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West Coast
All quiet on the western front: Luring workers to Tasmania’s ghost towns
It’s quiet. Too quiet. But that could all change if all goes to plan on the West Coast. See how industries hope to attract new workers to the region.
Back to square one: Delay for $40m shopping centre
Objections to a $40m shopping precinct development in the state’s North-West have put a six-month hamper on completion of the project, with its developers heading back to the Planning Commission. Details
Defendant admits to bashing man but denies ‘throwing’ woman
A young Tasmanian mine worker has admitted to bashing a man by punching him to the head and body multiple times, but denied a related family violence assault on a woman by throwing her into a wall. Latest from court.
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REVEALED: Tassie’s most influential restaurant bosses
From cafes to pubs, bakeries and burger joints to renowned seafood and wine dynasties here are 50 of Tasmania’s most powerful hospo heads >>
Resident threatened in targeted shooting at West Hobart home
A shooting in West Hobart where a resident was threatened overnight was targeted, police have revealed. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>
Top Tassie union official banned from worksites
A senior Tasmanian union official has been banned from attending building sites by the Fair Work Commission. LATEST HERE >>
Tassie tin mine to pump waste underground
A tin mine on Tasmania’s west coast has been given approval to pump waste back into its underground workings rather than build a new tailings facility. LATEST >>
Flash flood warnings for Tassie with wet weekend ahead
It’s looking to be a wet and windy weekend across the state, with the weather bureau warning rainfall may lead to flash flooding. LATEST FORECAST >>
New Burnie shiploader a game-changer for mineral exporters
A new $64m facility planned for the Port of Burnie will load ships twice as fast and give Tasmanian miners the green light to bump up exports. DETAILS >>
ICY ROADS: Police issue alerts for Tassie roads
A number of roads are closed across the state due to icy conditions, after yesterday’s snow fall saw motorists stranded and roads cut. LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS + FORECAST >>
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 >>
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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