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Tasmania Police apologise to abuse victims over paedophile James Geoffrey Griffin

Tasmania Police was handed credible evidence that a man working as a children's nurse had been discussing child abuse online, years before he was charged — but nothing was done because it was "filed inappropriately".

Commission of Inquiry hears little done to stop paedophile James Geoffrey Griffin despite report of child abuse material on laptop

Commission of Inquiry hears little done to stop paedophile James Geoffrey Griffin despite report of child abuse material on laptop

A person who bought a laptop from now-notorious paedophile James Geoffrey Griffin decades ago alerted police of links to child exploitation websites and followed up after not hearing back, but nothing was done.

Child protection failed to act after alleged abuser found living in caravan on same property with kids, mother says

Child protection failed to act after alleged abuser found living in caravan on same property with kids, mother says

When Ashley awoke from a coma, she says child safety told her to sign over her parental rights. In a phone call late one night, she learned something "very terrible" that derailed her life.

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Three years in prison for Tasmania Police officer who killed a man and injured his wife in Launceston crash

A woman struck by a police car that also killed her husband says she believes she has "forgiven" the driver — but a court hears the crash has eroded the family's faith in police in general.

Driver Dies in Australian Rally, 4th Fatality in 2 Years

A 59-year-old driver was killed in a crash at the Targa Tasmania rally on Wednesday, a year after three competitors died in the annual race. The man from Brisbane and his wife were in a 1989 Porsche 944 S2 when it crashed over an embankment on a closed section of…

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Future for Tas car rally despite death

The annual Targa Tasmania rally has been marred by the death of a driver from Brisbane, a year after three competitors were killed in separate crashes.

Brisbane driver dies in Targa Tasmania race a year after triple tragedy, event downgraded

The Targa Tasmania car rally is again marred by a fatal crash involving a 59-year-old Brisbane man, forcing organisers to cancel the event's competitive stage.

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Young motorcyclist dies as police raise concerns over Tasmania's mounting road toll

Young motorcyclist dies as police raise concerns over Tasmania's mounting road toll

A 21-year-old motorcyclist has been killed following an attempted police intercept in Tasmania's north, adding to a mounting death toll on the state's roads.

Woman in violent relationship has kids removed by child protection authorities

Woman in violent relationship has kids removed by child protection authorities

When Rachel first met her partner, she was "impressed" by how well he got on with her children. She didn't know then that he would ultimately cost her her family.

Cocaine haul worth $6 million seized by police in Bell Bay in northern Tasmania

Cocaine haul worth $6 million seized by police in Bell Bay in northern Tasmania

Police seize $6 million worth of cocaine in northern Tasmania in one of the state's biggest-ever drug busts and the second this month.

Missing four-year-old Shayla Phillips spends second night lost in southern Tasmania

Missing four-year-old Shayla Phillips spends second night lost in southern Tasmania

Emergency crews say they are rechecking areas they have already searched in case four-year-old Shayla Phillips is moving between sites.

Drones used to find drug crop on Bass Strait island

Drones used to find drug crop on Bass Strait island

Police have used planes, helicopters and drones to find illegal cannabis plantations on Flinders Island, in Bass Strait.

Hobart clinic faces closure after a police raid, but practitioner says he has nothing to hide

Hobart clinic faces closure after a police raid, but practitioner says he has nothing to hide

Tasmania Police have confiscated medication, computers and medical records at Mt Nelson Medical Centre, leaving general practitioner Clive Stack unable to contact his patients, many of whom are vulnerable.

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