Justice comes at a price: Tassie spends more than the rest
Tasmania spends more per capita on police than any other state and is sending more people to jail despite fewer cases making it to court, national figures show.
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Tasmanian taxpayers picking up luxury walk’s $600k bill
A company running private luxury lodges in a national park has run up a tab of $600k over the past three years, which has been paid out of the taxpayers’ wallet.
Charges dropped against former King Island mayor Duncan McFie
A former King Island mayor, who had pleaded not guilty to possessing and producing child exploitation material, has walked free from court.
Green light for ferry terminal upgrade as River Derwent transport expands
The Clarence City Council has unanimously voted to approve a proposal by the state government to upgrade a Hobart ferry terminal. See the designs.
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School run interrupted as students dumped on busy road
A driver has been suspended after students at a Southern Tasmanian school were ordered off a bus and told to walk. Here’s what the school said.
‘Woefully inadequate’: Calls for law change around pool fencing
The findings of a coroner’s report into the drowning death of a four-year-old has triggered criticism of current laws around pool safety and fencing.
This Tassie port infrastructure delivered on time and within budget
With controversy surrounding the Devonport berth for the TT-Line ferries, at least one piece of port infrastructure has been delivered on time and within budget.
Arsonist blows second chance given to him by judge
Not long after serving a reduced sentence, a man reoffended several times over a three-month period. Here’s what a Supreme Court judge said about him.
Use of AI to bestow special status to Kangaroo Bay Hotel “laughable”
The use of AI to verify claims the Kangaroo Bay Hotel would generate hundreds of jobs has been criticised as “laughable”. Here’s why.
APPROVED: New shopping precinct coming to Kingston
A major shopping development will be built in Kingston, after it was approved by the council on Monday. See the designs.
Mine’s major plans at the mercy of the EPA
The owners of a West Coast mine want to build a new storage facility to keep up with demand, but before it can be built, they must convince the EPA they can do it safely and sustainably.
Nine-year journey culminates in Tassie company doing world-first
It is rare for a company to achieve a world-first, but that is precisely what a Tasmanian business will be doing with its new venture.
Artificial reef’s potential for marine ecosystem boost
Two new reefs along Tasmania’s coastline made up of concrete blocks are being studied for their influence on the marine environment. What this could mean for fisheries.
Court dates confirmed for Hillcrest tragedy hearing
Dates have been confirmed for when the jumping castle operator at the centre of the Hillcrest tragedy will fight charges against her.
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