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UPDATE: The missing woman has been found safe and well.
A Tasmanian gym enthusiast has been ordered to pay almost $20,000 in fines and court costs for attempting to smuggle a ‘small pharmacy’ of steroids into Australia. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE BUST >>
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to beat a Tas Rail freight train across a level crossing, causing damage to both his vehicle and the train.
Premier Peter Gutwein said the border closures are to continue to protect Tasmanians, bolster the health system and serve to an “anxious” and ageing community. REWATCH THE UPDATE >>
With voting near closing, we reveal the top five tradies in Tasmania as part of our next instalment of our Best of Tasmania 2020 series. VOTE IN OUR POLL NOW >>
A $1.9 million picking and harvesting package will see local agricultural jobs targeted at Tasmanians to fill labour shortages throughout the pandemic. SEE THE PACKAGE DETAILS >>
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Tasmania’s border restrictions will remain in place until at least December, but many destinations on the mainland are accepting travellers with no mandatory quarantine. FULL LIST of border and travel restrictions around the country >>
A regional property market in Tasmania has seen the highest spike in sales prices around the country, with COVID-19 travel restrictions creating more opportunity for local buyers.
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