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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.
A young woman and a man smile for a selfie while sitting in a car.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Jano Gibson

'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.
Jari Wise and Melissa Oates, undated photo

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Liz Gwynn

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.
Ben Yole talks to someone at a horse stables.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Harness Racingby Chris Rowbottom

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.
A women with blonde hair tied back into a ponytail looks towards the camera.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Ambulance Serviceby Loretta Lohberger

How to play blind golf

The inaugural Blind Golf Tasmanian Open is on this week in Kingston. Come to the green with us and find out how it all works.
A male blind golfer stands ready to hit the ball, while his female caddy moves his club into position.
Duration: 10 minutes 9 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Golfby Joel Rheinberger

'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. 
A middle aged man in a black legal gown sits in a wood-lined court room.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Adam Holmes

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…
Ambulance Tasmania paramedic at rear of vehicle.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Emergency Careby Madeleine Rojahn

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff speaks to Stateline

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff defends the government's healthcare legacy, the focus on a Macquarie Point stadium and discusses the possibility of an early election. 
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Mortgage holders are being hit with rate rises to bring down inflation. Could there be another way?

Mortgage holder Daniel Wigg has wondered why people like him bear the brunt for taming inflation and if there are any alternatives that are more equitable.
Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian of the Year nominee divested abattoir shares to husband after 'animal welfare issues'

An Australian of the Year finalist divested shares in an abattoir owned by herself and her husband in the wake of "animal welfare issues".
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hidden camera footage from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir

Footage captured by the Farm Transparency Project from inside The Local Meat Co abattoir in north-west Tasmania.
Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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