The Latest Breaking News from Ethan James

Legal aid ordered for ex-wife killer's sentence appeal

A judge has ordered legal aid to represent a convicted murderer in his sentence appeal, despite the publicly funded body arguing it shouldn't.

AAP · Mar 24

More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

Hundreds of workers at the nation's only manganese alloy smelter have been thrown another curve ball with the appointment of administrators.

AAP · Mar 23

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

AAP · Mar 18

Workers strike at troubled youth detention facility

Children and young people have been restricted to their rooms for hours as workers went on strike against conditions at the trouble-plagued facility.

AAP · Feb 3

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

The health of the sexual abuser of Grace Tame has rapidly deteriorated following several strokes and falls, a court has heard.

AAP · Feb 2

Businessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

A businessman's interference with Aboriginal relics during land clearing didn't involve damage but he should have known of their presence, a court was told.

AAP · Jan 19

Road rage potentially sparked shooting incident: police

A man is facing a range of charges after a teenager was shot in the back at a suburban home in an incident police say could be linked to road rage.

AAP · Jan 12

Banged-up Millennium Falcon's Sydney to Hobart tale

The final boat, named after a cult Star Wars spacecraft, has finished the Sydney to Hobart after facing a range of issues at sea and rough weather.

AAP · Jan 1

CYCA boss confident in Sydney-Hobart's safety changes

Sydney to Hobart sailors are now required to wear personal locator beacons on deck, with organisers confident new safety rules will have the desired effect.

AAP · Dec 25, 2025

Syd-Hob tipped to be 'cold, wet, bumpy' not treacherous

Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025