Brace for more weather whiplash set to hit Tassie
Put away the woolly jumpers from last weekend and break out the summer dresses — hot weather is on the way with temperatures threatening April records.
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Dutton’s response to young women comparing him to Trump
During a visit to Tasmania, Peter Dutton tackled key policies the Liberals are backing at the federal election while answering a question on being compared to US President Donald Trump.
Leadership slammed amid Garwood controversy
Legal expert demands a Tasmanian council to do better after American musician Ronnie Radke posted a violent rant aimed at two female councillors.
‘She made a mistake’: Teesdale’s backflip on native logging position
In the space of an hour, Federal Labor Candidate for Bass Jess Teesdale went from wanting to see native forestry logging end in Tasmania to supporting the industry. What went down.
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Hundreds toss mortarboards in the air for university graduations
Years of work have led up to it, but now, more than 500 university students have officially graduated. All the colour from the first lot of University of Tasmania graduation ceremonies.
Monkey bonk ban could spell the end for iconic city enclosure
A Tasmanian council is set to make a call on whether it should prevent future reproduction of its beloved population of Japanese snow monkeys, which have become a fixture of the city.
Bus drivers strike action imminent: expect peak hour disruption
After going on strike earlier this week in the north of the state, Hobartians should expect disruptions to bus services as drivers take stop-work action.
Super-size Launceston: Another Maccas in the works
McDonalds is making sure to have all sides of Launceston covered with a pitch for another restaurant in the city’s suburbs. The details.
Heroes who saved children in traumatic rescue honoured
When a young constable jumped in the water to save several drowning children, he says he was filled with adrenaline. He was one of 110 police officers honoured with awards and medals.
‘Sim in a box’ earns company US Navy contract
A company based just outside of Launceston who ‘make the impossible possible’ will have its products used by one of the biggest navies in the world. Inside the new technology.
Man charged after injured baby taken to hospital
A man has been charged with assault after a seriously injured baby was taken to hospital on Saturday.
Man found dead after house fire at Bicheno
Sadly, officers found a man’s body inside a home that was destroyed by an early morning fire on the state’s East Coast. The latest.
Cause of excavator death revealed in investigation report
A site manager was operating an excavator on train tracks when it became unstable and toppled over, causing the death of the vehicle’s sole occupant.
Statue of VC winner to be unveiled on Remembrance Day
A lifesized statue of one of Tasmania’s greatest war heroes Edward “Teddy” Sheean will be unveiled next month.
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