Fake firey scammed thousands from Tassie businesses
A man pretending to be a firefighter who scammed several businesses of thousands of dollars of goods has avoided a lengthy jail sentence. What the court heard.
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Tree removal delay could uproot stadium budget
A Tasmanian council has failed to reach a decision on whether a “significant” elm tree should be removed to make way for a major stadium redevelopment.
‘Unbelievable’: Roof flies off into the backyard of Tassie home
Five people and their pets were inside their home when the roof flew off and into their backyard during the night. Here’s what happened.
‘Everyone’s holding their breath’: Northern Tasmania on high alert
Several rivers in the north have burst their banks and many are without power as the government warns that the worst of the wild weather is still yet to come. Why there’s cause for relief so far.
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Campers evacuated as crews battle North East bushfire
As crews continue to battle a blaze in Tasmania’s North East, several campers have been evacuated from the area. Read the latest on the bushfire.
‘It’s tough’: Community vital for big festival facing costs crunch
Despite challenges that are affecting the entire music industry, the organisers of Party in the Paddock are not letting it get them down. Check out our gallery.
Revealed: Plans for $130m stadium upgrade
New stands, lighting towers and LED ribbon board are just some of the upgrades of the $130m redevelopment of UTAS Stadium. Details.
Man accused of murdering Shyanne-Lee Tatnell pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has pleaded not guilty to her murder.
‘What if it was your grandmother?’: Anger over church digging potential graveyard
Plans to build on the site of a school playground have hit a hiccup because of its history as a graveyard with some residents saying it should be left undisturbed.
REVEALED: Council spends thousands defending planning decisions
While only 1.8 per cent of planning applications end up in court, it has resulted in ratepayers copping a bill worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Breaking down the cost >>
1840s Evandale cottage transformed
It was pivotal to the state’s equine industry for 200 years, but now Evandale’s Leighton House has been transformed into a farm stay. See how the 1840s cottage has changed.
No swim zone established at Lake Trevallyn after algal bloom
A Tasmanian lake has been closed to recreational water users after an algal bloom was detected. Find out the measures take to ensure the water is still safe to drink.
Probe into suspended council extended
A northern Tasmanian region will continue to be without a functioning council, after an investigation into suspended members was extended. Find out why.
Spruced up spud: Kenny Kennebec returns to his post
A Sassafras icon is back on his perch after taking a tumble in October, and it looks like he’s had some cosmetic work done. Kenny Kennebec’s fresh new look.
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