‘It sucks’: Town left reeling following oil spill
Water is having to be brought in by truck, and the normally bustling tourist town of Tullah on the West Coast is ‘very quiet’ after a popular lake was shut to the public due to an oil spill.
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Oil spill results in extended closure of popular lake
An estimated 5000 litres of oil has spilt into a Tasmanian lake, forcing the EPA to launch a clean-up operation. How the oil ended up in the lake.
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:
Remote hospital receives major facelift
A remote hospital has gained new aged care facilities, an ambulance bay, and a revamped emergency department. But that is merely the first stage of the facility’s upgrades.
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‘Elitist’: $40m Next Iconic Walk in conservationists’ crosshairs
Tipped to rival the Three Capes Track, a proposed new multi-day walk on Tasmania’s West Coast has been derided as a “purely commercial” development for wealthy tourists.
Hydro’s stoush with mayor continues with ‘potential way forward’ rejected
Hydro Tasmania accused a mayor of spreading ‘deliberately misleading’ information. Find out what happened during round two of the war of words.
Hydro slams mayor for ‘incorrect and deliberately misleading’ claims
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EPA hands down decision on $400m+ mining development
The owners of a West Coast mine want to transition from open-cut to underground operations. Find out what the EPA said in its assessment of the proposed development.
Drunk and drugged-up driver jailed for wild highway police chase
‘A bad case of dangerous driving’ is how a Supreme Court judge described a police chase that ended after a man’s car spun out of control and smashed into a guard rail.
Mining company’s move to exit Tas prompts calls for change
A Perth-based mineral exploration company is set to exit Tasmania even after receiving six grants from the state government, prompting calls for a review of mining laws.
Gutwein’s final steps in 350km Tasmania journey
Former premier and Migrant Resource Centre chair Peter Gutwein wrapped up the last leg of his 350km journey across Tasmania on Sunday, with a big payday for charity.
Where to nab a bargain block in Tasmania
Burnie, Interlaken, York Town, Zeehan – these are the suburbs all home to some of the cheapest blocks of lands in the state. See what makes the list.
Where to find Tasmania’s riskiest roads
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‘Unfortunate’: penguins trapped in wire fence at beach development
Burnie Council has described footage from local residents as “extremely unfortunate” after penguins caught in development fencing emerges online. Watch the video.
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