Trainer Ben Yole’s company charged with workplace breaches
A company associated with prominent Tasmanian harness racing trainer Ben Yole has been charged over a crash which left three people injured and four horses dead. The details >>
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Inside Gale’s plans to lead Tassie Devils pack
On his first day in the job, homecoming AFL hero Brendon Gale admitted he was under no illusion about the task confronting him as the inaugural chief executive of the Tasmania Devils.
Tearful owner describes heartbreaking moment boat sank
A couple sailing their historic 20 metre 1958 Pilot Cutter struck danger in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel south of Woodbridge, igniting a rescue as the boat sank. What the owner said:
Large field jostled for plum Tasmanian Supreme Court roles
Two judges recently appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Tasmania were selected from a hotly contested field of candidates, official government documents reveal.
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Dedicated oiled wildlife spotter deployed, lake clean up continues
Lake Rosebery will remain closed for two more weeks while the clean up crew undertakes trials to determine the best method for removing up to 4,500 litres of oil. The latest:
A foggy brain blamed for car tagging frenzy
‘Too high’. Ravenswood man claims he couldn’t remember causing thousands of dollars in damage in tagging cars.
Tassie shopping centre sells for more than $50m
It has only been open for two years, but a company with ambitions to build more shopping centres across the state has sold its Tasmanian firstborn for more than $50m.
Watch out for roadkill as baby devils make their first move
Juvenile Tasmanian devils are leaving their mother’s pouches and venturing out into the world and onto our roads — prompting a warning. Where the devil roadkill hotspots are >>
How new scheme could make long service leave easier to access
The Tasmanian Greens are pushing to change long service leave entitlements so more people — especially women — can access it. The industries it could impact >>
WIN: Chance to score Hurricanes merch after surge in sales
While the BBL club has ordered 1500 more posters to keep up with demand, here’s your chance to get your hands on some free merch. ENTER NOW >>
Mother shares heartbreaking tale of daughter saving lives in fire
The mother of two young girls who tragically died in a Rokeby house fire says ‘she wouldn’t wish this on anyone’. WARNING: distressing content.
Drug addiction spirals out of control for 32-year-old man
A “significant” addiction to meth brought on a three-month long crime spree in an effort to fund the habit, a Launceston magistrate heard. Here’s what the court heard.
Brother secures $100k inheritance after challenging mother’s will
A 62-year-old Tasmanian man who was overlooked in his mother’s will in favour of his 57-year-old disability pensioner brother has been awarded $100,000 by the Supreme Court.
Handing out icy poles won’t help lick this hospital issue
Icy poles used to cool down patients as staff are desperate to bring some chill to sweltering hospital wards in Launceston. Read about the concerns.
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