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'Borderline disgraceful': Typos and errors in Tasmanian end-of-year exam papers

Spelling mistakes and incorrect questions have been identified in several year 11 and 12 exams in Tasmania. One concerned parent says it left her son "rattled". 
Teenage students solve maths problems in workbooks.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Educational Testing and Examinationsby Scout Wallen and Ellen Coulter

Final day of evidence in Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy criminal hearing

After 10 days, the final evidence has been heard in the criminal case into Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy.
A woman wearing sunglasses walks surrounded by people.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Sandy Powell

Advance your lance: the incredible skills of a jousting champion

Galloping down a field on a horse, aiming a lance at another man in armour. It's all just another day on the job for 2-time world jousting champion Phillip Leitch.
World jousting champion Phillip Leitch practicing at the Kryal Castle arena.
Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Other Sportswith Joel Rheinberger

Restoring the old stables for agritourism on an East Coast Tasmanian farm

Restoring old stables for agritourism
A man , his wife and daughter smile at the camera while leaning on a balcony outside restored stables
Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

Published: Source: Tas Country HourTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Laurissa Smith and Tony Briscoe

Man charged with murdering baby Khaylan pleads guilty to lesser charge of manslaughter

The wording of Daniel John Ridgers' charge was also amended, from "throwing" to "dropping" baby Khaylan into a cot.
A small baby looks at camera and smiles.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts

Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason follows through with resignation after assault conviction

The Tasmanian government receives justice Gregory Geason's resignation, a day before parliament was to ask the governor to sack him.
A man in a fawn-coloured coat smiles at the camera.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Justice Systemby Adam Holmes

'We don't use Facebook': John Hooper

NILS CEO warns scammers are using social media to target Tasmanians.
A man talking.
Duration: 4 minutes 35 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Personal Financewith Leon Compton

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Inflatables expert to give evidence in court over jumping castle tragedy

The Devonport magistrates court has heard evidence from an inflatables expert who said the jumping castle, anchorage system, and operation were not up to Australian standards.
Trial continues: Locals lay flowers outside Hillcrest Primary School after tragedy in 2021.
Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy Day 4

The hearing continues into the operator of the jumping castle at the centre of the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy where six children died.
Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC News

Court hears from Hillcrest jumping castle manufacturer

Photos were displayed at the second day of the hearing into the fatal tragedy centred around a jumping castle which killed six children.
Jumping Castle court: A group of people walk outside a court room. One woman is clutching a pillow with an image of a child.
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Jumping castle case begins

The operator of the jumping castle involved in the deaths of six children in December 2021 after it became airborne at an end-of-year celebration at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport is facing a criminal hearing.
Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Half of NSW's public hospital psychiatrists threatening to resign

NSW's entire hospital system would be put under strain if half of the salaried workforce leave, but many psychiatrists believe it is the only way to get the government's attention, the doctors' union says.
Dr Pramudie Gunaratne mental health researcher sitting indoor looking at the camera

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionalsby Nick Dole

'Borderline disgraceful': Typos and errors in Tasmanian end-of-year exam papers

Spelling mistakes and incorrect questions have been identified in several year 11 and 12 exams in Tasmania. One concerned parent says it left her son "rattled". 
Teenage students solve maths problems in workbooks.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Educational Testing and Examinationsby Scout Wallen and Ellen Coulter

Broadcaster Alan Jones's lawyer criticises senior police officer and vows to fight charges in court

The lawyer for veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has criticised a senior police officer and confirmed his client will defend himself against historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges.
Alan Jones leaves Day Street police station on bail with lawyer Bryan Wrench, Christopher Murphy

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Joshua Boscaini

Fears vulnerable children could be disadvantaged under plans to cut conciliation conferences in Victoria

Child protection workers in Victoria are sounding the alarm about a plan to scrap hearings known as conciliation conferences, which they say will disadvantage vulnerable members of the community and Aboriginal families.
Close-up shot of Scales of Justice statue in Brisbane CBD on August 1, 2018.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Nicole Asher

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