Fallen cop’s police funeral date confirmed
The plans for veteran cop Constable Keith Smith’s police funeral have been released on Friday, with the wider community invited to offer respects after his service. The details.
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‘He had my back’: Why Keith Smith was such a respected cop
A police officer who died in a shooting while on duty has been remembered as one of the best. Read the reflections from his friend and colleague.
Why Tasmania’s population growth is the lowest in the nation
Sobering data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown that Tasmania recorded by far the lowest population growth in the country last year. REACTIONS >>>
Machine guns and sniper rifles uncovered in search of George Town home
Machine guns and sniper rifles were among the illegal firearms uncovered by police at a northeast Tasmanian home on Wednesday. The details >>
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UTAS takes out top spot in global ranking
The University of Tasmania has once again excelled in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, retaining its position as the world’s number one educational institution for climate action.
Teen assaulted Woolies security, stole eight meat trays
A teen who, with two other youths, assaulted Woolies security and stole meat trays, has been sentenced. Why a Tasmanian judge didn’t give him jail time.
Dogs Home in midst of unwanted puppy crisis, how to help
The Dogs’ Home of Tasmania is bursting at the seams with puppy love — but the huge number of them has prompted an urgent fundraising push.
Popular craft brewer takes over Fox Friday’s operations
Love a good beer? Read what one of Australia’s most popular independent craft brewers has in store for Tasmania.
IGA empire’s pitch for new $2.7m store
An IGA is hoping to move into a suburb that already has the two supermarket giants — Woolworths and Coles — but the developer believes there’s a ‘community need’. Here’s why.
‘Bad for democracy’: Integrity Commission drops plans to update state’s lobbying laws
Tasmania’s Integrity Commission remains tight-lipped about its decision to abandon the implementation of new rules for the state’s lobbying industry.
‘Disrespectful’: Margaret’s husband died while on the home care wait list
Margaret Poulter’s late husband, Tony, had been assessed as eligible for a home care package a year before he died but was only approved when he had days left to live. WIDOW’S FIGHT FOR CHANGE >>>
Man accused of killing mother-of-four enters plea
Over two years since her death, a plea has finally been entered in the tragic death of mother-of-four Jacqui Lee Purton. What the court heard.
Woman used different names to score scripts from 50+ doctors
A woman has been convicted of orchestrating an elaborate fraud, impersonating several people to obtain 129 illegal prescriptions from dozens of doctors across Tasmania. HER SENTENCE >>
Rate hike approved as council grapples with budget woes
Ratepayers in a sprawling Southern Tasmanian community will be hit with significantly higher bills in the coming financial year as their local council attempts to return its budget to surplus.
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