Little laneway eatery is a delight
Devonport’s Pam’s Bottles & Cups is a terrific little wine bar whose focus is more about “food with booze” rather than “booze with food”, writes Alix Davis
North West Coast
Overland walking company feeling the bushfire heat
A walking company who takes people on the fire-impacted Overland Track is feeling the heat after cancelling treks over safety concerns.
Tasmanian taxpayers now have a $10m stake in a struggling mine
The state government is converting its $10m loan to a business running a Tasmanian mine into equity. Here’s why.
‘Loveable larrikin’: young dad and farmer remembered
A popular young Tasmanian farmer, father and star sportsman killed in a car crash is being fondly remembered. Read the tribute.
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More work needed to address hospital cooling issues
The Department of Health state they are seeing peaks of 27 and 28 degrees inside wards at the Launceston General Hospital. How they plan to fix the aircon problem.
Stabbing friend in the neck results in jail time
A walk home from the pub soured for one pair after one of them stabbed the other in the neck, resulting in jail time for the attacker.
Dedicated oiled wildlife spotter deployed, lake clean up continues
Lake Rosebery will remain closed for two more weeks while the clean up crew undertakes trials to determine the best method for removing up to 4,500 litres of oil. The latest:
‘I’m not sorry’: Councillor kicked out of meeting … again
A councillor says he ‘won’t be apologising soon’ after an argument flared up during a monthly meeting. And it’s not the first time he’s been kicked out.
Dispute between union and health department intensifies
The state’s Industrial Commission has been forced to step in to resolve a dispute between the ANMF and the Department of Health over staffing numbers at a Tasmanian hospital.
TV star catches mammoth giant crab in Tasmanian waters
He might be most well-known for his rock lobster fishing exploits, but the man affectionately known as Squizzy has made an unusual, and massive, catch.
Popular recreation lake closed for at least a week due to oil spill
The origins of an oil spill that caused the closure of a popular spot on the West Coast remains under investigation. Why the lake is closed for more than a week during the summer season:
What the PM has promised during his visit to Tasmania
Anthony Albanese brought his cheque book during a visit to Tasmania on Wednesday. Here’s what’s in line for a cash injection.
Social housing project slated for former bowls club
For the second time in the space of weeks, plans for a major social housing project have been unveiled. Details of the housing project.
Visitors average a 26-minute stay in this Tassie town
Visitors spend just 26 minutes visiting this seaside CBD and “promptly leave”. How the council plans to realise the city centre’s ‘full potential’.
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