Accused child strangler makes plea in Magistrates court
A 29-year-old Mayfield man who allegedly strangled a child late last year made a plea in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
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Historic textile mill slated for demolition for new development
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Homeless man lights fires in house he was evicted from
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What mothers want in the Bass electorate
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Fate of controversial $50m Gorge Hotel proposal revealed
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Cause of 2022 fatal helicopter crash at Lebrina revealed
The fatal crash of a firefighting helicopter in the state’s north has sparked a series of safety advisories to operators of the Vietnam War-era UH-1H ‘Huey’ helicopter.
Cause of 2022 fatal helicopter crash at Lebrina revealed
The fatal crash of a firefighting helicopter in the state’s north has sparked a series of safety advisories to operators of the Vietnam War-era UH-1H ‘Huey’ helicopter.
Next-door neighbour who stabbed pair in victim’s own home jailed
A man will be spending time behind bars after he stabbed two of his next-door neighbours with no apparent motive. His sentence.
Popular walking track open after months of repair work
After eight months and more than 1500 tonnes of bluestone being removed, a popular walking track in the state’s North has reopened.
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