Man charged with Shyanne-Lee’s murder yet to enter plea
A man from Tasmania’s North-East is yet to enter a plea to the charge of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, with the defendant uttering just two words at a mention of his matters.
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‘Doesn’t make sense’: Tasmanians rally to save local medical centre
Labor has launched a petition and a rally has been planned in an effort to save the a northern medical centre, which is set to close in February.
Closed at the start of Covid, this hospital’s rehab pool never reopened
Three years ago, the hydrotherapy pool at this major Tasmanian hospital closed for Covid-safe measures. It’s remained closed – and the state government won’t say why.
Robbins Island wind farm given greenlight to operate all year long
A five-month shutdown condition for the Robbins Island wind farm has been overturned by the planning tribunal. Read more for reaction to the decision.
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Calls for community feedback on West Tamar Highway upgrades
Community feedback is currently being sought on proposed upgrades to the West Tamar Highway, following the completion of three of four current upgrade projects. LATEST >>
Tassie travel agents in crisis mode amid influx of flight cancellations
A Tasmanian travel agent says he is doing “three times the work for nothing” as he attempts to get travellers to their destination amid continued flight cancellations. LATEST >>
Wildlife park shrinks devil breeding program
A wildlife park is welcoming the pitter patter of tiny Tassie devil feet as new litters begin to emerge, but breeding numbers are down on previous season. FIND OUT WHY >>
Paul Kelly brings more shows to Tassie
Lockdowns have spelled the end for big name musicians on national tours, but beloved balladeer Paul Kelly has leveraged the opportunity to bring more shows to Tassie. CONCERT DETAILS >>
McCain’s workers walk off the job in campaign for better conditions
Production was brough to a halt at the McCain’s potato processing plant in Tasmania’s North West this morning as workers campaigned for a wage increase and better conditions. LATEST >>
REVEALED: Where to catch yourself a $2K Tassie trout
Not all the trout in Tasmania’s rivers and lakes are the same: land a winner and you’ll be in the money. HERE’S WHERE TO CATCH THEM >>
Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
Calls to make Robbins Island a protected Aboriginal site
A Tasmanian indigenous man has asked Canberra to make Robbins Island a protected area as a wind farm plan pushes ahead. LATEST >>
Plans in progress to move Burnie’s court out of the CBD
Plans to move Burnie’s court complex out of the city centre into the suburbs are progressing. Now Burnie residents want their say. LATEST >>
WEATHER: Highlands cop cold blast, snow and hail
A cold blast has brought a winter wonderland to parts of the state, with Tasmanians revelling in snowfalls. LATEST WARNINGS >>
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