Psychologist grilled over report on man responsible for death of baby
A psychologist has been forced to take the stand to defend a forensic report she wrote about a man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter death of a 10-month-old baby.
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Ashley Detention Centre more expensive than the Ritz
It costs more to keep a young offender at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre for a day than it would to fly to London for a night in a top hotel, federal figures show.
School zone speed limits could drop
A peak safety body claims children are ‘much safer at 30’ after some other states take the plunge to drop school zone limits, and the state government hasn’t dismissed the idea. POLL INSIDE >>
Dedicated oiled wildlife spotter deployed, lake clean up continues
Lake Rosebery will remain closed for two more weeks while the clean up crew undertakes trials to determine the best method for removing up to 4,500 litres of oil. The latest:
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Independent Garland breaks silence over no-confidence vote
Independent MP Craig Garland could hold Deputy Premier’s fate in his hands with the opposition pushing for a vote of no-confidence. Here’s what he had to say.
A slice of heaven for Tassie tennis ace
From homeless to hall of fame – the Tassie veteran whose career was inspired by an Australian grand slam legend.
Report reveals clean bill of health for Tassie’s GPs
The head of Tasmania’s GP body has celebrated the improvements in general practice shown in a new report, but says continued funding is needed to grow them.
Parking pains if troubled bike lanes project persists: businesses
The council swooped in to save Collins St bike lanes after the state government pulled funding from the project. But the move hasn’t been welcomed by business owners. POLL INSIDE.
Obese, smokers with hypertension: Tasmania’s health score revealed
New research shows Tasmanians are leading the nation, ranking the highest in the country for daily smokers, high blood pressure, and obesity. Check out how it stacks up against the nation.
Cleo Pedley represents Tasmania
Launceston’s Cleo Pedley will be the only Tasmanian when she steps on the stage for the Miss Australia Pageants at the Gold Coast this weekend….
Swiss winemaker finds his soulmate and a vineyard in Tassie
A worldwide search to establish a vineyard ended up with Matthias Utzinger also finding his soulmate, a Tassie girl. The acclaimed winemaker is also opening a new cellar door.
Hemp and horse poo: not a typical Grand Designs home
Dan Rawlins couldn’t decide on a city or country existence, but the answer became clear when he visited Tasmania. Look inside his TV-worthy, $300,000, sustainable hemp and horse poo home
‘Heartbreaking’: The dogs no-one in Tasmania wants
Shelters are finding some breeds of dogs are particularly hard to re-home, with some staying more than a year. Here’s some of the long-term residents looking for a home.
Ariarne Titmus has a devil of a time
Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus held a Tasmanian devil for the first time visiting East Coast Nature World near Bicheno during her visit…
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