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Ferry Hall Future Remains Under Review as Sorell Council Explores Options

5 Oct 2026 · Dodges Ferry, Forcett

Sorell Council has provided an update on the future of Ferry Hall, detailing investigations into its condition, relocation, and heritage status.

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Snug Esplanade Footpath Project Enhances Pedestrian Safety and Access

28 Sept 2026 · Snug

A new footpath along Snug Esplanade has been completed, significantly improving pedestrian safety and connectivity for the local community.

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Fatal Crash Claims Life on East Derwent Highway at Otago Bay

25 Sept 2026 · Otago

A 55-year-old man has died and another is in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway this morning.

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H5 Bird Flu Confirmed in Dodges Ferry Amidst Spreading Tasmanian Detections

15 Sept 2026 · Dodges Ferry, Hobart

H5 bird flu has been detected in Dodges Ferry, with 37 confirmed events now recorded across Tasmania as authorities urge vigilance.

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Fatal Crash Claims One Life, Leaves Two Critical at Old Beach

8 Sept 2026 · Old Beach

A head-on collision on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach has resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries.

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Dodges Ferry Cat Management Project Enters Next Phase with Practical Initiatives

8 Sept 2026 · Midway Point, Sorell

Sorell Council and partners are advancing the Dodges Ferry Cat Management Project, focusing on practical activities and subsidised desexing.

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Police Detect 40 Speeding Drivers in Eastern Shore and Southern Operations

8 Sept 2026 · Old Beach, Otago

Tasmania Police detected 40 drivers exceeding speed limits during targeted operations this morning across Old Beach, Brighton, and Kingston.

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Man Charged Following Alleged Carjacking and Related Incidents in Moonah

2 Sept 2026

An 18-year-old Devonport man has been charged with aggravated carjacking and other offences after an incident in Moonah last night.

Transport

Fatal Crash Claims One Life on Huon Highway at Lower Longley

26 Aug 2026

A serious two-vehicle collision on the Huon Highway at Lower Longley has tragically resulted in one fatality.

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Glenorchy Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Following JOCTF Investigation

14 Aug 2026

A 24-year-old Glenorchy man has been charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly located 1kg of methylamphetamine.

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Hobart CBD Traffic Blitz Uncovers 50 Offences in Single Morning Operation

13 Aug 2026

Police detected 50 traffic offences in the Hobart CBD this morning, including mobile phone use and red-light violations.

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Southern Outlet Lane Closures Expected as Browns Road Upgrade Nears Completion

15 July 2026

Kingborough Council has announced the final stage of the Browns Road reconstruction, which will involve removing a temporary access lane and short-term closures on the Southern Outlet.

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Browns Road to Reopen to Two-Way Traffic as Upgrade Nears Completion

8 July 2026

Kingborough Council has announced the major road upgrade in Kingston is entering its final stage, with normal traffic flow to resume later this week.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in New Norfolk crash

7 July 2026

A 38-year-old New Norfolk man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Nicholson Street on Monday afternoon.

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Risdon Vale women charged with drug trafficking after Spirit of Tasmania arrival

24 June 2026 · Risdon Vale, Risdon

Police allege two women were found with commercial quantities of methylamphetamine and cocaine after their vehicle evaded officers upon disembarking the ferry in Devonport.

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Two young Hobart men die in Old Beach crash

24 June 2026 · Old Beach

Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on the East Derwent Highway that occurred on Tuesday, confirming the two fatalities were men aged 20 and 22.

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Teenager in Critical Condition After E-Bike and Bus Collision in New Norfolk

23 June 2026

A 17-year-old is in a critical condition and an 18-year-old has also been injured following a collision between a petrol-powered bicycle and a bus on Monday afternoon.

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Motorcyclist in serious condition after Brooker Highway crash

19 June 2026

A 76-year-old man has been hospitalised following a collision with a truck in Montrose on Friday morning, according to Tasmania Police.