Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has shared a heartfelt tribute as he announced on social media that his father Rick Rockliff has passed away. “On behalf of our family, we announce the passing of our dear Dad, Rick,” the Premier wrote. “In our eyes, Dad was a legend, a loyal, caring and proud Dad, Grandfather and […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 11:30amThe second-ever red handfish conservation breeding event in captivity, aimed at preventing the critically endangered species from going extinct, has successfully produced 21 hatchlings. A team of researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies department say the eggs took just over 50 days to hatch and measured in at just […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 9:30am$700,000 in funds has already been raised by hundreds of generous donors for the construction of a new wildlife hospital at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The ‘Project RECAP’ campaign began earlier this month with a goal of raising $1 million, which would be matched dollar for dollar by the Elsie Cameron Foundation, for a total of […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 9:00amA ‘massive’ rent hike has forced one of Hobart’s longest-standing coffee shops to close its doors. The Stagg, formerly known as Atlas Espresso, has been serving CBD customers for the past 15 years on the corner of Macquarie and Elizabeth Streets. In a social media post, owners Jonathan and Sue Stagg broke the news to […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 7:00amA pregnant dog that found herself trapped underneath a home in Devonport this morning has been safely rescued by firefighters. Luna the Golden Retriever was just “hours away from delivering a litter of puppies” when she ventured under her family’s house on Tuesday morning in search of a comfortable place to rest. Unfortunately, she wedged […]
Wed Nov 29, 2023 - 4:00amA plane full of Rex passengers has landed in Hobart after a delay of more than 8 hours today. What was supposed to be a short hour-long hop across the Bass Strait turned into an afternoon nightmare for those flying on RXA961 on Tuesday. The flight took off from Melbourne 8 hours and 15 minutes […]
Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 10:00pmUpdated 8am, Wednesday 29 November: Search crews have located 95-year-old Franz Tuma deceased in Bridport overnight. Police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man,” police said. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Unattended vehicle sparks search […]
Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 8:45pmA manhunt has been launched for the rider of a red quad bike after an ‘incident’ in Tasmania’s north-west tonight. Police say multiple officers are currently scouring the Penguin area in pursuit of the person following what was only described as an “evade incident”. “Members of the community are asked not to be alarmed by […]
Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 5:40pmA $3.5 million upgrade to a rural health centre in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands is about to get underway. The Oatlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre project will include the construction of a new eight-bed residential aged care wing, drugstore, team room and nurse’s station in the small town north of Hobart. Local Liberal Member for Prosser Jane Howlett […]
Tue Nov 28, 2023 - 3:00pmThe deadline for providing information about the former alleged paedophile Tasmania Police officer Paul Reynolds has been extended until the end of this year. The barrister leading the independent review, which was launched following a Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmanian schools, hospitals and justice environments, says there has been a “significant uptake” […]
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