Citizen scientists protecting the rainforests of the sea
It doesn’t take a scientist to stop the rapid decline of kelp forest as a Tasmanian diving school chipping in to improve the sea environment.
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Teen accused of destroying Hobart school oval
Police have accused an 18-year-old of destroying a primary school oval in Hobart with a motorbike.
Trailer fire at northern Tas petrol station
Fire crews are currently on the scene of a semi-trailer fire in northern Tasmania, located next to a petrol station. The latest.
‘Frivolous’ appeal against $17.5m pool development cut back
A planning tribunal has dismissed parts of an appeal against a multimillion-dollar pool build as ‘frivolous, misconceived’. What happens next in court.
Salmon worker wins compo claim after injuring back while checking nets
A tribunal found in favour of a Huon Aquaculture worker’s compo claim after she injured her back while checking nets. The full decision.
Forensic expert’s report questions ‘credibility’ of Westbrook findings
A forensic expert with more than 50 years’ experience has continued his investigation into the tragic death of teenager Eden Westbrook, with a lack of access to coronial files hindering a thorough review.
The Tasmanians who could score 8c a litre off fuel this Friday
A new fuel partnership is offering some Tasmanians discounted prices at the bowser, with a one-day special this Friday. Find out who and how to get it.
Man accused of stabbing teen in the head yet to enter plea
The man alleged to have murdered a 19-year-old by stabbing him in the head has faced a Hobart court on Wednesday, with issues preventing him from entering a plea. What the court heard.
How they voted: Tasmania’s pre-polling off to slow start
A trickle of voters unable to make it to the ballot boxes on May 3 turned up at voting centres around the state for the first day of pre-polling. What some of the voters had to say and where you can vote early.
Truck seized as police reveal further details in Brooker Hwy fatal
A truck believed to have struck and killed a young man along the Brooker Highway has been seized by police as officers provide an update on the tragedy.
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