Daughter of slain nurse tormented by letters from killer
Despite explicitly requesting that she receive no contact from her imprisoned father, Romany Wake has been receiving “relentless” letters from the man who murdered her mother three years ago.
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What motivates Tasmania’s newest graduate doctors
Tasmanians hospitals have welcomed 75 graduate doctors across the state, including five at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
No swimming: contamination closes two popular Tassie beaches
Two popular swimming spots have been closed off to swimmers after elevated bacteria levels were found during routine water testing The latest:
Seemingly abandoned $100m development no longer dormant
The project has long lay dormant, however the people behind a housing and community development at an old school site in Hobart’s northern suburbs say ‘they’ve been working very hard’.
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‘Why me?’ Northern suburbs butcher heartbroken after meat thefts
A butchery owner is questioning whether Tasmania is the right place for a business, after his store was repeatedly targeted by thieves. Here’s what was stolen.
Should Tasmania offer sentencing discounts for early guilty pleas?
Tasmania’s Director of Public Prosecutions says the state should offer lesser sentences for early guilty pleas. Details.
Arrow missed police officer’s head by 50cm in ‘appalling’ attack
A 42-year-old man who fired an arrow so close to a Tasmanian police officer’s head that its “swooshing” sound was recorded on body-worn camera, has been jailed for three years.
‘Fraught with risk’: Public Trustee blindsided by shake-up
Years after concerns were raised about Tasmania’s guardianship laws, the state government has announced a shake-up. But some say the move is risky, fearing the body will be privatised.
Little blue boat battered by storms to be lovingly restored
A little blue boat that has been a part of Hobart’s history for nearly 50 years is about to get a new life after being severely damaged in recent storms. Read what lies ahead.
Pictures: Junior footy stars shine in STJFL grand finals
Some of the state’s best young football talent was on show in the under-16.5 boys and under-18 boys grand finals at North Hobart.
Mega Gallery: Bombers collide in TSL’s final chapter
The South and North collided in the ultimate battle for glory in the TSL this weekend. Check out the photos from the grand final.
What our airport dogs are sniffing out to protect Tassie’s borders
The state’s Biosecurity efforts are “critically important” for preventing unwanted pests and diseases. How a funding boost will help Toby and his colleagues protect our borders:
‘Amazed I’m alive’: Tassie surfer tells of gnarly wipe out
He’s been surfing one of the world’s most dangerous surf spots since he was a teenager and being wiped out will not stop him going back to the ocean he loves. Watch the video >>
‘Beggars belief’: Union lashes environment budget
The state’s public sector union has taken the government to task over funding in the wake of the State of the Environment report. Find out why they are angry.
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