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The community is dealing with the tragic news that five children have died, and three remain in hospital in a critical condition.
December, 2021
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17 December
JB Hi-Fi, Launceston Airport and Kmart complex listed on Tasmanian Health website as COVID spots
Four popular places, five sites and one Qantas flight were listed by the Public Health Department on Friday afternoon as exposure sites. JJ's City Cafe between 2.22pm and 2.40pm on December 16 and Qantas flight QF1563 rows nine to 13 which flew from Sydney to Launceston between 11.
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17 December
WNCL: Tasmanian Tigers suffer Queensland Fire defeat in opening game
A five-star performance from Jess Jonassen has ensured the Tasmanian Tigers slumped to a disappointing defeat in their opening game. At home for the Women's National Cricket League season opener, the Tigers fancied their chances with the ball as they sent the reigning champions Queensland into bat.
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17 December
Tasmania Fire Service embargo fire permits across state
With the potential fire risk in Tasmania increasing, the Tasmania Fire Service has called for a temporary stop to fire activity across the state. The TFS were set to introduce an embargo on fire permits from 8pm on Friday night,
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17 December
We stand ready to help
Premier We stand ready to help . As of yesterday, the Government has convened the Regional Social Recovery Committee, consistent with the Tasmanian
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17 December
Jumping castle tragedy: What we know so far
Details have been released following the tragic death of five children in Tasmania yesterday, after falling from the jumping castle they were playing on, as it was blown into the air.
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17 December
Australian sporting codes rally around Tasmania after bouncy castle tragedy claims lives of five children
Australian sporting codes are rallying around Tasmania following the bouncy castle tragedy in Devonport that claimed the lives of five school children on Thursday.
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17 December
Tasmania Police charge Newnham man over alleged Mowbray robbery
A bizarre alleged Mowbray armed robbery has resulted in a Newnham man facing several charges, and the resident of the property tight lipped over what happened. Tasmania Police alleged the 37-year-old Newnham man "attended" a house at Mowbray about 6pm on Thursday night before making off with drugs and money.
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17 December
Five Children Killed In The Unthinkable Tasmania Jumping Castle Tragedy Have Been Named: Here's Everything We Know
Five school children were tragically killed in an unthinkable jumping castle incident in Devonport, Tasmania on December 16. Now, Australia is rallying around the families affected. The event occurred around 10am Thursday morning when a jumping castle was lifted into the air by a gust of wind while carrying several school …
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17 December
Collingwood Magpies set for Silverdome return in SSN season
Super Netball is set to rock Tasmania after the league locked in fixtures for the North and South of the state ahead of the upcoming season. Collingwood will return to their home away from home as part of their partnership with the state government for back-to-back fixtures in the Apple …