August is rural road safety month
906 people were killed on Australia’s rural roads in 2025. Almost two in every three road deaths happen out here.
News
Reporting from across Tasmania’s west and north-west, including stories from the current printed edition.
Tasmania’s fastest water operators battle for the state title
TasWater’s West Coast Tappers take the state water main tapping title for a second year, finishing 0.29 seconds off the national record.
Smithton Scout hall gets a fresh new look
A new roof and a complete repaint, made possible by local businesses, service clubs and volunteers.
New store and takeaway for Wynyard Beach
The flashing lighthouse sign by the playground marks the new Wynyard Beach store and takeaway, open seven days.
Local nurse’s ambition drives accreditation excellence at NWRH
Clinical Nurse Educator Erin Quirke’s paediatric emergency training programme is now being adopted across Tasmania.
Partnership renewed as Circular Head celebrates tourism success
Council and the Circular Head Tourism Association sign a new MOU, with $50,000 in annual funding, as Stanley is named Tasmania’s People’s Choice Top Tourism Town.
Charity ride raises $140k
The Rocky Cape Charity Ride raised $140,000 for the North West Regional Hospital paediatric ward.
Wynyard Tulip Festival extends to Goldie Street
For the first time in 34 years the festival moves into the heart of Wynyard, with Goldie Street joining in on Saturday 10 October.
Delightful day for dachshunds
Dachshunds of Burnie has grown to almost 500 members since 2021, with monthly walks between Wynyard and Ulverstone.