Man avoids going to prison over groping attack on sleeping ex
A 24-year-old Tasmanian man who admitted to unlawfully touching a former girlfriend who fell asleep in his bed three years ago has avoided being sent to prison.
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Ferguson launches attack aimed at pokies barons
The former Deputy Premier is ‘appalled but not surprised’ at the poker machine lobby’s behaviour in opposing reforms he wanted to protect problem gamblers.
Sammy J’s back on stage, but he’s not talking politics
Sammy J is one of a handful of interstate comedians set to perform at this year’s Hobart Festival of Comedy. The story behind the show.
Cruel Hobart grandmother avoids jail time after reign of abuse
A grandmother who inflicted an ‘extreme punishment regime’ on her teenage grandson, including forcing him to wear nappies and deprived him of sleep, learnt her fate. What the judge said >>
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Planning group lashes new ‘flawed’ development bill
The state government’s push to ‘bypass’ councils with an independent panel continues to garner opposition, who branded the proposed legislation as ‘undemocratic’.
Road closure needed for building of ‘critical piece of infrastructure’
Some motorists will have to take a 10-minute detour as a major road is set to be closed as part of a $314m project. Check out a map of the impacted area and detours in place.
‘Open minds, open hearts’: Independent MPs on Spirit plan
Amid speculation the new Spirit of Tasmania could be used to house Ukrainian refugees, two independent MPs say it could create a “meaningful legacy”. The latest >>
Protesters target ‘hypocritical’ Liberal senator after artist dumped
Protesters have staged a demonstration outside the offices of Liberal Senator Claire Chandler over her role in the dumping of the artist producing Australia’s entry to a prestigious exhibition.
News start-up swoops on TV licences, including Tassie
The new owner of Channel 7’s Tasmanian assets has pledged to bolster the station’s local TV news offering.
Classic catches keep coming at Hursey’s
The Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple and Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana can move aside, Stanley does the Aussie thrill of ‘big things’ best at Hurseys, and serves a seafood feast to boot.
Robbins Island wind farm appeal dismissed
A legal appeal against the approval of a $1.6 billion, 100-turbine wind farm proposed for the state’s remote North-West Coast has been dismissed in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
‘Not enough’: Mum’s grief as man sentenced for her baby’s death
A grieving mother has made an emotional plea outside court after Warrane man Daniel Ridgers was sentenced in the Supreme Court over the death of a 10-month-old baby. Her appeal >>
PHOTOS: Final piece of new Bridgewater Bridge in place
The $786m project has reached a major milestone on Thursday, as the final piece was slotted into place. Check out the photos >>
Embattled CMFEU to potentially be split in two
The head of a CMFEU division expects a secret ballot to be successful, with hundreds of Tasmania workers set to leave the union if that occurs.
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