‘Disgraceful’: Judge lashes man for attack on his mother’s partner
A judge has told a man who smashed a glass on his mother’s partner’s head that it is fortunate that his victim did not suffer more severe injuries.
Police & Courts Tasmania
Kings Cross fatal arsonist accused of lying to Tasmanian court
An arsonist who caused the Sydney deaths of six young backpackers in 1989 now lives in Huonville and is once again in serious trouble with the law.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, March 20
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on March 20.
Male museum visitor fights Mona over women-only ‘ladies’ lounge’
‘Why can we have a sense of humour about it? It’s because as women, we don’t hold the power.’ Mona could be ordered to close its opulent ‘ladies lounge’ following a discrimination complaint. WATCH HERE >>
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4800+ NAMES: The Tasmanians who owe huge money in fines
Thousands of Tasmanians have been named in the government’s latest list of those who have racked up a combined 26,248 unpaid fines. SEARCH THE LIST
Murder accused’s girlfriend accused of ‘tailoring’ evidence
The trial of five Tasmanians accused of murdering Burnie dad Bobby Medcraft enters its third week. The partner of one of the defendants has been accused of tailoring her evidence.
Hobart man to stand trial over alleged murder of Rachel Wake
Hobart man will stand trial over the alleged murder of midwife Rachel Wake, who died on Christmas Day after she was allegedly stabbed to death.
Young man to be sentenced over Snapchat photo threat of 13yo girl
A young man has faced a Hobart court after asking a young girl for intimate pictures, then threatening to share them on Snapchat when she refused to send him more.
Hobart man confesses to raping baby son
A Hobart man has confessed to orally raping his baby son to make a video for other paedophiles online. *CONTENT WARNING
Legal clash looms over claims councillor had ‘secret’ $1.4m plan
A Tasmanian councillor is threatening to launch defamation proceedings against a mayoral candidate over claims the councillor formed a “secret” plan to purchase a council asset.
Man charged over alleged social media harassment
A Hobart man will face court after he was charged by detectives from the Tasmania Police cyber and child exploitation crime division.
Police confirm identity of deceased after police chase
Days after a burnt body was found in a car involved in a police pursuit was found in bushland, authorities have confirmed the identity of the deceased. LATEST>>
‘Can’t be fair’: Cheeky teen sportsman dead in highway horror
“He was always the safest driver I knew, I can’t wrap my head around it”: A Tassie teen who brought a smile to the face of all he played with or against in cricket and AFL is being mourned.
Man who beheaded pensioner says he died by manslaughter
A man who committed a shocking series of acts to cover up his flatmate’s death – including cutting his head off and slaughtering his pets – says the victim died by manslaughter, not murder.
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