Tas briefing PM
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'I just panicked': Woman tells inquest she had no idea she had hit and killed partner with car
Melissa Oates says she heard a "bang" and "panicked", but insists she had no idea she had struck her partner with her vehicle at high speed while he walked home late at night. But an inquest into Jari Wise's 2020 death has heard evidence at odds with her account.
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Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
ABC News Hobart briefing
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
'I would rather be locked up': One witness arrested, another warned at inquest for man struck down by car driven by ex
It was a dramatic start to the long-awaited inquest into the death of young Tasmanian father Jari Wise, who was killed after a car driven by his former partner struck him on a road at night.
Tas Briefings PM
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
Australia's biggest harness racing trainer appealing ban in wake of explosive report
The Tasmanian harness trainer at the centre of race fixing, team driving and animal welfare breaches in the industry launches an appeal against his "warning off" from racetracks.
Launceston hospital former top doctor allegedly covered up causes of death to avoid coronial scrutiny, nurse claims
The former head of medical services at a major Tasmanian hospital allegedly falsified medical certificates of death, a registered nurse and midwife tells a parliamentary committee.
'That includes me': Tasmanian magistrates ruled out from hearing criminal case against Supreme Court Justice
An interstate magistrate will be called in to hear a criminal case involving Tasmanian Supreme Court judge Gregory Geason. Justice Geason has pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault, and emotional abuse or intimidation.
ABC News Hobart briefing
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
ABC News Hobart briefing
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
Woman's husband administered morphine while waiting for ambulance
A man still grieving the loss of his mother in January says Tasmanian ambulance paramedics had to ask him to provide blankets and pillows to transport her safely and comfortably — meanwhile, an inquiry into the service hears apologies over long wait times and inadequate care.
Woman's horrific ordeal at hands of 20yo man detailed as he is sentenced to a decade in prison
A young Tasmanian man who accused his then-girlfriend of cheating on him, then subjected her to 48 hours of horrific abuse, is sentenced to a decade in prison.
Tas briefing PM
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Family cry as Hobart man pleads not guilty to murdering 10-month-old Khaylan Butler
Daniel John Ridgers pleads not guilty to murdering baby Khaylan Shane Butler at a home on Hobart's eastern shore.
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Analysis
analysis:The two rogue MPs are in a delicate bargaining position — as neither may survive an election
Australia's last Liberal government has been on the brink of an early election for nine months. So how does Jeremy Rockliff keep surviving? The answer could be a fear of what comes next.
ABC News Hobart briefing
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
After 30 years, O'Byrne quits Labor to run his own race as an Independent
Exiled former Tasmanian Labor leader David O'Byrne has finally quit the party, saying he wants to put a "difficult time" behind him and stand as an Independent at the next state election.
Tas briefing MIDS
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
Hundreds gather to farewell drowned man in Hobart
The Punjabi community has gathered to farewell Deepinderjeet Singh who drowned during an alleged robbery.
Functionally plumbed statue of man urinating a significant find for Tasmanian museum
The statue stands at 1.3 metres tall and was donated to the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, after spending much of its existence hidden from view in a private home.
When Harry could no longer clench a fist during karate classes, it signalled the start of a long, painful journey
Harry was 10 when clenching his fists during karate classes became difficult. But the real turning point came when he asked his mum and dad to stop hugging him because it hurt too much.
Tas briefing AM2
Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Hobart
Tas briefing AM
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