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Burnie, TAS 7320 · 4 stories this week

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Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'
ABC News Just In · Today
Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'
  1. Your Guide to the Northside’s Christmas Markets 2027!
    Echo News (Perth Hills) · Yesterday
  2. Man dies on Tasmania's west coast while waiting for ambulance
    ABC News Just In · Yesterday
  3. Woman pleads guilty to arson at mental health unit
    ABC News Just In · This week
  4. Australia’s 10 best property regions revealed as working class hubs
    realestate.com.au · A while ago
  5. All the way from Scotland, Tassie town's new GP is ready for the challenge
    ABC News Just In · A while ago

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Man of Many· A while agoLifestyle

Suite Spot: 48 Hours at Pan Pacific Melbourne, From Sky-High Views to Whisky Tastings

A Sydney-born writer who moved to Melbourne spent 48 hours playing tourist in the city. Pan Pacific Melbourne in South Wharf, a five-star hotel overlooking the Yarra River, was the base. The writer praised the Panoramic Suite, its views, the Pacific Club Lounge and the Happy Sleeper Program. Activities included a river cruise, a visit to Melbourne Skydeck on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, and a tour of Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne. The writer's stay was complimentary, and all opinions are their own.

Suite Spot: 48 Hours at Pan Pacific Melbourne, From Sky-High Views to Whisky Tastings
ABC News Just In· A while agoLifestyle

Residents tell of near misses and injuries on a notorious Tasmanian road

Residents say St Marys Pass, a winding six-kilometre road in Tasmania, is unsafe for modern traffic. Scamander resident Sandra French said falling rocks and close calls with heavy trucks have frightened drivers. Building Tasmania has costed seven options, ranging from $50 million to $2.7 billion. It backs the cheapest, a $50 million to $70 million upgrade of the existing road. State Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent said alterations to the current road are the most sensible choice, but funding is not yet secured.

Residents tell of near misses and injuries on a notorious Tasmanian road
Tasmania Police· A while agoCrime

Four drink and drug drivers and three disqualified/unlicensed drivers detected

Tasmania Police charged four drivers with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the weekend of 9 to 11 October 2026. A 64-year-old Forest woman returned a reading of 0.239 and will appear in Smithton Magistrates Court. A 38-year-old unlicensed Spreyton man, reported for erratic driving on the Bass Highway, returned 0.151 and was disqualified for two years. Three other disqualified or unlicensed drivers were also detected. A 17-year-old who evaded a breath test in Burnie was arrested and his vehicle seized for three months. Police urged drivers to rethink driving after drinking or taking drugs.

Four drink and drug drivers and three disqualified/unlicensed drivers detected

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