‘Dust devil’ blamed for Hillcrest tragedy
A weather expert blamed a ‘dust devil’ for the jumping castle tragedy at a Tasmanian primary school that tragically killed six children. Here’s what happened in court.
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‘Everybody knows I have a puff occasionally, it’s no big deal’
Independent MP for Braddon Craig Garland is expected to face charges after failing a police roadside drug test and being found in possession of cannabis. Here’s what he had to say.
REVEALED: All the winners from the Tasmanian Tourism Awards
Tasmania’s top tourism ventures have been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony, including a top gong for Port Arthur Historic Site. See the full winners list.
Tassie school’s $23m revamp
Tenders are being called for a redevelopment at one of Tasmania’s biggest schools. Check out the plans.
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Blocking UTAS move is ‘all about NIMBYism and votes’: Winter
A government bill to give parliament the final say on the University of Tasmania’s move from Sandy Bay to Hobart CBD is “about NIMBYism and about votes”, Winter says.
UTAS PhD researchers forced to bin dive on current stipend
‘If we continue to let PhDs suffer, people are going to drop out’ is the message from one UTAS academic calling for an increase in stipends for him and his peers.
‘It could have been a different story’: Pezza rues mistake in MasterChef grand finale
Tassie butcher Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry is looking to the future after the MasterChef grand finale. Find out what is next for the popular Smithton resident.
Hundreds march through Hobart for treaty
Hundreds march through Hobart to "keep the fire burning" for NAIDOC week.
Work set to begin on new Southern Outlet lanes
New lanes will be built on a section of the Southern Outlet, with the works tipped to have a positive impact on travel times when finished. Here’s how long the project is set to take.
‘Tainted property’ caravan to stay with Tassie surfing drug trafficker
A surfer in financial strife who spotted a cannabis crop and pinched bunches worth nearly $300K, stuffing it in his caravan, has been granted a reprieve by the courts. What a judge decided>
Guide Pals is the latest program to help children’s literacy in Tasmania
Guide Dogs Tasmania facility dog Quincy is a new furry friend that is improving Tasmanian children's reading skills.
UTAS city move debate fires up after Labor policy revealed
Labor’s policy on uni’s housing plan that would see the institution move into the city has provoked a mixed response. Here’s the latest.
Proposed health site 1800s orphan burial ground
A mental health facility is planned for New Town’s St Johns Park, but there’s one potential hiccup: It’s where hundreds of orphans were buried in the 1800s.
‘I thought my skull had broken’: Judge’s ex alleges serious assault
UPDATED: A former partner of Tasmanian judge Gregory Geason claims she flew backwards with “such force” when he allegedly assaulted her that she hit her head and “blacked out”.
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