The Mersey Valley & North-West Tasmania
In 2024 the ABC reported that an integrity expert criticised how Deputy Mayor Vonette Mead handled a conflict of interest when her family's building company bid on the Port Sorell camp redevelopment. Ms Mead said she followed the general manager's advice.
Weather & Marine Showers about across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.
Weather & Marine A plan for a 280-turbine wind farm on Tasmania's west coast is generating discussion about economic benefits and environmental impacts.
Community A volunteer group near Launceston faces losing its base at the decommissioned Karoola fire station, as the Tasmanian government plans a public sell-off.
Weather & Marine The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.
Weather & Marine Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.
Crime & SafetyA man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.
CouncilThe state government proposes cutting in-person service hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, citing declining visitor numbers.
Tasmania Tasmania's most significant firearms reforms in 30 years cleared the House of Assembly last night, but a contentious push for ownership caps failed.
Weather & Marine Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 21° — plus the days ahead.
Tasmania A company plans to mine millions of tonnes of sand from Tasmania's largest farm for export, prompting significant cultural heritage concerns.
Crime & SafetyA man has been charged in connection with at least 11 deliberately lit fires, including a significant blaze at Breadalbane, following a police investigation.
Crime & Safety Tasmania's lower house has passed significant firearms law reforms, but a contentious proposal to cap gun ownership was rejected.
Transport Mersey Valley residents planning a festive caravan trip across Bass Strait face booking challenges despite new ferries arriving soon.
In 2024 the ABC reported that an integrity expert criticised how Deputy Mayor Vonette Mead handled a conflict of interest when her family's building company bid on the Port Sorell camp redevelopment. Ms Mead said she followed the general manager's advice.
CouncilThe state government proposes cutting in-person service hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, citing declining visitor numbers.
A man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.
Crime & SafetyA man has been charged in connection with at least 11 deliberately lit fires, including a significant blaze at Breadalbane, following a police investigation.
Crime & Safety Tasmania's lower house has passed significant firearms law reforms, but a contentious proposal to cap gun ownership was rejected.
Transport Mersey Valley residents planning a festive caravan trip across Bass Strait face booking challenges despite new ferries arriving soon.
TransportA woman has died and two others are in critical condition following a head-on collision at Old Beach on Monday afternoon.
Transport Tasmania Police detected 40 drivers exceeding speed limits in southern operations this morning, prompting a renewed call for caution on all roads.
Weather & Marine Showers about across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.
Weather & Marine A plan for a 280-turbine wind farm on Tasmania's west coast is generating discussion about economic benefits and environmental impacts.
Weather & Marine The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.
Business Sibanye-Stillwater has approved the restart of the historic Queenstown mine, projecting significant investment and a 23-year lifespan.
Business Woolworths will cease selling Tasmanian beef from 2027, prompting a Launceston butcher to advocate for increased local support.
Tasmania Tasmania's most significant firearms reforms in 30 years cleared the House of Assembly last night, but a contentious push for ownership caps failed.
Tasmania A company plans to mine millions of tonnes of sand from Tasmania's largest farm for export, prompting significant cultural heritage concerns.
Tasmania An amendment to limit the number of firearms a person can own in Tasmania has been defeated in the state's lower house.
