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Crime & Safety

Man Dies in Kindred Mower Incident

12 Sept 2026

A man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.

the mouth of the Mersey River meeting Bass Strait near Devonport, Tasmania, under a dramatic sky Weather & Marine

Latrobe forecast: mostly dry, 3–21°

11 Sept 2026

Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 21° — plus the days ahead.

the Bass Highway winding through green farmland near Latrobe in North-West Tasmania, wide shot, no people Transport

Christmas Caravan Plans Hit Snag as Spirit of Tasmania Bookings Prove Elusive

10 Sept 2026 · Latrobe

Mersey Valley residents planning a festive caravan trip across Bass Strait face booking challenges despite new ferries arriving soon.

the mouth of the Mersey River meeting Bass Strait near Devonport, Tasmania, under a dramatic sky Weather & Marine

Latrobe forecast: mostly dry, 5–19°

10 Sept 2026

Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 19° — plus the days ahead.

Crime & Safety

Kimberley Boy's Two-Day Medical Flight Delay Sparks Regional Health Concerns

9 Sept 2026 · Kimberley

An eight-year-old boy with serious head injuries in Western Australia's Kimberley region reportedly waited two days for an emergency medical flight to Perth.

the mouth of the Mersey River meeting Bass Strait near Devonport, Tasmania, under a dramatic sky Weather & Marine

Latrobe forecast: mostly dry, 6–14°

9 Sept 2026

Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.

the mouth of the Mersey River meeting Bass Strait near Devonport, Tasmania, under a dramatic sky Weather & Marine

Latrobe forecast: mostly dry, 4–16°

8 Sept 2026

Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.

the Bass Highway winding through green farmland near Latrobe in North-West Tasmania, wide shot, no people Transport

Spirit of Tasmania to Pause Passenger Services for New Ferry Trials

8 Sept 2026 · Devonport

The Spirit of Tasmania will halt passenger sailings for one week in late October to test its new vessels.

the mouth of the Mersey River meeting Bass Strait near Devonport, Tasmania, under a dramatic sky Weather & Marine

Latrobe forecast: the odd shower, 6–16°

7 Sept 2026

The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.

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