on a decision on a major apartment development is “horrified” at the prospect it could generate toxic dust, concerned residents say.

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People eating fish and chips by the shore at St Helens, Tasmania. For TasWeekend summer edition. Picture: Stu Gibson

Telco tower to be built in picturesque St Helens township

A new telecommunications tower will go ahead at St Helens, despite an earlier council refusal on the basis a 26 metre-high structure would disrupt the seaside town’s skyline.

Tasmanian Rabbi vows Hanukkah will go on to dispel darkness of Bondi Beach

‘Will never cower’: Tas Jewish community defies terror attack

A senior member of Tasmania’s tight-knit Jewish community has vowed no changes to the state’s week-long Hanukkah celebrations following Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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Flowers laid outside HobartÃs Synagogue on Monday 15th December 2025. Picture: Linda Higginson

Outpouring of support to Jewish community after massacre

Tasmanians have rallied around their Jewish community with flowers and heartfelt messages after a terrorist attack targeted Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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Felicity Barling and Ruby Bartulovic. Fahan School leavers dinner at Franklin Wharf Function Centre. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

School’s out: Hobart’s Leavers Dinners make a splash

School leavers across Hobart have dressed to impress, switching their textbooks for Leavers Dinners celebrations. Here’s your one-stop spot for every 2025 gallery.

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Fire permit period commences after devastating east coast bushfires

Cause behind Dolphin Sands bushfire revealed

Tasmania’s fire chief shares the cause that started the devastating Dolphin Sands bushfire as the state’s fire permit system kicks in with dangerous conditions forecast for the summer.

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‘Severe harm’: Car industry blasts Hobart new car yard ban

The automotive industry has warned a proposed ban on new car dealerships would cause “severe harm” to businesses and consumers. The council will vote on it on Monday night.

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Labor leader Josh Willie. Several schools in southern Tasmania have closed as a precautionary measure in relation to a re-call of sand products used in some schools. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘I believe in Josh’: Why a sector veteran took top job

Labor leader Josh Willie has appointed a respected community sector veteran as his new chief of staff as the party builds towards the next election.

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