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Convicted murderer appeals sentence
An ex-bodybuilder who murdered a man because he believed he had stolen his car is appealing against his sentence, arguing it's "manifestly excessive".
West Launceston man Mark Rodney Jones, 43, was sentenced to 22 years in jail in July for suffocating a man to death because he thought he had stolen his car.
A jury unanimously found Jones guilty of murdering Bradley Wade Breward on the morning of New Years Day in 2017.
Jones, who is also a convicted rapist, must serve 13 years before he is eligible for parole.
Appearing before Justice Helen Wood in the Supreme Court in Hobart, Jones's lawyers revealed Jones would be appealing against the length of his sentence but not his murder conviction.
The matter has been adjourned until February.
Lawyers call for Lake Malbena rejection
Lawyers representing the Wilderness Society Tasmania have asked the Federal Environment Minister to reject a controversial tourism project proposed for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
The Federal Court ruled on Wednesday that the Minister must reassess the decision on the Lake Malbena luxury standing camp.
The Minister previously decided the project did not need to be assessed under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, but that decision has been ruled invalid.
Nicole Sommer from the Environmental Defenders Office said it was hoped new evidence provided by the Wilderness Society would sway the Minister against the project.
"We've written to the Minister asking her to consider additional material on behalf of our clients and we have suggested that the action should be refused because it's clearly unacceptable because of the impacts it will have on wilderness values," she said.
Charities receive fewer donations, more demand
Tasmanian charities are struggling to meet the increased demand from families needing assistance this festive season.
The Salvation Army in Launceston is reporting up to five new families a week are calling on the charity for help with finances, toys or food parcels.
Other charities have reported a reduced number of donations of cash and goods as more Tasmanians face financial constraints.
The Salvation Army's Anita Reeve said a lack of affordable housing was forcing an increased number of families to seek help.
"If you're living on a lower income or are quite vulnerable around your financial situation that is difficult and your focus becomes 'can I eat today? 'Can I find somewhere safe to live?" she said.
Weather
The forecast for Tasmania is for showers about the west, south, central areas and Bass Strait Islands. Possible light showers elsewhere. Snowfalls to around 900 metres in the southwest. Fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds.
Showers are forecast on Saturday about western, central and southern areas. Fine elsewhere.
A full and updated list of warnings can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology's Tasmanian Warnings summary webpage.
As of 7:00am the Pinnacle Road to the summit of Hobart's kunanyi/Mount Wellington was closed at the Springs.
Check the council website for the updated status of Pinnacle Road.
| Forecast * all temperatures in Celsius | Maximum | Minimum |
| Burnie | 17 | 8 |
| Cape Bruny | 13 | 8 |
| Devonport | 19 | 10 |
| Hobart | 17 | 10 |
| King Island | 15 | 11 |
| Flinders Island | 17 | 12 |
| Launceston | 19 | 9 |
| Liawenee | 8 | 0 |
| Port Arthur | 17 | 8 |
| Smithton | 14 | 10 |
| Swansea | 20 | 9 |
| Queenstown | 13 | 7 |
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
