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Molly Appleton is a Digital Editor for The Mercury. She has previously worked at The Advocate and The Examiner newspapers, while getting her start in digital storytelling with Southern Cross Austereo in Launceston.

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Police & Courts

Police / Crime / file / generic / Tasmanian Police / Tasmania Police Emergency Services / Law. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

Investigations into serious crash injuring two people

Two people were taken to hospital for treatment after a two vehicle crash left their cars totalled. Police are now investigating the matter. The latest.

Tasmania

McDonald's approved for Westbury Rd, Prospect. Picture: Google/Supplied

Former servo cleared to become Tassie’s newest Maccas

A Tasmanian town is set to become a four McDonalds town after a new restaurant overcame a major hurdle. Here’s the details.

Police & Courts

Simon Land 47 has notched up 651 senior games for Metro Claremont Football Club playing soccer. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Upsetting’ soccer hub thefts costing thousands: Wilkie

With construction underway for facilities that have been long fought for, a soccer hub has been targeted by a series of thefts. Here’s the latest.

Tasmania

Flood waters near the caravan park at New Norfolk. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Weather reprieve helps SES crews mop up damage

Volunteers continue to work through outstanding requests for assistance with easing conditions assisting the efforts. Here’s the latest weather warnings.

Tasmania

Union says workers are desperately trying to restore power

A union has rejected claims by TasNetworks that industrial action is affecting the restoration of power. They says workers have toiled away in appalling conditions for the community. Latest>>

Tasmania

Hobart City Council workers brave think snow and blizzard conditions on their way to rescue walkers stranded on kunanyi/MtWellington. Picture: City of Hobart

Crew of 13 stranded bushwalkers rescued

Tasmania Police confirm a group of 13 people requested rescue after a walk up the mountain went wrong on Monday afternoon. But they weren’t the only ones caught in the extreme conditions.

Tasmania

Wild weather not over yet, ‘dangerous’ situations expected

SES advice “could save your life”, Minister says as he warns of more dangerous situations to come. Photos from the flooding event impacting the Derwent Valley >>

Tasmania

Set among the historic Georgian sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place in Hobart, this famous market attracts thousands of locals and visitors every Saturday of the year.Photo - Alastair BettESCAPE 15 May 2022TOP GEAR

Salamanca market cancelled after wild weather forecast

Wild weather has led to parks being closed and events being cancelled, including the popular Salamanca Market. Details.

Tasmania

Mt Wellington snow photos on August 29, 2024. Picture: Hobart City Council

Winter wonderland settling in across Tassie’s snowfields

Snow seekers will be thrilled with the forecast across Tasmania’s alpine regions into the weekend. Check out the conditions on Mt Wellington >>

Tasmania

Strong winds cause unexpected debris on road

The number of emergency call outs for assistance due to severe weather and rain has nearly doubled from initial estimates. Here’s the latest.

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