was seriously assaulted. Police say the employee was assaulted by a man and woman who had entered the centre as businesses were closing in an "unprovoked targeted attack". He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for medical treatment for serious facial injuries. A man and woman, both 27-years-old and from Dodges Ferry, have been charged with Assault. They have been bailed to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

has been described as a 'deliberate and malicious' attack over the weekend. The association is working with nearby properties to review footage in the area betwene Sunday evening and Monday morning, and are also appealing to the public to come forward if they witnessed or noticed vehicles in the area acting suspiciously over the weekend.

their 20s and 30s) who were not full licence holders (one was unlicenced, one was a learner driver, and one held a P1 licence) were caught drink driving by Smithton Police. They each received an immediate 12-month licence disqualification and will appear in court at a later date. A woman, aged in her 40s, had her licence disqualified for three months and was fined $346.

a summons to appear on a charge of common assault. The offence is alleged to have been committed at Penguin on 29 January 2022 when the officer was on duty. He has been placed on non-operational duties. *STOCK PHOTO

a truck when he received the call with the good news, says the money will go towards a first home. “That’s a house deposit, for sure! I’ve wanted to buy my very own home for such a long time,” he said. "I can do it now - sweet!"