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When Devonport’s Judd Broomhall took his first wicket at the Coast's top-level, the young gun couldn't believe his eyes.
16/12/2024

When Devonport’s Judd Broomhall took his first wicket at the Coast's top-level, the young gun couldn't believe his eyes.

The medium pace bowler is only 15-years-old.

"Local councillors are welcome to raise any issue and move any motion they see fit."
16/12/2024

"Local councillors are welcome to raise any issue and move any motion they see fit."

'Council's response to motions are a matter for [the] council.'

"Only one vessel's arrival [was] delayed due to the damaged fender."
16/12/2024

"Only one vessel's arrival [was] delayed due to the damaged fender."

'... working closely with our customers to minimise disruption.'

"The outcome is overwhelmingly clear that none of us have the time required to give the sub-branch what it needs."
16/12/2024

"The outcome is overwhelmingly clear that none of us have the time required to give the sub-branch what it needs."

'They held one at Railton, and a lot of the community rallied.'

A petty thief who is banned from multiple stores and the main shopping street in Wynyard is back before the courts.
16/12/2024

A petty thief who is banned from multiple stores and the main shopping street in Wynyard is back before the courts.

Medication and energy drinks on Liam Greene's shopping list.

Greens' plan for resource industry workers: Get job as Park Ranger
16/12/2024

Greens' plan for resource industry workers: Get job as Park Ranger

Woodruff details alternatives for West Coast resources workers.

"There were children here when I started ... they're here now with their own children."
16/12/2024

"There were children here when I started ... they're here now with their own children."

'He certainly knows how to get the balls off the roof.'

The reptile was reported as having a "full belly".
16/12/2024

The reptile was reported as having a "full belly".

The four-foot-long reptile was removed from the home.

The 55-year-old was caught by members of Taskforce Scelus about 4pm on Sunday.
16/12/2024

The 55-year-old was caught by members of Taskforce Scelus about 4pm on Sunday.

'Slow down and get home safely.'

Tried and true road snacks like sausage rolls are a must, but when it comes to what route you should take, the sky's the...
16/12/2024

Tried and true road snacks like sausage rolls are a must, but when it comes to what route you should take, the sky's the limit.

Explore somewhere new and wondrous on a road trip.

Who have been the standout players across the last five decades of the NWBU? It is a question that will be answered in t...
16/12/2024

Who have been the standout players across the last five decades of the NWBU? It is a question that will be answered in the new year.

'It's definitely a hard job and we've started working away.'

A former employee of tool business Nubco will be sentenced in March after pleading guilty to 36 dishonesty charges relat...
16/12/2024

A former employee of tool business Nubco will be sentenced in March after pleading guilty to 36 dishonesty charges related to her theft of $18,000 from her employer.

Former inventory controller ordered to pay back employer.

Law firm Maurice Blackburn has commenced a class action on behalf of the injured victims, families and witnesses of the ...
15/12/2024

Law firm Maurice Blackburn has commenced a class action on behalf of the injured victims, families and witnesses of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy in 2021.

Action filed in Supreme Court against state and Taz-Zorb.

The Dogs' Homes of Tasmania is reaching out to Tasmanians with an urgent appeal to help it continue its life-saving work...
15/12/2024

The Dogs' Homes of Tasmania is reaching out to Tasmanians with an urgent appeal to help it continue its life-saving work for dogs in need like young Spud.

Dogs' Home of Tasmania launches an urgent appeal for donations.

" ... what we didn't hear is action and how those jobs are absolutely and utterly permanently secured for now and into t...
15/12/2024

" ... what we didn't hear is action and how those jobs are absolutely and utterly permanently secured for now and into the future".

Mr Albanese pledged to do whatever is necessary.

There were standout performances galore with both bat and ball across the Coast's first grade competitions. Find out who...
15/12/2024

There were standout performances galore with both bat and ball across the Coast's first grade competitions.

Find out who they were here.

There were highlights aplenty across the four competitions.

Astronomy buffs can breathe easy, Mars enters retrograde much less frequently than it's fellow planet Mercury.
15/12/2024

Astronomy buffs can breathe easy, Mars enters retrograde much less frequently than it's fellow planet Mercury.

Jupiter is brighter than usual for some reason as well.

The new hub will mould and develop to meet the needs of local veterans.
15/12/2024

The new hub will mould and develop to meet the needs of local veterans.

'The whole concept is to have a central point.'

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The criminal hearing into the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy has forced family members to relieve the horror day six children were killed and three others were seriously injured. All the details, evidence, and emotions from the past 10 days will be wrapped up on The Advocate website on Saturday morning.

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As the Spirit of Tasmania IV takes a sea test, concerns have been raised about the Devonport Port's readiness for the new vessels. ✍ Read our coverage at: http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8674480?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post Footage supplied.

Nick Hudson, WA’s 2024 Local Hero for his mental health fundraiser The Push-Up Challenge, says nominating someone who inspires you is easy! As part of the ACM network, we're proud to be media partner for the Australian of the Year Awards. Nominate someone now: https://australianoftheyear.org.au/

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Wildcats' McGaffin writes himself into the history books
Wildcats' McGaffin writes himself into the history books

Scott McGaffin did not set out to become the North West Basketball Union's games record holder when he played his first senior game in 2000. For the full story: http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8625239?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post

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