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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Sandy Powell
Parents of children who were killed in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy have shared their anger and grief following a decision handed down in the Devonport Magistrates Court. Zane Mellor, Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Chace Harrison died and three of their classmates were seriously injured when a dust devil tossed a jumping castle across the school's oval.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Sandy Powell |Adam Holmes |James Dunlevie
Six students died and three others were seriously injured in December 2021 when a jumping castle became airborne at Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School. Magistrate Robert Webster is handing down his decision today in the case against Rosemary Anne Gamble, who is charged with failing in her work health and safety duty over the tragedy. LoadingVerdict in Hillcrest jumping castle criminal case
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Sandy Powell
A verdict is due today about the operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy. Six students died and three others were seriously injured in December 2021 when a jumping castle became airborne. While Magistrate Robert Webster will hand down his decision in the criminal case today, a coronial inquest into the deaths and a civil lawsuit are still to play out.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Sandy Powell
Both of Tasmania's brand new Bass Strait ferries have "technical issues" and their departure for Australia will be delayed, the government has said. The new Spirit of Tasmania ferries, Spirit IV and V, have been built in Finland by shipbuilder Rauma Marine Construction and have been undergoing testing and preparations to travel to Tasmania.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Sandy Powell
Craig Garland, the state parliament independent member for Braddon, has appeared in court in Tasmania's north-west. Mr Garland previously said he tested positive for cannabis at a roadside test in November. Mr Garland must enter a plea at his next court date, on June 26. Tasmanian independent MP Craig Garland has not entered a plea after appearing in court charged with drug driving.
Journalists covering the same region
Katya-Rose Brownjohn-Moss
Senior Communications Officer at Glenorchy City Council
Katya-Rose Brownjohn-Moss primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, including cities like Hobart and Launceston.
Aaron Smith
Journalist and Videographer at The Examiner
Aaron Smith primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, particularly around Hobart and Launceston, as well as surrounding areas.
André Leslie
Reporter and Producer at ABC News (Australia)
André Leslie primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, focusing on areas around Launceston and surrounding regions.
Ashleigh Barraclough
Journalist, ABC Launceston at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Ashleigh Barraclough primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, including areas around Launceston and surrounding regions.
Rob Shaw
Sports Editor and Journalist at The Examiner
Rob Shaw primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, including areas around Launceston and Hobart.
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