Ellen Coulter

Feb 26, 2025 | abc.net.au | Ellen Coulter

The Tasmanian premier has refused to rule out the state's newly built ferry being used to house Ukrainian refugees in Scotland. The Spirit of Tasmania IV passenger ferry has been in Leith, Scotland, since November because of delays in building a berth at its home port of Devonport. At the end of January, ferry operator TT-Line confirmed it had entered commercial negotiations after receiving an offer to lease the ship, as well as considering other proposals.

Jan 16, 2025 | abc.net.au | Ellen Coulter

When Rachel Wake died on Christmas Day three years ago, the trauma inflicted on her family was overwhelming. "She was the best mum in the entire world," her daughter, Romany Wake, said. The devoted mother and respected midwife was killed by her ex-husband, Darren Wake. But for Romany Wake, the trauma was set to continue. Not long after her mother's murder, Hobart's Risdon Prison asked if Ms Wake wanted to be on her father's "call list".

Dec 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Ellen Coulter

Rob McEwan clearly remembers the day they found the bodies at the construction site. The Hutchins School principal is pointing to his school's master plan, to an area that was set for redevelopment in March. "I was in my office, looking out my window and the excavators were just in the top corner of the site," Mr McEwan said. His excitement was short-lived. "The chief operating officer came through the door, and he shared the news that human remains had been found," he said.

Nov 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Ellen Coulter

Hobart man Adam Quarrell was asked "can't you just hold it in" when discussing his need for catheters with an NDIS planner. Mr Quarrell's funding for catheters has been running out and he wants a review of his plan. The National Disability Insurance Agency has apologised to Mr Quarrell for "delays", but Mr Quarrell still wants an apology for how he was treated, from the NDIA and the responsible minister, Bill Shorten.

Nov 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Scout Wallen |Ellen Coulter

The Tasmanian exam authority has apologised to students who were affected by spelling mistakes and incorrect questions in several Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) exams. Noah Baker-Dowdell, a year 12 student from Launceston, faced issues in his food and nutrition exam last Tuesday. He said one question in particular was written incorrectly, so he answered it in a way he assumed was correct. "It threw me off a bit," Mr Baker-Dowdell said.