Two pedestrians hit by ‘out-of-control’ car, police investigating
Police confirm an out-of-control car struck two pedestrians in the state’s north, with investigations underway into the incident. The latest:
Police & Courts Tasmania
‘Diplomat Dan’ fails to get restraint order against Tasmanian magistrate
A Tasmanian man who accused a serving magistrate of arranging gang members to choke and kill him has failed to convince the Supreme Court to grant a restraint order. What the court heard:
Man accused of stealing vehicles he takes for test drive
Police believe a young Warrane man has been arranging test drives for motorcycles and not returning them to their owner. A warning for sellers.
Man, 69, jailed for 5000+ child abuse material and bestiality files
An international tip has lead to jail time for a Tasmanian man who had 5000+ child abuse material and bestiality files on hundreds of DVDs. Here’s how he was found.
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Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, November 20
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on November 20.
Arsonist back in court over false claims made during sex trial
A serial arsonist, who once spent 20 years in prison for causing the deaths of six backpackers in a hostel fire, has appeared in court after admitting to perverting justice during a recent trial.
Hillcrest hearing wraps up: What next
On the final hearing day for the operator of the jumping castle which killed six children when it became airborne, the last expert took to the witness stand. Here’s what was said on the last day.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Tuesday, November 19
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on November 19.
Ex-King Island Mayor fronts Supreme Court on child exploitation material charges
Former King Island mayor, councillor, teacher and current business owner Duncan McFie faced the Supreme Court of Tasmania for the first time on Monday. What happens next.
Warrane man enters plea over death of baby
A Warrane man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the 2023 death of a baby. What the court heard.
Geason officially resigns after guilty verdict
Gregory Geason is a Supreme Court Justice no more, after he officially resigned today.
‘Embarrassing’: Kings Counsel back in vogue
It’s been a vexed question for years as to whether lawyers recognised as Senior Counsel should be queen or King’s Counsel. Find out the latest move by the Attorney-General.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Monday, November 18
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on November 18.
What we know from second week of Hillcrest tragedy trial
Further details have emerged from the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy during a criminal trial at the Devonport Magistrates Court. Here’s what’s happened in court.
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