Blundstone kicks in for devils
BLUNDSTONE boots is giving Tasmanian Devil research a kick along through a new ad campaign.
Bomb squad called third time
THE police bomb squad has been called out to investigate a third suspicious item on Hobart's Eastern Shore.
Fire victim's name released
POLICE have released the name of an elderly Burnie man who died in a house fire last night.
MyState profit surges
MYSTATE posted a strong half-year performance with an after-tax profit of $11.6m for the six months to December 31.
Unlawful bikers in cop blitz
POLICE are warning illegal motorcyclists they are being targeted after a spike in motorcycle accidents this year.
Cost fear over NBN service
THERE are fears of an 80 per cent spike in NBN bills when a new wholesale charge takes effect later this year.
Inn's demolition refused
CLARENCE City Council has rejected a development application to demolish a former inn on Bellerive Bluff.
'Legal highs' a no-no
A THRIVING business selling "legal highs" has landed a Howrah storeman in court.
Pensioner's murder charge
A HOBART pensioner will be extradited to Western Australia for the murder of a Perth woman nearly 20 years ago.
Precious goods recovered
POLICE are looking for the owner of some unique stolen goods they recovered recently.
Eat, drink, do a runner
TASMANIAN restaurateurs are being urged to be alert for patrons doing a runner without paying their bills.
Tassie offers skilled personnel
PREMIER Lara Giddings says Tasmania is ready to help the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
US Navy arrives in Hobart
THE US Navy is back in town, with the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup arriving in Hobart yesterday.
Family's Cup fashion quinella
IT was consecutive wins for Hobart's Pitt family in the Launceston Cup Fashions on the Field.
Tigers set for Shield final
TASMANIA has virtually guaranteed itself a spot in the Sheffield Shield final.
Louts bash quirky pop star
THE eccentric X Factor winner Altiyan Childs has been kicked to the ground and bashed by a group of drunks in Hobart.
Mason targets Thorp's seat
DUMPED Children's Commissioner Paul Mason may challenge Lin Thorp for her Upper House seat in May.
Trafficker sent to jail
A VICTORIAN man caught with methamphetamine pills has been sentenced to seven months in jail for drug trafficking.
The train surfer caught on film at Burnie. Picture: Still from video by Lacey Welsh
New Tarkine battle looms
AN Indian mining company is developing plans for a new iron ore project in the Tarkine.
Marina boosts port town
A SYDNEY-to-Hobart yacht race veteran hopes a state-of-the art floating marina will breathe new life into the Port Huon region.
Guilty plea over crime spree
A MAN who rammed two police cars during a crime spree pleaded guilty to nearly 20 charges yesterday.
State of economy argued
THE Government and Opposition exchanged words yesterday over the true state of the Tasmanian economy.
Hobart to host US Navy ship
ALMOST 400 sailors on board the US Navy's destroyer USS Shoup will call Hobart home during a visit this week.
Police nab tree protester
A CONSERVATIONIST has been arrested and charged after a protest at a veneer mill in the Huon Valley.
Grape harvest bounty
TASMANIA'S high-quality wine harvest this year is attracting a lot more interstate interest because of the crop damage.
Tassie strong on tolerance
RACISM still exists in Tasmania -- but the state is more tolerant than the rest of the nation, according to a new study.
Snail trails lead to gardens
SNAILS are usually an unwelcome addition to a garden but next month there will be an exception.
Pub history unearthed
EARTH works at a building site in Hobart's CBD have uncovered the hidden basement of one of the city's earliest pubs.
Ex-teacher's child porn guilt
A RETIRED high school teacher accessed thousands of child pornography images, the Supreme Court has heard.
Plan for fairer justice system
ATTORNEY-General David Bartlett has announced a plan to make the state's justice system more efficient.
Final within Tigers' grasp
LUKE Butterworth led the Tigers to a commanding position against Western Australia yesterday.
Pie chase for dumped Fev
GLENORCHY believes Brendan Fevola is a 60-40 chance of lining up for the Magpies this year.
Gunns woos Asian giants
TWO potential European joint-venture partners in the Tamar Valley pulp mill have confirmed they are no longer interested.
