Threats heard in court to ‘wipe half of Tunnack out’
Around 30 voicemails sent in June 2023 by the alleged Baden Hall arsonist were heard in court on Wednesday, with threats made to “wipe half of Tunnack out” and “set fire to the shearing shed”.
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Robbins Island wind farm opponent in Supreme Court bid
A key opponent of a 100-turbine wind farm proposed for Robbins Island says it was denied natural justice during a failed 2023 legal appeal against the $1.6 billion development’s approval.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, February 12
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on February 12.
Alleged historic hall arsonist faces two-day trial
The brother and friends of an alleged arsonist will appear to give evidence in his trial in which he is accused of burning down a century-old town hall. What the court heard.
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Thousands of pictures of child abuse land man back in prison
He was jailed in the 90s for child sexual abuse offences, and now the same man is back in prison for his latest offending over three years. How long he will be in jail for.
Dealer ‘exploited vulnerabilities’ of the drug addicts working for him
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Kayaker winched from Derwent River
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Vandals smash Lenah Valley family’s cars spoiling Christmas
One Tasmanian family’s Christmas celebrations were turned upside down as late-night vandals targeted their property. Hear from the family.
Christmas Day tragedy: Bushwalker dies at Cradle Mountain
Tasmania Police has confirmed a bushwalker has tragically died at Cradle Mountain on Christmas Day.
Inside the resignation of convicted judge Gregory Geason
Email exchange over the resignation of convicted Tasmanian judge Gregory Geason included a final ultimatum from the state government. An RTI reveals how it happened.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on December 24.
Police arrest man with drugs and a suitcase full of cash
A 37-year-old Burnie man has been charged with trafficking and other drug offences after police seized a large quantity of cash and drugs from the vehicle he was driving. What they found:
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Monday, December 23
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on December 23.
Man who killed baby faces sentencing delays
A man who killed a baby will not learn his fate until after the New Year due to a disagreement between lawyers.
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