Launceston

Police & Courts

Accused man says stabber told him to get rid of knife

A George Town man told police that he realised he had been implicated in murder when his friend Luke Shaw told him to get rid of a knife, a court has heard.

Tasmania

Fall in coal mine halts production as remediation strikes trouble

Tasmania’s only coal mine has been issued stop work notices by the Chief Inspector of Mines after a dangerous roof collapse as remediation is undertaken.

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Police & Courts

‘Thought he’d killed him’: Witness tells George Town murder trial

A George Town woman told a Supreme Court jury that Luke Anthony Shaw told her he believed he had killed someone on the night of an alleged murder.

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Small towns, big results: Tassie’s best regional high schools

Small Tasmanian rural schools have dominated the state’s education power rankings, with Wynyard High’s principal revealing the secret behind their success. Explore the full list.

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Police & Courts

Drug addiction spirals out of control for 32-year-old man

A “significant” addiction to meth brought on a three-month long crime spree in an effort to fund the habit, a Launceston magistrate heard. Here’s what the court heard.

Launceston

Handing out icy poles won’t help lick this hospital issue

Icy poles used to cool down patients as staff are desperate to bring some chill to sweltering hospital wards in Launceston. Read about the concerns.

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Launceston

The art of finger painting – finding beauty in a simple art form

The art of finger painting isn’t for the under 5’s, it’s a messy, freeing way to make art. Learn from this Tassie artist.

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Police & Courts

Man’s burnout at Cooee was to ‘see his friend off’ after funeral

A young man’s ‘unusual’ stunt in his commodore was performed with his dead friend’s brother in the passenger seat.

Tasmania

Neighbourly dispute over trees goes to tribunal

A neighbour’s complaint about trees obstructing his ‘view and enjoyment’ has been heard by TASCAT, with a tribunal member concerned about one party’s bald assertions. The finding.

Launceston

$2m land to be divided into 20 residential lots

A suburb that only has 10 properties for sale could be in line for a boom with a major subdivision proposed. Here’s what’s planned.

Tasmania

Pill testing in Tasmania “long overdue” says Tassie GP

Tasmanians mostly support pill and drug testing, evidence shows it can saves lives but here’s how likely it’ll happen.

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Police & Courts

Wad of cash pulled out to pay fine for obscene gesture

A man who was charged for giving a Nazi salute outside a club in Ravenswood has pleaded “guilty with good reason”. Read more about the unusual hearing.

Police & Courts

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.

Tasmania

How 24-year-old tradie could afford his first home

Carpenter Josh Thomson is one of 1700 Tasmanians who were able to purchase their first home. Here’s how.

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