A new public mother baby unit has opened at the Royal Hobart Hospital to fill the gap left by the pending closure of St Helen’s Private Hospital. The three-bed unit in Campbell St’s K-Block is designed to provide support for mothers experiencing mental health challenges, including postnatal depression and anxiety. Premier and Health Minister Jeremy […]
2000 brave souls stripped off for the annual Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim this morning, taking a dip in Hobart’s Derwent River just before 8 AM. SEE OUR 30 PHOTO MEGA GALLERY:
The annual Tasmanian Premier’s Reading Challenge is returning for 2023, captivating thousands of kids across the state. This year’s edition, starting on June 26, marks a significant expansion as it includes students from Years 7 to 10 for the very first time. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the challenge’s ability to create regular reading habits among […]
The driver of mini involved in a head on crash with a log truck is believed to have been driving on the wrong side of the road. Police have launched an investigation into the serious crash, which occurred on Tea Tree Road shortly before 12pm today. A spokesperson said initial inquiries suggest a Mini F56 […]
Approximately 20,000 people from right across the state have showed their support for Speak Up Stay ChatTY today, donning their shorts on the shortest day of the year. Schools and businesses around Tasmania celebrated the third annual Shorts Day in all different ways today, with the team from Stay ChatTY visiting participants on every corner […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 3:35pmUnoccupied Airbnb properties in Sheffield have become the target for burglars over the last week, Police say. Managing to make off with around $60,000 worth of property, unknown thieves have targeted several properties in the town between June 15 and June 20. Police believe the thieves struck the empty houses in the early hours of […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 3:17pmTasmanian tourism leaders have called on the state and federal governments to revive the Cradle Mountain cableway project. The proposed cableway remains in doubt after $30m of federal funding was withdrawn because the project had not progressed to the contract stage. The cableway would link the Cradle Mountain visitor centre to Dove Lake, offering a […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 2:00pmUPDATED:The driver of mini involved in a head on crash with a log truck is believed to have been driving on the wrong side of the road. Police have launched an investigation into the serious crash, which occurred on Tea Tree Road shortly before 12pm today. A spokesperson said initial inquiries suggest a Mini F56 […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 12:18pmTassie Premier Jeremy Rockliff is joining more than 18,000 Tasmanians donning their shorts today to spark conversations around mental health. Today, the shortest day of the year, is Stay ChatTY’s annual Shorts Day – braving the cold and conversation. The annual community-driven activation encourages all Tasmanians to wear shorts (or Shorts Day merchandise) on the […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 11:48amTwo drivers have been stripped of their cars after they were filmed stopping traffic to ‘hoon and do burnouts’ on Brighton Road in Pontville on Saturday. Police say one driver has had his vehicle clamped for 3 months, while the other has had his car seized indefinitely due to his previous offending history. “Tasmania Police will […]
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