Large subdivision slated next to major highway
Despite being next to a noisy major highway, the developer behind a planned large subdivision says he has already attracted interest from people wanting to buy blocks of land.
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Meet newest world record holder, and she’s not stopping there
After a false start, Lizanne Wilmot finally has her penny farthing world record — but celebrations were only short lived with her eyes shifting to a new prize.
Thousands of pictures of child abuse land man back in prison
He was jailed in the 90s for child sexual abuse offences, and now the same man is back in prison for his latest offending over three years. How long he will be in jail for.
Dealer ‘exploited vulnerabilities’ of the drug addicts working for him
While running a drug trafficking business, the court heard how a dealer roped in a pair of drug addicts to work for him. Why a judge believes the dealer ‘deserves harsh punishment’.
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Hillcrest tragedy: Hearing to go into next week
The criminal trial into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy will now be extended after a magistrate confirmed it would return next week.
Hillcrest tragedy: Trial running out of time
The trial into the jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School that killed six children continues for day eight with defence witnesses taking to the stand. Follow for updates.
Hillcrest tragedy: Defence witness challenged
The trial into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy concluded for day seven where the case’s defence witness was challenged.
Libs to bring $40m retail project back from the dead
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced plans to bring on legislation that would enable a rejected retail development to go ahead, sparking concerns that a “terrible precedent” may be set.
Hillcrest tragedy: castle anchorage system ‘inadequate’ in high wind
The criminal hearing into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy will resume for day six, where a mechanical engineer believes workers were not adequately trained.
Hillcrest trial: Day five wrap up
Pegs used to hold down the jumping castle that became airborne at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 were ‘not up to standard’, according to an expert. Here’s a wrap up of day five of the trial.
Life-size statue of Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean VC unveiled at Latrobe
More than 80 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice, Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s has been honoured with a statue.
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.
Hillcrest tragedy: What we know from court so far
Fresh evidence on the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy has been laid out at the Devonport Magistrates Court this week. Here’s what’s happened in court.
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