A Hobart teenager and talented soccer player has been selected for the Junior Matildas extended squad. Originally from the United States, 16-year-old Emily Navabpour, currently plays for South Hobart after moving to Tasmania with her family last year. The centre back recently competed in Tasmania’s under 16 girls’ team at the National Youth Championships in […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 9:34amRepurposed materials from the former Tasmanian Government’s Wildlife Centre will be used to build new animal enclosures and facilities at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Aviary mesh screens, roofing, an aviary shed, fencing and a demountable toilet block will be used for animal rehabilitation, research and sanctuary spaces at the Brighton facility. The Institute of Marine and […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 8:31amPolice and emergency services have been called to the scene of a crash involving a truck and a motorbike in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say one lane is blocked at the intersection of Beasleys Road and Frankford Road at Frankford. Injuries are unknown at this stage and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 8:30amThe Tasmanian government has backed a ban on engineered stone following a recommendation by SafeWork Australia. According to a Decision Regulation Impact Statement from SafeWork, there is no safe level of exposure to silica dust generated from cutting engineered stone, which poses a severe health risk to workers. “Continued work with engineered stone poses an […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 5:00amWork is set to begin early next year on one of the replacement facilities for Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre. The timeline for closing the AYDC, which has faced serious allegations of human rights abuses and sexual abuse of children, remains uncertain as its initial closure date of September next year approaches. A site located […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 4:30amAn increase in police patrols throughout the Hobart CBD this year has had a ‘significant positive impact’ on the overall safety of the community, a senior Tasmania Police officer says. Since the intensified patrols began in May in a bid to stamp out public place assaults and disorderly behaviour, Officer in Charge of the Hobart Division Inspector […]
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