‘Horrific’ amount of potholes on roads causing concern
One motorist worries that an increase in ‘big, deep’ potholes could cause a potentially fatal accident on our roads. Why more potholes are appearing on our roads.
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Wind farm needs five month shut down due to parrot: expert
A new report shows the critically endangered orange bellied parrot spends more time on Robbins Island than previously thought. What impact it could have on the proposed wind farm.
Crime surge fears but feeling safer after dark, survey finds
Mercury readers have told the Big Issues Survey they are more concerned about crime and convinced sentences are too lenient. Here’s how to have your say.
More helping hands needed to keep ‘largest free event’ going
Many hands make light work, and that’s something the Australian Wooden Boat Festival knows well with the event needing more than 300 volunteers to run. Find out how to get involved.
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How little William, one of Tassie’s smallest babies, defied the odds
William Foon weighed barely 450g when he was born just 25 weeks into his mother’s pregnancy last year – but the little warrior has well and truly defied the odds.
Tasmanian inmates complain of ‘smelly’ shoes issued in prison
The Tasmania Prison Service is refusing improve the substandard, smelly and uncomfortable footwear it issues to prisoners, ignoring repeated complaints and recommendations, a report has found.
‘Disconnected’: Health union anger over nursing shortages
The nurses union has taken the government to the state Industrial Commission over what it described as an ongoing short staffing across the state’s major hospitals.
Is this Tassie’s best live music festival you’ve never heard of?
For the organisers of the beloved ‘Boxing Day Bowlo’, live music and lawn bowls are a match made in heaven, with the popular event marking its 10th anniversary this year. How to get involved >>
How you can track your bus or ferry in real time
Hobartians can now access real-time tracking information for buses and ferries, allowing public transport users to see how far away their ride is from arriving at a given stop.
Police arrest man with drugs and a suitcase full of cash
A 37-year-old Burnie man has been charged with trafficking and other drug offences after police seized a large quantity of cash and drugs from the vehicle he was driving. What they found:
Public urged to think before they call for an ambulance
Tasmanians who need medical attention over the holiday break have been urged to consider their options and not simply call for an ambulance. Who you can call instead >>
Safe to swim: Health alert lifted in River Derwent
Health officials have revised the warning on swimming in the Derwent River after the recent sewage spill. But one beach is still off-limits, read more…
‘Incredible strain’: 24 hour wait in hospital emergency departments
As Labor highlights waiting times in emergency departments, the government says it is on a recruitment blitz. Find out what the dashboard figures show.
Popular GP ‘Doc’ McLeod finally hangs up his boots
He was known for his toughness on the footy field and his care and compassion off it. Now popular GP Don McLeod is retiring.
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