Pint-sized wine bar draws in a Hobart crowd
Tasmanians won’t line up for many things. But they will for Sonny, the pint-sized Hobart wine bar with the super-sized fan club ranked in Australia’s top 100 food experiences.
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The personal struggle driving Hobart man to run 110 marathons
Trent Henderson knows it will take “every single fibre of my being” to complete 110 marathons in 110 days – but a deeply personal motivation is driving him to achieve great things.
From pool to prison guard, 19-year stalwart celebrates award
“Every person is one mistake away from jail”: A Tasmanian Prison service stalwart has been recognised for her 19-year commitment to the service. Her biggest lessons from a life working on the inside:
Bike lane trial set for March as public meeting goes ahead
A two-year trial of separated bike lanes and other streetscape improvements on Collins St will officially begin in March – but opponents will hold a public meeting to air their concerns.
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Shooters put rabbit fix on the menu
Hobart’s ballooning urban rabbit population would be managed as a sustainable food resource with a cull by shooters, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party says. Here’s how.
Leading harness racing trainer hit with ban for horse mistreatment
Prominent Tasmanian harness racing trainer, Ben Yole, has had his industry licence disqualified for three years after a panel of stewards found horses had been “systematically” mistreated at his stables.
Stabbing friend in the neck results in jail time
A walk home from the pub soured for one pair after one of them stabbed the other in the neck, resulting in jail time for the attacker.
Snug Tiers fire
A fire continues to burn at Snug Tiers in the Channel region. Video: Tasmania Fire Service
Psychologist grilled over report on man responsible for death of baby
A psychologist has been forced to take the stand to defend a forensic report she wrote about a man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter death of a 10-month-old baby.
Ashley Detention Centre more expensive than the Ritz
It costs more to keep a young offender at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre for a day than it would to fly to London for a night in a top hotel, federal figures show.
School zone speed limits could drop
A peak safety body claims children are ‘much safer at 30’ after some other states take the plunge to drop school zone limits, and the state government hasn’t dismissed the idea. POLL INSIDE >>
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.
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