Tasmania

The coroner who investigated his death has called for greater safety campaigns, pool inspections and laws for fence non-compliance in Tasmania.
Australia
Ethan James

Call for pool fencing law change after child drowns

A four-year-old boy who drowned in an unfenced pool in the front yard of his home wasn’t properly supervised and hadn’t had any swimming lessons.

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It’s believed the man departed on his boat about 7am on Wednesday.
Tasmania
Molly Magennis

Desperate search for missing man after alarming discovery on beach

The man has been missing since Wednesday morning.

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Charles Read has been jailed for two years.
Tasmania
Matt Shrivell

‘Chopper’ Read’s son sentenced on serious offences

The son of one of Australia’s most notorious crime figures, Mark ‘Chopper’ Read, has been jailed. 

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A man and women have died in a crash involving four vehicles all heading east on the Bowen Bridge near Risdon, north of Hobart.
Tasmania
Hayley Taylor

Two killed in horror four-vehicle crash on major bridge

The man and woman both died at the scene and several others were injured.

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A woman’s body has been found in a bus after the converted motorhome the woman had been living in caught fire on Friday morning.
Tasmania
Hayley Taylor

Woman living in a bus killed when it bursts into flames

Police are aware of two people who were living in the bus, including one who is unaccounted for.

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The Targa Tasmania tarmac rally has been run for more than three decades.
Tasmania
Ethan James

Safety and culture reset needed after rally deaths

The organiser of the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally has flagged a suite of safety reforms following the deaths of four competitors in two years.

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Simon Burgess faces sentencing for assaulting a woman and breaching family violence orders.
Police
Ethan James

Olympian set to be sentenced on family violence charges

A three-time Olympian is expected to be sentenced for assaulting a woman and breaching family violence orders.

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An inquest is looking into the deaths of Targa competitors including Leigh Mundy and Dennis Neagle.
Tasmania
Ethan James

Rally deaths inquest raises safety system questions

An inquest into four deaths in three crashes at the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally event is examining safety procedures, including briefings and car assessments.

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Video
Mikey was surfing an eight-metre wave in Tasmania before being knocked unconscious in the water. Here’s how he survived.
Tasmania
Caleb Taylor

Mikey was surfing an 8m wave when he was knocked unconscious. Here’s how he survived

The remote Aussie surfing spot is known for its huge waves and can only be accessed through a 30km jet ski ride or a two-hour bush hike.

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Police are investigating how a man was critically injured on a street in New Town, Tasmania. File image
Tasmania
Ailish Delaney

Man fighting for life after being found unconscious on street

The man was found with ‘significant injuries to his torso and neck area’.

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Video
A Police Professional Standards Investigation is underway into a fatal crash in Tasmania over the weekend.
Australia
Matt Shrivell

Community reeling after police car hits and kills fireman

Terrible scenes have played out after an on-duty police officer in his car, hit and killed a volunteer fireman. 

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Calls to ban 'puppy farms' have stepped up after a Tasmanian breeder was made to close down. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Jack Gramenz

‘Appalling’: Hundreds surrendered from labradoodle puppy farm

Hundreds of labradoodles have been surrendered from one of the country's largest breeders, sparking calls for a tougher crackdown on puppy farms.

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Video
A Police Professional Standards Investigation is underway into a fatal crash in Tasmania over the weekend.
Tasmania
Dominique Tassell

New details emerge after man fatally struck by police car

An investigation is underway after the fire service volunteer was struck by the police vehicle.

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A man has died after he was hit by a police vehicle, Tasmania Police say. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Tasmania
Melissa Meehan

Probe launched: Man dies after being hit by police car

A man has died after he was struck by a police vehicle, with ethical standards to investigate the crash.

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Police in Tasmania have issued a warning over a handful of counterfeit $100 notes that have been circulating.
Tasmania
Rhiannon Lewin

Tiny detail on $100 note sparks police warning

‘People might not notice at first glance.’

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