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Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has appeared in court after being accused of stealing a Toyota Prado.

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

A police officer has been charged with accessing child abuse material following a joint state and federal police anti-child exploitation team investigation.

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

A coroner has praised the bravery of police but criticised SES preparedness after flooding claimed the lives of three people in 2016.

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'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

Whales may be left on beach after grim euthanasia call

Whales may be left on beach after grim euthanasia call

Wildlife authorities have been forced to euthanise dozens of false killer whales after a mass stranding involving 157 at a rugged beach.

Grim end to 'horrific' stranding of false killer whales

Grim end to 'horrific' stranding of false killer whales

Rescue efforts have failed for a pod of 157 false killer whales beached on a remote coastline, with authorities forced to begin euthanasia.

Operator 'hung out to dry' by Hillcrest castle maker

Operator 'hung out to dry' by Hillcrest castle maker

A 'dust devil' that lifted a jumping castle into the air, killing six primary school children, could not have been foreseen, a court has been told.

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Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career

Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

Out-of-control bushfires are threatening small communities as weather conditions change, with residents preparing to escape and evacuation centres established.

Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Jewell ton lifts Tasmania to one-day win over Victoria

Caleb Jewell has cracked an unbeaten 105 off 115 balls to lead Tasmania to a five-wicket win over Victoria at Bellerive Oval.

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former leader focuses on crucial seat after resigning

Former Labor leader Rebecca White is stepping down from the Tasmanian parliament to focus on winning a crucial marginal seat at the next federal election.

Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller

Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller

Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller

Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller

Kieran Elliott took 10 wickets in the match and was well supported by Gabe Bell as Tasmania won an exciting Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria by 20 runs.

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Lives under threat as uncontrolled bushfires rage

Residents and visitors in a remote part of Australia have been urged to take action as bushfires threaten lives and homes.

Tassie opener continues hot run, Vics set testing chase

Jake Weatherald's fine Sheffield Shield form has continued after the competition break, the opener's big century ensuring Victoria face a tricky run chase.

Debutant Dixon fires for Vics against Tasmania

Victoria's Harry Dixon has become the second teen debutant to score his maiden first-class half-century in the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their NBL season on a high, snapping a six-match losing run with a seven-point victory over Cairns.

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Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria are in a strong position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, despite 18-year-old Aidan O'Connor top-scoring with 53 for the hosts on debut.

Blazes continue to cause closure of popular hike track

A popular bushwalking track will be closed for at least another two weeks as firefighters face challenging conditions to contain the out-of-control blazes.

Rare vessel sinks en route to famed boat festival

Mechanical failure has caused a vintage vessel to sink on its way to a wooden boat festival, forcing its crew members to scramble to safety.

Henriques steers NSW to one-day crushing of Tasmania

Moises Henriques and Ben Dwarshuis have starred as NSW moved to the top of the One-Day Cup table with a dominant win over Tasmania.

Royal Tasmanian: BBL star signs first overseas T20 deal

Big Bash League sensation Mitch Owen has started his new life as a T20 gun for hire, putting pen to paper on an injury-replacement deal overseas.

JackJumpers' title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on

Star Illawarra big man Sam Froling has scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds to lead his side to a crushing win over Tasmania.

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.

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