Insta-trouble: social media junkies driving dangerous behaviours
People desperate for content are making reckless decisions tackling Tasmania’s beautiful — but dangerous — outdoors. Here’s the profession most likely needing assistance.
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NAMED: Tassie towns benefiting from summer spending splurge
Visitors are digging into their pocket to splurge the cash this summer, according to new data. Where tourists are spending up big in Tassie >>
Ponting in one of his greatest partnerships
Young Tasmanians, like Mia Bramich who was diagnosed with leukaemia last year, are set to have more support after Ricky Ponting’s foundation strikes a new partnership.
‘Wasteful’: bid to change costly elector poll rules
There were two elector polls for ratepayers at Clarence and Glenorchy last year and another looms in Hobart this year. A Clarence councillor wants the rules changed. POLL INSIDE >>
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Dog mauled pet and woman in ‘highly traumatising’ attack
A Hobart Magistrate has sentenced the owner of a dog that attacked another dog and its owner in a suburban street, witnessed by two young children. What the Magistrate had to say.
Salmon industry ‘important to grow and thrive’: Enviro Minister
The state government is once again backing the salmon industry amid its uncertainty following a tour of Storm Bay and Tassal facilities. Here’s how many Tasmanians share the same view.
Independent panel hands down review into maternity services
An independent review into maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital has handed down 38 recommendations with one key issue seemingly plaguing the ward.
Could ticketing be the solution to parking woes at popular spot?
Tasmania’s hot spots are being swamped by keen nature lovers, resulting in parking chaos at one much-loved site. But adding a bigger car park might not be the solution >>
State’s oldest soccer club gets go-ahead for home ground overhaul
Tasmania’s longest-running soccer club has been given council approval to build new facilities at its home ground as it continues to see rapid growth in female membership.
Young man’s sentencing over baby’s death continues to stall
A forensic psychologist’s report outlining “possible contributors” into the death of a 10-month-old baby has again held up sentencing. What the court heard.
Cadbury Marathon breaking records before race starts
Runners will be aiming to break records at the popular Cadbury Marathon, but its race director says it could do so before the starting gun on Saturday. Here’s how.
Glenorchy business evacuated after possible gas exposure
It was a rough morning for a dozen people who had to be treated after being potentially exposed to carbon monoxide. Where the incident unfolded.
Luxury apartment complex to go ahead despite developer collapse
A ritzy residential project slated for Hobart is still expected to be built even after the firm behind the development entered voluntary administration.
Taste of luxury: What a $40k holiday looks like
An inside look at a yacht tipped to attract ‘high-end travellers’ with tickets averaging $40k. The six-star ultra luxury yacht made its first stop in Hobart recently. WATCH >>
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