Legal debate over showing viral trout sex video in court
After entering a plea late last year to charges of filming and sharing a viral video of a sex act with a trout, debate will begin on whether it should be aired in court. What the court heard.
Police & Courts Tasmania
Everybody appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court, Thursday, January 16
Here is a list of people appearing at Hobart Magistrates Court on January 16.
Construction company changes plea in relics lawsuit
After a four-year wait, a case against construction company Boral of interfering with Aboriginal relics at one of its Tasmanian sites has progressed in court. What’s next.
Wad of cash pulled out to pay fine for obscene gesture
A man who was charged for giving a Nazi salute outside a club in Ravenswood has pleaded “guilty with good reason”. Read more about the unusual hearing.
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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
While running a drug trafficking business, the court heard how a dealer roped in a pair of drug addicts to work for him. Why a judge believes the dealer ‘deserves harsh punishment’.
Kayaker winched from Derwent River
A man has been rescued after a kayaking mishap on the River Derwent.
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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