Migrant’s visa cancelled after ‘reckless’ child sexual abuse crimes
A migrant living in Hobart will be forced to return home after sex crimes against a 12-year-old girl, who he claimed he believed was a married, adult sex worker.
Police & Courts Tasmania
Attorney-General says he has no power to act in Eden death case
Attorney-General Guy Barnett says he has no legal power to intervene in the tragic case of Eden Westbrook and order an inquest. But the teenager’s parents have pledged not to give up>
Grandma’s ‘new’ life after stint in jail for manslaughter
A woman involved in a violent Hobart death has been released from prison on parole for a third time, with plans to start a new life as a wife and grandmother.
Police allege seal died from injuries inflicted by 23-year-old
Police suspect a young man of multiple crimes and have laid charges, including in relation to the death of an Australian fur seal — which is a protected species. The details.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on July 3.
Senator Jacqui Lambie calls for inquest into Eden Westbrook case
“A botched investigation and potentially a blatant cover-up.” Outspoken Senator Jacqui Lambie has passionately spoken out about the Tasmanian tragedy of teenage girl, Eden Westbrook.
Former politician Adam Brooks to fight tax charges
The ex-Braddon Liberal MP was back in court again, this time on tax charges. However, one major hurdle needs to be addressed before the matter goes to hearing.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Tuesday, July 2
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on July 2.
Truck driver suffered medical episode before fatal crash
A truck driver is suspected of having had a medical episode, which led to a crash on a busy Eastern Shore street. Here’s the latest.
‘Volatile’: Legal battle erupts over elderly man accused of violence
An 80-year-old Tasmanian man has been accused of bashing his fellow nursing home residents, including inflicting a fatal injury upon an elderly woman. What a tribunal heard>
‘I saw him do it’: Man’s rant to jury at crime scene
An obnoxious rant that caused a mistrial has almost landed a Launceston man in jail, after a verbal onslaught to a jury that “the f…ing c… is guilty as anything”.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Monday, July 1
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on July 1.
The hunt is on for Tasmania’s new Chief Justice
Chief Justice Alan Blow has spent almost a quarter of a century on the bench of Tasmania’s Supreme Court. With his retirement looming, he has reflected on his career – and the end of an era.
‘Things didn’t add up’: Woman’s disturbing death scene anomalies
“There were so many things that were wrong. Straightaway, I did not think it was suicide.” The woman who found the body of a St Helens teenage girl has spoken out publicly for the first time>
Tasmania Police declines to investigate whistleblower claims
A whistleblower has been left stunned after Tasmania Police told her it would not criminally investigate her claims a Launceston General Hospital boss routinely falsified death certificates.
Man hit ex-girlfriend in the head with glass bong
“Impulsive and unplanned” is how a judge described an assault a man committed before having to be extradited to Tasmania from NSW.
Woman asks for shortest possible prison term for causing road death
A young woman who caused a Good Friday road tragedy that claimed the life of a tourist has reportedly said she “feels sick over what she’s done”. Here’s when she will be sentenced.
Shock statistics: Tassie assaults and robberies skyrocket
The number of Tasmanians robbed in 2023 was the highest in 31 years and assaults also increased. Read what the data revealed.
Baby on board: Criminal leads police in hot pursuit to hospital
A criminal with an extensive record has faced court for an unusual crime, after driving at extreme speeds – with police in pursuit – to get his pregnant girlfriend to hospital.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Friday, June 28
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 28.
Coroner’s findings bring closure years after hero pilot’s death
“Nothing is going to bring him back, and that’s the outcome for us.” The family of veteran rescue helicopter pilot Roger Corbin have spoken out about his legacy in the wake of inquest findings.
Lawyer lashes delays and uncertainty in Mt Nelson GP case
A new indictment is expected to soon be served upon a Hobart GP charged with making, supplying and illegally prescribing drugs out of his Mount Nelson clinic.
Man jailed for throwing acid over police attending domestic siege
A Port Sorell man — known as Diplomat Dan — who threw acid at four Special Operations Group police officers during a domestic siege in 2021 has been sentenced. The details >>
Cold-hearted: Murderer jailed over frenzied, jealous stabbing attack
“It is difficult to envisage a more arrogant and cold-hearted act.” Violent, jealous and controlling murderer Kerry Lee Whiting has been jailed for a “heinous” double-stabbing on a sleeping couple.
Olympic-winning rower pleads guilty to hitting woman
Three-time Olympian rower Simon Burgess has pleaded guilty to violence against a woman during an episode in the Huon Valley last December. What will happen next>
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 27.
Firefighter charged with child exploitation offence
The fire service boss has confirmed a 41-year-old firefighter has been suspended from duty after a joint anti-child exploitation laid charges. The latest.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, June 26
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 26.
Forensic expert blocked in Tasmanian teenage death case
A consultant forensic pathologist with 50 years’ experience says he has been “hamstrung” in his attempts to investigate the tragic Tasmanian case of teenage girl Eden Westbrook. Find out why>
‘I don’t agree with it’: ‘Diplomat Dan’ lashes out at jury over verdict
A Port Sorell man — who insists on being called ‘Diplomat Dan’ — lashed out at the jury saying they ‘didn’t even want to be there’ after being found guilty. Here’s what happened.
School abuse survivor wins an extra $113K on top of $2m payout
A sexual abuse survivor who was last week awarded a $2 million damages payout has had her case return to court – for an extra $113,000 to be added to her sum.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Tuesday, June 25
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 25.
Police not acting alone in efforts to crackdown on youth crime
Amid fears of teen gangs terrorising businesses in Hobart’s northern suburbs, police say they can’t tackle the issue alone. Here’s how the community can help.
Long-serving doctor banned after using drugs in patient’s name
A grieving Hobart GP has been disqualified after fraudulently prescribing Viagra and sedatives in a patient’s name, but taking the drugs himself.
Trial set for alleged Bandidos more than four years after Dover raid
A trial date has been scheduled for an alleged Bandidos bikie boss and two associates, more than four years after a major federal police and gang squad raid at Dover.
Speed, drugs, no seatbelt: coroner rules on woman’s highway death
Eyewitnesses have recounted what they saw in a report on the single-vehicle crash that killed a woman in the state’s North last year on the Easter weekend. Here’s what they said.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Monday, June 24
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 24.
Man jailed over plot to import $2.5m meth and heroin
A 39-year-old man used contacts in Asia to try to import millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine and heroin into Tasmania to pay off his growing debts. Here’s what was said in court.
Woman who was allegedly caught drink driving twice had kid in car, police say
A Wynyard woman allegedly pulled up for drink driving twice in two days had a child in the car one of the times, police say.
Murderer Darren Mark Wake’s sentencing delayed
Darren Mark Wake is awaiting sentencing for the murder of his ex-wife Rachel Wake on Christmas Day in 2021. What happened in court.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Friday, June 21
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 21.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Thursday, June 20
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 20.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, June 19
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 19.
Recycling company pulls out of appeal over EPA dust order
A tribunal stoush between a Launceston recycling company and the state’s environmental watchdog has been avoided at the 11th hour, after the firm abandoned its appeal.
Abuse survivor’s huge payout ‘will never take away the nightmares’
Katrina Munting was a star student who’s life came crashing down after she was abused by her teacher Marcus Pollard. Now a judge has made him and the state pay a huge amount in compensation. Details >>
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Tuesday, June 18
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 18.
Closing remarks in trial of alleged murder of ex-partner’s boyfriend
‘He was unhappy and was making threats,’ the court heard as the final pitch to the 12-person jury was made in a case alleging the murder of the accused ex-partner’s boyfriend.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Monday, June 17
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on June 17.
‘On the bones of their backsides’: Police plea over budget cuts
The Tasmanian Police Association has appealed to the state Treasurer Michael Ferguson not to reduce spending, saying more officers will leave if resources are cut.
Harris Scarfe attempted murder charge dropped for Hobart teen
A young teenage boy charged with the attempted murder of a retail worker at Harris Scarfe Moonah has had his charges dropped, despite spending nearly a year locked up at Ashley.
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