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Magistrate Edwards told Sherriff his time of "doing what he wanted, when he wanted, was over."
07/02/2025

Magistrate Edwards told Sherriff his time of "doing what he wanted, when he wanted, was over."

Stealing booze, abusing workers, breaking windows on his agenda.

The wooden structure had been flagged due to safety concerns.
07/02/2025

The wooden structure had been flagged due to safety concerns.

Its future appears brighter after a recent meeting with TasPorts.

Guns found when police swooped on a property at Preston.
06/02/2025

Guns found when police swooped on a property at Preston.

Police say they are following a specific line of inquiry.

"... if customers are not aware [of] the extra charges they are paying, that's [when the] anger comes out."
06/02/2025

"... if customers are not aware [of] the extra charges they are paying, that's [when the] anger comes out."

It comes after a customer's card and public holiday tirade.

A Burnie woman was told to deal with her anger issues and her bad attitude towards police officers during sentencing in ...
06/02/2025

A Burnie woman was told to deal with her anger issues and her bad attitude towards police officers during sentencing in the Burnie Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Burnie woman kicked police officer in the stomach.

The family is now waiting nervously for blood test results.
06/02/2025

The family is now waiting nervously for blood test results.

He wants every parent to educate their kids.

Senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on a former staffer who filed an unfair dismissal complaint against her when they le...
06/02/2025

Senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on a former staffer who filed an unfair dismissal complaint against her when they left her office.

Staffer usually late to work, dismissive of co-workers: Senator

Ensuring the Tasmania Football Club is a team for the whole state is among the top priorities for inaugural CEO, Brendon...
06/02/2025

Ensuring the Tasmania Football Club is a team for the whole state is among the top priorities for inaugural CEO, Brendon Gale.

The Tasmania Football Club CEO officially began on Thursday.

'We are confident the proposed merger will deliver substantial benefits ... '
06/02/2025

'We are confident the proposed merger will deliver substantial benefits ... '

The vote was pretty much one-way traffic.

"What you lose in one, you'll get in the other so I don't think it'll make much difference with the crowds."
06/02/2025

"What you lose in one, you'll get in the other so I don't think it'll make much difference with the crowds."

'We have to get people from other states coming and playing.'

The 25-year-old has opted to join Devonport in what has been described as a "massive" signing.
06/02/2025

The 25-year-old has opted to join Devonport in what has been described as a "massive" signing.

The 22-year-old is set to bolster Devonport's women's program.

How a chance encounter led to these two lonely black swans finding their soulmate.
06/02/2025

How a chance encounter led to these two lonely black swans finding their soulmate.

The love story of two black swans who used to live in solidarity.

WHAT'S THE PLAN? Find out what's still on the market at historic property.
06/02/2025

WHAT'S THE PLAN? Find out what's still on the market at historic property.

Victorian couple bought Denium Dairy Farm on January 30.

"For 13 years she's looked after people with cancer and now [her colleagues] are looking after her at the Mersey."
06/02/2025

"For 13 years she's looked after people with cancer and now [her colleagues] are looking after her at the Mersey."

The community will rally around the mum at the Love It festival.

'You can see the copper coming out of the ground. There's copper everywhere.'
06/02/2025

'You can see the copper coming out of the ground. There's copper everywhere.'

Mining man keen for big players to get on board.

When asked if Mr McFie would return to work, the Department of Education, Children and Young People said it was unable t...
06/02/2025

When asked if Mr McFie would return to work, the Department of Education, Children and Young People said it was unable to comment on individual employment-related matters.

No word on whether Duncan McFie will return to the classroom.

The fire threat continues.
05/02/2025

The fire threat continues.

About 100 walkers were affected.

WATCH | See how close the cars came to colliding.
05/02/2025

WATCH | See how close the cars came to colliding.

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