‘Had a gutful’: Wilkie’s swipe at ‘greedy airlines’
Ever felt stunned at the price of a flight’s return tickets? One independent MP expressed his frustrations with “scam” pricing, lodging a complaint with the ACCC.
North West Coast
Furry friends the latest attraction at wildlife park
A ranger at a wildlife park says the public cannot get enough of a pair of cute Tasmanian devils that are the newest attraction at the site.
Norton-Smith’s horror experience ignited 60 years of ‘unwavering commitment’ in the water
A life-changing experience as a child put Brett Norton-Smith on a collision course with surf lifesaving. Now, after helping others for 60 years, he wants to do something for himself.
Staff crisis: Remote town pleading for teachers
A remote Tasmanian school is at crisis point as it struggles to secure teachers. What the union says needs to be done to fix the problem.
More Stories
‘Long road ahead’: Boys’ remarkable recovery from Hillcrest
As the victims of Hillcrest’s jumping castle tragedy last week begin to be farewelled, there is also good news with the two young boys still in hospital staging a remarkable recovery. LATEST >>
Perfect day for a barbie and backyard sport
Christmas is shaping up to be a perfect day for a barbecue and some backyard cricket, with mild and pleasant weather on the cards. LATEST FORECAST >>
RHH triage tents taken for a test run
The new external triage tents outside the Royal Hobart Hospital’s emergency department have been put through their paces in preparation for any Covid-19 community transmission.
Premier not ruling out closure to mainland state
The Premier has admitted frustration at the lack of restrictions in NSW and has not ruled out reinstating border restrictions with the state as cases explode. LATEST + HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Tasty treat as Tigers star signs for the pies
Fresh from his epic charity ride across the state, Richmond AFL star Jack Riewoldt has signed on as the ambassador of an iconic Tasmanian bakery. LATEST >>
‘We’ve copped our fair share’: Pub’s plea over mask mandate
A Tasmanian pub owner says the state’s high Covid-19 vaccination rates should see Tasmania learning to “live with the virus”, amid the introduction of a mask mandate. LATEST>>
RANKED: Every Tassie goalkicker in 2021
It was a big year for footy in Tasmanian footy and the Mercury has taken a deep dive into the data to find out who reigned supreme when it came to kicking goals. FULL INTERACTIVE LIST >>
‘Make sure it goes to the right places’: Hillcrest donation promise
Over $1.3m donated to a fundraiser launched by a local teenager for the families of Hillcrest will be rolled into a new public fund. WHAT IS MEANS + HOW TO DONATE >>
Hiker found alive after spending the night lost in the bush
A hiker has been found alive and well after spending the night lost in the bush in Southern Tasmania. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
Council bans jumping castles, inflatable devices
A southern council has moved to ban any land-based inflatable devices on its properties following the tragic events at Hillcrest Primary School.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/north-west-coast/page/59