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Several police officers hit by motorcycle in 'absurd' and 'deliberate' act

The routine traffic stop quickly turned dangerous for officers.

It's spreading: dead birds found at two more locations in North-West

No detections yet reported in Tasmanian poultry says NRE.

Men arrested in alleged multi-million dollar illicit tobacco operation

An investigation into illicit tobacco leads to major seizures.

Hundreds missing in Colombia in race for quake rescue

Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country.

The school scandal every parent dreads and how it to handle it at home

We all dread talking about this. Here's how to nail it.

Tasmania plans for urgent vaccines as first H5 bird flu case confirmed

State to immunise endangered parrots after initial avian virus.

Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake

Rescuers are working to free victims trapped in toppled buildings in Colombia a day after a powerful earthquake...

Smithton ice dealer sentenced and the state will keep the money cops found

The drug 'causes great harm to individuals and the community'.

Sale of Rushy Lagoon to be put under the microscope in proposed inquiry

A select committee will seek to resolve unanswered questions.

Sweet day out for thousands at Latrobe's Chocolate Winterfest 2026

Did we catch you out and about at annual chocolate celebration?

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms...

Man extradited to face court in Devonport over alleged serious assault

Police escorted the 31-year-old back from Western Australia.

Final berthing trials for the new Spirit of Tasmania ships only days away

Spirit sea trials locked in as $493m wharf completion nears.

Sex offender blames 'Nigerian scammer' for child abuse image found on phone

His lawyer argued that no real child was harmed by the AI image.

Parliamentarian's advice to industry: social licence 'not a PR challenge'

Some companies failed to build 'public trust' in communities.

'Lonely' farmer turned to drugs and groomed his stepdaughter after break-up

The now 52-year-old sent the girl videos of himself masturbating.

Kidnapped, tied up and locked in a container: court told of teen's ordeal

Strahan brothers plead guilty to deprivation of liberty charges.

Challengers scarce as mayor prepares to seek her second term at the top

Lots of love for the leader while councillors hatch their plans.