Man alleged to have stood on 4yo has charge upgraded to murder
By Sandy Powell
Bo Popowski's defence lawyer told the courtroom this was the first time he had heard the word murder used for the case and that he would need time to speak to his client.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/bo-popowski-murder-charge-upgraded/106105662
Tasmania to pay $650,000 for Foo Fighters concert in Launceston
By Sandy Powell
Tasmania's "biggest concert ever" will take place at Launceston's York Park next month when American rock band Foo Fighters play their only Australian show.
Sawmiller 'worried' as Labor, Greens strike deal over environment laws
By Sandy Powell
The government has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul Australia environmental laws, sparking concerns for the future of Tasmania's native logging industry.
#EnvironmentalPolicy #ForestryLoggingandTimberIndustry #FederalParliament #Environment #SandyPowell
Tasmanian gold mine shut down over unpaid royalties
By Sandy Powell
The state government has directed Hellyer Gold Mines to cease operations at its mine in north-west Tasmania. It says the company has significantly fallen behind on its debts.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-12/tas-hellyer-gold-mine-closes-over-unpaid-debts/105999334
#MiningandMetalsIndustry #GovernmentandPolitics #RegionalCommunities #SandyPowell
Endangered parrot found in northern Tasmania for first time in decades
By Sandy Powell
The presence of an endangered and "cryptic" parrot species at a northern Tasmanian national park has been hailed as "very good news" by a bird expert.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-10/eastern-ground-parrot-found-northern-tasmania/105989568
General manager defends West Coast Council amid staff exodus
By Sandy Powell
A regional Tasmanian council has lost nearly a third of its staff, with the union representing staff putting the council "on notice" to address a number of issues.
'Feeling undervalued': Teachers, other public workers begin strikes in Tasmania
By Bec Pridham, Sandy Powell, and Mackenzie Heard
Teachers, health workers and firefighters have walked off the job in Tasmania's north-west, with further stop-work action planned in other parts of the state over the next two days.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/tas-public-sector-teacher-strikes-tuesday/105941232
#PublicSector #PublicSchools #PublicService #PublicHealth #BecPridham #SandyPowell # #MackenzieHeard
What makes a book valuable? Hint — it's not only first editions that are sought after
By Sandy Powell
There are many factors that can determine the monetary value of a book, so what can make an edition worth tens of thousands of dollars?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/what-makes-some-books-so-valuable/105924004
#Books #History #FantasyBooks #HumanInterest #CommunityandSociety #Author #Fiction #SandyPowell
Unauthorised land clearing impacted endangered crayfish, EPA finds
By Sandy Powell
A creek in northern Tasmanian known to be home to the endangered giant freshwater crayfish has sustained "serious environmental harm" from land clearing and earthworks, the Environment Protection Agency has advised.
Major Tasmania aluminium smelter delivers 'unsettling news' to staff
By Sandy Powell
Bell Bay Aluminium has told staff the company faces a "significant risk" after negotiations for a new power deal stalled, jeopardising its future.
#Industry #Manufacturing #ElectricityProductionandDistribution #MiningandMetalsIndustry #StateandTerritoryGovernment #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #SandyPowell
Tasmanian government moves to crack down on unruly councillors
By Sandy Powell
Tasmanian councillors could be removed from their democratically elected positions under changes proposed to local government legislation.
Renowned photographer tried to avoid trespass by staying below high-tide mark
By Sandy Powell
Wildlife photographer Rob Blakers pleads guilty to trespassing after admitting he camped beyond the boundary line whilst visiting Robbins Island to observe migratory birds.
#Courts #EnvironmentalImpact #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #SandyPowell
‘A Noiva!’: Maggie Gyllenhaal reinventa Frankenstein
‘A Noiva!’: Maggie Gyllenhaal reinventa Frankenstein
A Warner Bros. Pictures divulgou o primeiro trailer e pôster de A Noiva!, novo longa do estúdio dirigido por Maggie Gyllenhaal. A trama apresenta um thriller gótico, intenso e imaginativo, que promete tirar o fôlego do público. A estreia está marcada para março de 2026.
No vídeo, o público conhece mais da história da Noiva (Jessie Buckley), jovem assassinada que ganha vida novamente. Ao lado do solitário Frankenstein (Christian Bale) e da Dra. Euphronious (Annette Bening), ela descobre um mundo repleto de violência, possessão e paixão desenfreada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq3-UMNeUVg
Já o pôster exibe o lado mais sombrio dos personagens, trazendo para o centro da cena a atmosfera de mistério e tensão que permeia a trama. Com cores intensas e contrastes marcantes, a arte antecipa os desafios que cada um deles terá de enfrentar ao longo da história. Acesse o pôster aqui.
A Noiva! chega aos cinemas brasileiros em março de 2026, também disponível em versões acessíveis.
A Noiva!
A atriz, roteirista e diretora indicada ao Oscar, Maggie Gyllenhaal (A Filha Perdida), apresenta seu mais novo trabalho atrás das câmeras, A Noiva!, uma abordagem ousada e iconoclasta de uma das histórias mais fascinantes da literatura mundial, estrelado por Jessie Buckley, indicada ao Oscar, e pelo vencedor do Oscar, Christian Bale.
Um solitário Frankenstein (Bale) viaja para a Chicago dos anos 1930 para contactar a cientista pioneira, Dra. Euphronious (Annette Bening, cinco vezes indicada ao Oscar), e lhe pedir que crie uma companheira para ele. Os dois revivem uma jovem assassinada, e a Noiva (Jessie Buckley) nasce. O que se segue está além do que qualquer um deles imaginou: Assassinato! Possessão! Um movimento cultural selvagem e radical! E amantes fora da lei em um romance selvagem e inflamável!
O filme é estrelado por Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, com a indicada ao Oscar Annette Bening, o indicado ao Oscar Jake Gyllenhaal, e a vencedora do Oscar Penélope Cruz. Maggie Gyllenhaal roteirizou, dirigiu e coproduziu A Noiva!, em parceria com os coprodutores Emma Tillinger Koskoff, indicada ao Oscar, Talia Kleinhendler e Osnat Handelsman Keren. Assinam a produção executiva Carla Raij, David Webb e Courtney Kivowitz.
A equipe de produção criativa de Maggie Gyllenhaal nos bastidores inclui premiados e prestigiados artistas de cinema como o diretor de fotografia Lawrence Sher; a designer de produção Karen Murphy; o editor Dylan Tichenor; o supervisor musical Randall Poster; a figurinista Sandy Powell; e a compositora Hildur Gudnadóttir.
A Warner Bros. Pictures apresenta uma produção da First Love Films e In The Current Company, um filme de Maggie Gyllenhaal, A Noiva!, que será distribuído internacionalmente pela Warner Bros. Pictures nos cinemas e salas Imax a partir demarço de 2026.
Comprar ingressos#ANoiva_ #AnnetteBening #anos1930 #Chicago #ChristianBale #Cinema #estreia #FirstLoveFilms #Frankenstein #HildurGudnadóttir #Imax #InTheCurrentCompany #JakeGyllenhaal #JessieBuckley #LawrenceSher #MaggieGyllenhaal #PenélopeCruz #SandyPowell #thrillerGótico #WarnerBrosPictures
After another death at Cradle Mountain, how can tourists better prepare?
By Sandy Powell
Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania's most popular, and dangerous, tourism destinations. After another tragedy, questions are asked about what more could be done to ensure the safety of visitors.
#Hiking #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #Nature #NatureReserves #SandyPowell
'The system is working': Tinder, Hinge ban for man convicted of possessing child abuse material
By Sandy Powell
A child safety advocate welcomes a recent decision to uphold a ban on a convicted child sex offender from two dating apps, which comes after the man tried to have the ban overturned.
#Courts #SexualOffences #ChildSexualAbuse #InformationTechnologyIndustry #SandyPowell
Calls for law change so 'no other family endures the pain' of Hillcrest tragedy
By Sandy Powell
Former jumping castle operators have joined calls from Hillcrest victims' families for improved regulation of the inflatable amusement device sector.
#Safety #Courts #WorkplaceAccidentsandIncidents #SandyPowell
Calls for law change so 'no other family endures the pain' of Hillcrest tragedy
By Sandy Powell
Former jumping castle operators have joined calls from Hillcrest victims' families for improved regulation of the inflatable amusement device sector.
#Safety #Courts #WorkplaceAccidentsandIncidents #SandyPowell
Trains 'do not apologise': Videos of close calls released in plea for safety
By Sandy Powell
The latest compilation video of near misses is released, as part of a plea to Tasmanian drivers and pedestrians to do better at rail crossings — with the grim warning that trains "do not apologise".
Missing pilot didn't make contact during Bass Strait flight
By Sandy Powell
The pilot who flew a small private plane with his partner and dog on board made no contact with air authorities, despite such contact being required when flying over Bass Strait, officials say.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-04/tas-missing-plane-bass-strait-didnt-make-contact/105607454
