Leading eel fisherman faces court over animal cruelty allegations
High-profile Tasmanian commercial eel fisherman Bradley Robert Finlayson has faced a Hobart courtroom on multiple animal cruelty charges. See how he pleaded.
Police & Courts Tasmania
Jail time for man who tried to smuggle nearly $4m worth of meth
A cocaine and gambling addict who had fallen into debt believed he would be able to start afresh after doing one drug courier job. However, it all went wrong for him.
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Wednesday, February 28
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on February 28.
Meet the therapy dog spreading puppy love in Tasmanian Courts
If you catch a labrador strolling around Hobart’s courts, don’t fear – she has a very important job. How Zoe will be lending a paw to vulnerable Tasmanians in court.
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Truck driver died in tragic accident after not wearing seatbelt
A truck driver carting thousands of chickens died when he was ejected from the vehicle in a tragic accident on a Tasmanian highway.
Court battle to protect Tassie devils from mine’s truck roadkill
A battle over Tasmanian devils has unfolded in the Supreme Court, with environmentalists arguing a mining company shouldn’t be allowed to transport iron ore at night.
‘Muscles hanging out finger’ after getaway car rolls
A court has heard two teenagers involved in a burglary spree at a Tasmanian ski village rolled their getaway vehicle, with one of them lucky to escape with his life and suffering serious hand injuries.
Chaotic police chase lands a Rokeby man in hot water
A man has been sentenced for leading police on a drunken car chase which ended in his tyres being spiked, his windows smashed, and his face pepper sprayed. See his astonishing rampage across town.
Tasmanians blow eye-watering amounts of money on pokies
Tasmanians have lost millions of dollars on poker machines so far this financial year – and the alarming figures have prompted one independent MLC to speak out.
Man pleads guilty to causing British tourist’s road death
Three years ago, British tourist Claire Litchfield was fatally struck by a car as she crossed Argyle Street. The driver has now pleaded guilty to negligently causing her death.
Alleged conman accused of stealing 4 identities for fraud spree
It remains to be seen whether the trial of an alleged Tasmanian conman facing 24 charges of fraud, dishonesty and identity theft will go ahead, a court has heard. See the full details.
Community rallies around ‘heartbroken’ family of five
Glenorchy has rallied around a devastated family after their home was completely gutted by a fire which left them with nothing but “the clothes on their back”. Find out how you can help.
Tassie man caught with stash of child abuse, bestiality imagery
A young Tasmanian man has pleaded guilty to having a depraved stash of sick material involving children, as well as videos and images of a woman known to him showering.
Health fraudster jailed after $400K theft
A former health department worker who funnelled almost $400,000 of government funds into her private accounts will spend at least a year behind bars.
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