Independent local news for the Mersey Valley & North-West Tasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/en-auhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-deputy-mayor-vonette-mead-camp-banksia-tender-conflict-questions-2026-09-14/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-deputy-mayor-vonette-mead-camp-banksia-tender-conflict-questions-2026-09-14/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.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcouncilhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-14/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-14/Showers about across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/major-wind-farm-proposal-for-west-coast-sparks-economic-hope-2026-09-14/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/major-wind-farm-proposal-for-west-coast-sparks-economic-hope-2026-09-14/A plan for a 280-turbine wind farm on Tasmania's west coast is generating discussion about economic benefits and environmental impacts.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/karoola-fire-station-sale-threatens-men-s-shed-headquarters-2026-09-13/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/karoola-fire-station-sale-threatens-men-s-shed-headquarters-2026-09-13/A volunteer group near Launceston faces losing its base at the decommissioned Karoola fire station, as the Tasmanian government plans a public sell-off.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-13/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-13/The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-12/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-12/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-dies-in-kindred-mower-incident-2026-09-12/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-dies-in-kindred-mower-incident-2026-09-12/A man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/regional-service-tasmania-centres-face-reduced-hours-amid-di-2026-09-12/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/regional-service-tasmania-centres-face-reduced-hours-amid-di-2026-09-12/The state government proposes cutting in-person service hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, citing declining visitor numbers.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcouncilhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/gun-law-overhaul-passes-lower-house-caps-debate-rages-on-2026-09-11/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/gun-law-overhaul-passes-lower-house-caps-debate-rages-on-2026-09-11/Tasmania's most significant firearms reforms in 30 years cleared the House of Assembly last night, but a contentious push for ownership caps failed.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-11/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-11/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 21° — plus the days ahead.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/major-sand-export-proposal-for-rushy-lagoon-includes-700-met-2026-09-11/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/major-sand-export-proposal-for-rushy-lagoon-includes-700-met-2026-09-11/A company plans to mine millions of tonnes of sand from Tasmania's largest farm for export, prompting significant cultural heritage concerns.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-over-multiple-fires-across-northern-tasmania-2026-09-11/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-over-multiple-fires-across-northern-tasmania-2026-09-11/A man has been charged in connection with at least 11 deliberately lit fires, including a significant blaze at Breadalbane, following a police investigation.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tasmanian-parliament-passes-gun-law-overhaul-amidst-cap-deba-2026-09-11/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tasmanian-parliament-passes-gun-law-overhaul-amidst-cap-deba-2026-09-11/Tasmania's lower house has passed significant firearms law reforms, but a contentious proposal to cap gun ownership was rejected.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/christmas-caravan-plans-hit-snag-as-spirit-of-tasmania-booki-2026-09-10/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/christmas-caravan-plans-hit-snag-as-spirit-of-tasmania-booki-2026-09-10/Mersey Valley residents planning a festive caravan trip across Bass Strait face booking challenges despite new ferries arriving soon.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-10/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-10/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 19° — plus the days ahead.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tasmanian-lower-house-rejects-gun-ownership-cap-2026-09-10/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tasmanian-lower-house-rejects-gun-ownership-cap-2026-09-10/An amendment to limit the number of firearms a person can own in Tasmania has been defeated in the state's lower house.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/kimberley-boy-s-two-day-medical-flight-delay-sparks-regional-2026-09-09/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/kimberley-boy-s-two-day-medical-flight-delay-sparks-regional-2026-09-09/An eight-year-old boy with serious head injuries in Western Australia's Kimberley region reportedly waited two days for an emergency medical flight to Perth.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-09/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-09/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/new-tasmanian-elective-surgery-target-allows-longer-waits-fo-2026-09-09/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/new-tasmanian-elective-surgery-target-allows-longer-waits-fo-2026-09-09/Almost one in three Tasmanians awaiting elective surgery could now wait longer than clinically recommended under a revised state target.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/short-stay-visitor-tax-defeated-in-tasmanian-upper-house-2026-09-09/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/short-stay-visitor-tax-defeated-in-tasmanian-upper-house-2026-09-09/A state government proposal to introduce a 5 per cent visitor tax on short-stay accommodation has been voted down in the Legislative Council.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/fatal-crash-at-old-beach-claims-one-life-two-critical-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/fatal-crash-at-old-beach-claims-one-life-two-critical-2026-09-08/A woman has died and two others are in critical condition following a head-on collision at Old Beach on Monday afternoon.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/former-chief-psychiatrist-s-registration-conditions-lifted-b-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/former-chief-psychiatrist-s-registration-conditions-lifted-b-2026-09-08/Tasmania's former chief psychiatrist, Dr. Aaron Groves, has had conditions on his medical registration removed by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/hobart-provisional-driver-charged-after-claremont-crash-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/hobart-provisional-driver-charged-after-claremont-crash-2026-09-08/A 23-year-old Hobart man faces charges after allegedly drink-driving following a crash in Claremont overnight.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-08/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/southern-tasmania-speeding-blitz-highlights-statewide-road-s-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/southern-tasmania-speeding-blitz-highlights-statewide-road-s-2026-09-08/Tasmania Police detected 40 drivers exceeding speed limits in southern operations this morning, prompting a renewed call for caution on all roads.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/spirit-of-tasmania-to-pause-passenger-services-for-new-ferry-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/spirit-of-tasmania-to-pause-passenger-services-for-new-ferry-2026-09-08/The Spirit of Tasmania will halt passenger sailings for one week in late October to test its new vessels.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/two-charged-over-alleged-ouse-crime-spree-2026-09-08/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/two-charged-over-alleged-ouse-crime-spree-2026-09-08/Tasmania Police have charged a man and a woman following a series of alleged incidents in the Ouse area yesterday, including burglary and attempted robbery.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-07/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-07/The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-another-in-custody-following-glenorchy-wounding-2026-09-07/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-another-in-custody-following-glenorchy-wounding-2026-09-07/Tasmania Police have charged one man and taken another into custody after an alleged wounding incident in Glenorchy on Sunday.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-following-burglary-at-exton-commercial-property-2026-09-07/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/man-charged-following-burglary-at-exton-commercial-property-2026-09-07/A 27-year-old man has been charged by Tasmania Police in connection with a recent burglary at an Exton commercial premises.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/second-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-coles-bay-home-invasion-and-2026-09-07/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/second-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-coles-bay-home-invasion-and-2026-09-07/A second man has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged home invasion and arson at Coles Bay in July.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-06/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-06/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/police-investigations-continue-into-fatal-elizabeth-town-cra-2026-09-06/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/police-investigations-continue-into-fatal-elizabeth-town-cra-2026-09-06/Three people have died and two remain in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town on Friday afternoon.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-05/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-05/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-04/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-04/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/blaze-guts-major-hydro-station-investigation-underway-2026-09-03/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/blaze-guts-major-hydro-station-investigation-underway-2026-09-03/A late-night fire has severely damaged the Tungatinah Power Station in the Central Highlands, prompting an investigation into the cause.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-03/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-03/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/scrutiny-mounts-over-senior-public-servant-s-pro-stadium-art-2026-09-03/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/scrutiny-mounts-over-senior-public-servant-s-pro-stadium-art-2026-09-03/An opinion piece by Tasmania's Coordinator-General supporting the Macquarie Point stadium has drawn criticism for its government backing and methodology.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmaniahttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tungatinah-power-station-fire-contained-energy-supply-assure-2026-09-03/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tungatinah-power-station-fire-contained-energy-supply-assure-2026-09-03/Emergency crews have brought a significant fire at Tungatinah Power Station under control, with Hydro Tasmania confirming no risk to the state's energy supply.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tungatinah-power-station-gutted-by-overnight-blaze-power-sup-2026-09-03/https://latrobetassietimes.com.au/article/tungatinah-power-station-gutted-by-overnight-blaze-power-sup-2026-09-03/An overnight fire has severely damaged the Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands, though authorities assure no risk to the state's energy supply.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtasmania