How cancer scare inspired unique way to give back
“How can I … give back to what has basically given me another chance at life”: Throat cancer survivor Matthew Mallinson has done just that raising more than $200,000 in a decade.
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‘Brutal attack’: Jail sentence for man who fed live possum to dogs
A 35-year-old Tasmanian man who admitted to a sick act of cruelty involving a psossum has been sentenced to a jail term in the Hobart Magistrates Court. CONTENT WARNING
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.
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‘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.
Emergency crews clear road after Midland Highway crash
The Midland Highway has been cleared after a crash caused delays for motorists travelling the busy Hobart to Launceston route. The latest >>
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.
‘Be kind’: Plea for respect for new hospitality workers
Tasmania’s hospitality sector will be run off its feet this summer and they need customers to be kind and patient. Here’s how you can help.
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