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Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Tasmania

Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Tasmania

A person is being treated in hospital after health officials confirmed the state's fifth case of coronavirus. Read more

Labor says mass awareness campaign needed

Labor says mass awareness campaign needed

Leader Rebecca White said a lack of clear direction was causing confusion and panic among organisers of big public events.

Tassie events: Postponed, cancelled or business as usual?

Tassie events: Postponed, cancelled or business as usual?

The Salamanca Market will go ahead, but a host of other events and sports matches have been cancelled to contain the spread of coronavirus. See if your weekend plans have been impacted.

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Tourist missing near Tassie waterfall

Tourist missing near Tassie waterfall

Tasmania Police hold concerns for the welfare of a 74-year-old man missing near Liffey Falls since yesterday.

Dragon to roar off Hobart's coast

Dragon to roar off Hobart's coast

Paddlers will be treated to some of Hobart's iconic scenery while tackling a gruelling marathon distance on the waters of the River Derwent this weekend.

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Scott Morrison announces public gathering ban

Authorities are advising that all non-essential organised events of more than 500 people not go ahead from Monday.

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Gull catcher warrant after court no-show

Gull catcher warrant after court no-show

A young man who tortured a seagull at a popular fishing spot, reeling it in after it swallowed his baited hook, will be arrested for a second time after again failing to show up in court.

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Coronavirus v the flu: What's the difference?

Coronavirus v the flu: What's the difference?

With the flu season imminent, being able to distinguish coronavirus from the influenza is top of Australians' minds. But it has caused a state of confusion. This is how they differ.

Locals kick up a stink over beach faeces

Locals kick up a stink over beach faeces

Surfers are defecating in the open and using a popular spot as a public toilet, a resident of the beachside suburb claims.

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Freight backlog ready to cross the sea

Freight backlog ready to cross the sea

Toll is set to get its freight backlog moving now an industrial dispute has been resolved.

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