Simon McGuire
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University of Tasmania increases rent for students living at Cradle Coast Campus
Weekly rent increased by over 20 per cent compared to last year. → Read More
West Coast Mayor Shane Pitt raises issues at West Coast District Hospital at Queenstown
X-ray machines out of action for most days of the week, and no orthopedic braces on site are some of the issues raised by West Coast Mayor Shane Pitt regarding the West Coast District Hospital at Queenstown. → Read More
Senator Tammy Tyrell issues demand around Housing Affordability Future Fund
Federal government aiming to build 30,000 houses in the next five years. → Read More
Stacks Goudkamp reacts to WorkSafe Tasmania decision around Hillcrest investigation
WorkSafe refusing to release it's investigation into Hillcrest tragedy. → Read More
Fire crews responding to bushfire on Seabrook Road at Somerset
I'm a passionate reporter covering all things North-West. Got a story idea? Contact me on 0439 660 724 or simon.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au. → Read More
Circular Head Council reverse speed limit decision after community backlash
Councillors vote to extend speed limit reduction over larger section of road. → Read More
Barringwood estate at Lower Barrington bought by new owners
Owners hoping to open to the public soon. → Read More
HACSU criticises Southern Cross Care around it's Yaraandoo facility
Union wants government to step in at aged care facility. → Read More
Tasmanian Fire Service battling house blaze in Devonport
I'm a passionate reporter covering all things North-West. Got a story idea? Contact me on 0439 660 724 or simon.mcguire@austcommunitymedia.com.au. → Read More
Peter Whish-Wilson criticises Circular Head Council over sped limit decision
A senator has slammed the Circular Head Council over its decision not to reduce the speed limit along a stretch of road responsible for a quarter of Tasmanian Devil deaths on the state's roads, instead supporting an amended motion. → Read More
Guy Barnett speaks at the unveiling of new public housing development in Devonport
Housing Minister Guy Barnett speaking with resident Sharon at the new unit complex on Forth Road in Devonport. Picture by Simon McGuire The state government is pushing ahead with its aim to build 10,000 public housing dwellings by 2032 with the unveiling of a new $1.73 million, six-unit development on Forth Road in Devonport. I'm a passionate reporter covering all things North-West. Got a story… → Read More
Elise Archer, Anita Dow and Ian Jones speak about the Burnie CBD revitalisation project
Former mayor wanted $20 million from the state government. → Read More
Elise Archer, Anita Dow and Ian Jones speak about the Burnie CBD revitalisation project
Former mayor wanted $20 million from the state government. → Read More
Resident complains about the Southern Cross Care Yaraandoo facility at Somerset
Health union also speaks out about proposed job cuts at facility. → Read More
Department of State Growth confirms delays to repairs on safety barriers
Barriers normally repaired within one to two days, says State Growth. → Read More
Turn Up The Dial music festival taking place at Mount Gnomon Farm at Penguin
Festival happening on January 14. → Read More
Roger Jaensch reflects on 2022 as minister of multiple portfolio
MP speaks about his highs and lows of 2022. → Read More
Tasmania Fire Service defends its workplace health and safety record
Breathing apparatuses with mould and unroadworthy vehicles identified as issues. → Read More
Burnie City Council and businesses lament cancelled cruise ship dockings
Three cruise ships forced to bypass Port of Burnie this summer. → Read More
Tasmania Police Sergeant Ben Elliot leads New Year's Eve operations in Burnie
Police praise behaviour of the public during festivities. → Read More