Georgie Burgess

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Georgie Burgess

Tasmania Police is investigating a disturbance that broke out yesterday at a department store in Hobart's northern suburbs, as a video of the affray reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers. The video, circulated on social media, shows a confrontation involving a large group of youths inside the Glenorchy Big W store. The young people are shown shouting in the tech area, with some jumping onto the service counter and one seen throwing punches.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Georgie Burgess

A Hobart obstetrician and gynaecologist who has been working in Tasmania for more than 20 years has had his registration suspended by the medical industry's regulatory body while it investigates complaints. Dr Brett Daniels has been working as a registered medical practitioner in Tasmania since 2002. He has been providing a range of services, including performing surgeries at Hobart's three hospitals and delivering babies at the two private hospitals.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Georgie Burgess

Tasmania police say a "significant amount" of property linked to burglaries across Hobart was able to be recovered this month thanks to "detailed information" given by an anonymous tipster. Crime Stoppers, a not-for-profit that works to assist police, say a reward of up to $2,000 is available and has appealed to the tipster to claim it. Over the years, the charity has helped to solve some of Tasmania's most notorious crimes.

Mar 4, 2025 | abc.net.au | Georgie Burgess

Tasmania's premier has responded to a mass salmon mortality event last month that saw chunks of rotting fish washed up on beaches in the state's south. Mr Rockliff says he has put the salmon companies "on notice" and called the outbreak "completely unacceptable". Salmon Tasmania chief Luke Martin says it's "important the appropriate regulatory and expert bodies provided information to the community".

Mar 3, 2025 | abc.net.au | Georgie Burgess

It wasn't until 2020 — 11 years after the death — that Noelene and Cedric Jordan were formally charged with the murder of their former-son-in-law Shane Barker. They were found guilty in 2023. Lawyers for the Jordans have argued there is a "real possibility" someone else committed the crime, but the prosecution has labelled that theory "fanciful". The Court of Criminal Appeal heard arguments from both sides and adjourned to make a decision, with no date set.