Blood in lungs, urine: Shane Barker’s final moments
The murder trial of a Tasmanian couple alleged to have shot their ex son-in-law four times is underway. The Crown says the killing came in the wake of an atmosphere of resentment. UPDATED >
East Coast
Festival of Voices, Dark Mofo: New life for Buckland church
A Buckland community group managed to save their local church last year and now they have new plans for the historic structure. WHAT IT COULD BE USED FOR >>
Tasmanians ditching shacks for life on wheels
A growing number of Tassie families are discovering the joy of caravanning, with caravan sales soaring post-Covid as many turn away from shack ownership in favour of a luxury holiday on wheels. THEIR STORIES >>
Bashings, drugs, theft: Chef’s meltdown after job loss
A Tasmanian chef committed 45 offences, including violence and dishonesty, over a year-long period after the loss of his job led to a drug and grog-fuelled life on the streets. STORY >>
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Anger grows over Council’s rates rises
Commercial fishers have joined the chorus of complaints about a local council’s sudden and unexpected rates hikes, as marina fees surge “but with no improvement to services”.
REVEALED: Where to catch yourself a $2K Tassie trout
Not all the trout in Tasmania’s rivers and lakes are the same: land a winner and you’ll be in the money. HERE’S WHERE TO CATCH THEM >>
Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
WEATHER: Highlands cop cold blast, snow and hail
A cold blast has brought a winter wonderland to parts of the state, with Tasmanians revelling in snowfalls. LATEST WARNINGS >>
LAST CHANCE: Vote now for Tassie’s best dentist
The search is on to find Tasmania’s best dentist and the practices whose hardworking staff go the extra mile to make sure their clients leave with the brightest pearly whites. CAST YOUR VOTE >>
Tree cut down at northern prison site
Police were called to the site of a proposed new prison in the state’s North after reports of people illegally cutting down a tree. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
Alarm at shortage of relief teachers across Tassie
Tasmanian urban and rural schools and colleges are regularly struggling to find enough relief teachers to cover absent staff, the Australian Education Union has warned.
Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
State government to explore the cost of sealing Wielangta Road
A plan to seal Wielangta Road will likely be explored once work on the Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge is complete. LATEST ROAD UPDATE >>
Two charged after $65,000 worth of property stolen from dairies
A man and a woman have been charged accused of stealing $65,000 worth of property from dairies in the state’s North West. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
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