‘Reputation in tatters’: Former Miss Australia weeps in court
Kathryn Hay was once a respected Labor MP, now the former Miss Australia’s ‘reputation is in tatters’. She wept in court during sentencing for the emotional abuse of her former husband.
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Pick Tassie’s best premier since 2000
Since 2000, seven Premiers have run the state, through Covid, industry booms and busts and scandals in the rank. Have your say on who was the best and fairest of them all >>>>
Metro driver fired after assault
A Metro bus driver has been sacked following an assault last year where he was glassed and ‘exchanged blows’ with one of two youths. The new claims the driver has made in his unfair dismissal case.
Archie’s gift: Teesdale blesses kind act
A simple, instinctive act of kindness from a small boy has underlined the importance of caring and of human connection for new Bass MP Jess Teesdale.
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‘I didn’t know crumpets could taste this good’: Huon empire takes over Apple Isle
From a Covid lockdown project to a regular market sellout, meet Tassie’s own crumpet king and queen as they explain how they grew their unique empire — and the secret to the perfect treat.
‘Everyone deserves to age with dignity’: Libs pledge boost for older Tasmanians
Older Tasmanians will receive more support to live at home or in assisted living, under a plan the Liberals have pledged to implement if re-elected on Saturday.
Bruce’s highway hell: Lehrmann claims psychological injury from Hobart Airport media chase
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann suffered psychological injury when he was pursued by mainland media along the Tasman Hwy towards Hobart Airport earlier this year, a court had heard.
Ditch stadium, tax the pokies: Greens unveil budget repair plan
The Greens would work towards balancing the state budget by not building the proposed AFL stadium, increasing salmon and mining royalties, and lifting taxes on pokies barons.
Tassie region would get $15m medical precinct under Libs
A re-elected Liberal government would build a $15m medical precinct in a growing Tassie region, Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced on Tuesday.
Progress on development that will set scene for new golf course
A pipeline set to bring recycled water to South Arm has marked a key construction milestone as the proponents spruik how the development would help facilitate a long-awaited golf course.
Bruce Lehrmann launches bid for restraining order against journo
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who last month pleaded not guilty to a Huon Valley car theft, has applied for a restraining order against a journalist covering his time in Tasmania.
Man in custody for possessing child exploitation material
A man has been taken into custody for the possession of child exploitation material described as “one of the most serious instances that can be dealt with”. DISTRESSING CONTENT
Joy after dark: Hobart night life ‘thriving’, businesses reap rewards
Hobart’s night-time economy is booming, recording significant growth in the last financial year, new research has confirmed. Why revellers are spending big in the city after dark >>>
Tasmanian football champion’s fears for Mac Point stadium
Tasmanian football champion, Brent Crosswell, has voiced his concerns over the proposed stadium at Mac Point, saying the project’s size risked ruining one of the “finest cities in the world”.
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