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A diver’s body was found floating unconscious in the water at Recherche Bay.

Man, 35, drowns in diving incident in South

Colleagues of a 35-year-old man who died in a diving incident, tried desperately to save his life. DETAILS >>

The corner of Forth Rd and Cutts Rd in Don. Source: Google Street View.

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Woman dies in horrific head on crash

Tasmania Police have confirmed a woman has died following a crash between two cars on a rural road. LATEST >>

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WATCH: Moment man wielding machete hacks through store

WATCH: Moment man wielding machete hacks through store

Astonishing CCTV footage has captured the moment a courageous shopkeeper thwarted a machete wielding burglar’s attempts to rob his store. WATCH THE TERRIFYING VIDEO >>

Roadworks hastily seen to after fatal cycling accident

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Roadworks hastily seen to after fatal cycling accident

It has been revealed roadworks at the scene of Tuesday’s fatal cycling accident on Kingston Beach have been fast-tracked. WHAT HAPPENED >>

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Camping at Central Station.

GoFundMe launched for family run over at camping ground

The community is rallying around a young Burnie family run over at a camping ground early on New Year’s Day. HOW TO DONATE >>

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Dynnyrne woman to front court after serious Bruny Island incident

A Dynnyrne woman has been charged after allegedly driving a van into a man and two women on a private property on Bruny Island overnight. NEW DETAILS >>

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TO THE RESCUE: Rescuers save two stranded climbers from Cape Hauy. Picture: Supplied

Two climbers rescued from Cape Hauy cliff edge after 15m fall

Two rock climbers were rescued last night after finding themselves stranded on a cliff ledge approximately 250 metres from the top of Cape Hauy. WATCH THE VIDEO >>

A horse is rescued by Tasmania Fire Service and State Emergency Service volunteers at Lachlan after it became trapped in a septic tank. Picture: Supplied

Rescuers come to aid of horse trapped in a stinky situation

A horse found itself in a frightening predicament this week when it became trapped in a septic tank. Thankfully, a group of volunteer firefighters swooped in to rescue it from its ordeal.

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Don’t be a bloody idiot, e-scooter vandals told

Don’t be a bloody idiot, e-scooter vandals told

Police are investigating an incident where youths rode an e-scooter on top of a car, with the Premier warning it takes only one or two people “to put the whole program at risk”. SEE THE VIDEO >>

Hiker found alive after spending the night lost in the bush

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 >>

‘Take responsibility’: Minister urges caution on the road

‘Take responsibility’: Minister urges caution on the road

Tasmanian drivers are being urged to obey the rules and stay safe in the lead-up to the festive season in the wake of the death of a young man at Brighton on the weekend.

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Man charged over serious assault in Hobart’s northern suburbs

Man charged over serious assault in Hobart’s northern suburbs

A man has been charged with assault and another is in hospital with significant head injuries. LATEST >>

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Acting Corrections Commissioner Rod Wise. Supplied.

Controversial ex-Victorian corrections boss’ new Tassie job

A Victorian corrections boss who allowed gangland kingpin Carl Williams and his murderer to share a prison unit is now working in an almost identical role in Tasmania.

Two dead in 24 hours on Tasmanian roads

Two dead in 24 hours on Tasmanian roads

It has been a horror 24 hours on Tasmanian roads as two die in two seperate incidents in the state’s north. LATEST POLICE NEWS >>

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