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Horror injuries prompt burner ban
AN interim ban has been slapped on portable decorative ethanol burners in Tasmania.
Encouraging signs on state’s roads
TASMANIA Police has been encouraged by a drop in traffic offences on the first day of the statewide road blitz Operation Crossroads.
Anti-whaling crew welcomes Antarctic fog
A CONSERVATION group has called on the Federal Government to get involved after finding Japanese whaling vessels in an Australian sanctuary of the Southern Ocean.
Call for patience from Bruny travellers
TASMANIA Police is warning drivers heading to Bruny Island to expect long queues as thousands of people head to the popular holiday spot.
Anti-protest appeal hits almost $50k
A CROWD-FUNDING campaign for a High Court challenge to Tasmania’s strict new anti-protest laws has raised almost half its $100,000 target in the first 10 days.
Kitchen crew hams it up for festive feast
A GREGARIOUS group of older blokes has spent the past few days preparing for one of the biggest community Christmas lunches in Hobart.
Tourist dies behind wheel on Cradle Mt Rd
A NEW South Wales tourist has died after becoming unwell while driving in Tasmania’s North-West.
Man badly hurt in 5m fall from Xmas tree
A SOUTH Australian man is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from a city council Christmas tree in Launceston.
Abetz saddened, shocked by ACL blast
TASMANIA’S most senior Liberal MP has expressed his sadness at the attack on the Australian Christian Lobby’s offices in Canberra.
Drugs seizure record
AUTHORITIES have revealed the scale of the alleged drug smuggling operation busted in waters off Tasmania. WATCH THE VIDEO
Marathon mission complete
TWO runners from Melbourne saw a lot of Tasmania as they put themselves through an extreme 15-day physical challenge to raise funds for mental health awareness.
Fire restrictions for North and South
A FIRE permit period has been declared for vast tracts of northern and southern Tasmania as authorities continue to monitor a bushfire in the Southern Midlands.
Three men hurt in crash near Longley
THREE people are in hospital in a stable condition after a crash involving two cars at Longley yesterday.
Fire fund boost to our preparation
A SMARTPHONE app, greater education in schools and fire weather forecasting will help Tasmanians better prepare for bushfires as part of $1 million in Federal Government funding.
Police to probe fatal crash site near Perth
MIDLAND Highway motorists have been advised to expect delays as Tasmania Police continue to investigate a fatal crash near Perth.
Anger at call to axe imports restrictions
THE Productivity Commission has been likened to a “deranged hairdresser insisting their client wear a mullet wig” by award-winning Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan.
Swimmers, not fishers, buoyed by river report
THE majority of swimming beaches in Hobart’s Derwent River have good water quality — just don’t eat the fish.
Top cops blaze trail for women in uniform
TWO respected and highly experienced Tasmanian policewomen have been have been promoted to the rank of inspector.
Kidman calls for adoption discussion
NICOLE Kidman says it is time Australia talks more openly about adoption. Speaking at the Sydney premiere of the highly acclaimed new film Lion, she hopes the movie creates more dialogue about the issue.
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