Independent local news for the Mersey Valley & North-West Tasmaniahttps://latrobetimes.com.au/en-auhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-deputy-mayor-vonette-mead-camp-banksia-tender-conflict-questions-2026-09-14/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-deputy-mayor-vonette-mead-camp-banksia-tender-conflict-questions-2026-09-14/As Latrobe heads to council elections, a look back at 2024 ABC reporting in which an integrity expert criticised how Deputy Mayor Vonette Mead handled a conflict of interest over the Port Sorell camp tender. Ms Mead said she followed the general manager's advice.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcouncilhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-14/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-14/Showers about across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/karoola-fire-station-sale-threatens-men-s-shed-headquarters-2026-09-13/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/karoola-fire-station-sale-threatens-men-s-shed-headquarters-2026-09-13/A volunteer group near Launceston faces losing its base at the decommissioned Karoola fire station, as the Tasmanian government plans a public sell-off.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-13/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-13/The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-12/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-12/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 17° — plus the days ahead.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/man-dies-in-kindred-mower-incident-2026-09-12/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/man-dies-in-kindred-mower-incident-2026-09-12/A man in his 70s has tragically died following an incident involving a zero-turn mower on a private property in Kindred this afternoon.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-11/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-11/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 21° — plus the days ahead.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/christmas-caravan-plans-hit-snag-as-spirit-of-tasmania-booki-2026-09-10/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/christmas-caravan-plans-hit-snag-as-spirit-of-tasmania-booki-2026-09-10/Mersey Valley residents planning a festive caravan trip across Bass Strait face booking challenges despite new ferries arriving soon.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-10/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-10/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 19° — plus the days ahead.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/kimberley-boy-s-two-day-medical-flight-delay-sparks-regional-2026-09-09/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/kimberley-boy-s-two-day-medical-flight-delay-sparks-regional-2026-09-09/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.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-09/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-09/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-08/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-08/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/spirit-of-tasmania-to-pause-passenger-services-for-new-ferry-2026-09-08/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/spirit-of-tasmania-to-pause-passenger-services-for-new-ferry-2026-09-08/The Spirit of Tasmania will halt passenger sailings for one week in late October to test its new vessels.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-07/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-07/The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/man-charged-following-burglary-at-exton-commercial-property-2026-09-07/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/man-charged-following-burglary-at-exton-commercial-property-2026-09-07/A 27-year-old man has been charged by Tasmania Police in connection with a recent burglary at an Exton commercial premises.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTcrime-safetyhttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-06/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-06/Mostly dry across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/police-investigations-continue-into-fatal-elizabeth-town-cra-2026-09-06/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/police-investigations-continue-into-fatal-elizabeth-town-cra-2026-09-06/Three people have died and two remain in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town on Friday afternoon.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-05/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-05/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-04/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-04/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 14° — plus the days ahead.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-03/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-03/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/devonport-teen-charged-after-moonah-carjacking-incident-2026-09-02/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/devonport-teen-charged-after-moonah-carjacking-incident-2026-09-02/An 18-year-old Devonport man has been charged following an alleged aggravated carjacking and other offences in Moonah last night.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtransporthttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-02/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-02/The odd shower across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 13° — plus the days ahead.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marinehttps://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-01/https://latrobetimes.com.au/article/latrobe-weather-2026-09-01/Rain likely across the Mersey Valley today, with a high near 16° — plus the days ahead.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTweather-marine