A small community in the Central Highlands is on alert after a bushfire broke out a short time ago. An advice warning has been issued for Jones River Road and the Derwent River area at Ellendale, urging locals to monitor the conditions and check their bushfire plan. The TFS say the fire is travelling in […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 5:10pmA lethal blue-ringed octopus, capable of killing up to 26 adult humans within minutes, has been found washed up on Nudist Beach in the West Tamar area. A local resident shared a photo of the octopus on the Greens Beach Community Connect group to warn others of the danger on the local beach. Blue-ringed octopuses […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 4:10pmPolice are looking into multiple reports about a group of men who are alleged to have exposed themselves to beachgoers at Hobart’s Seven Mile Beach. The group was reportedly flashing passing members of the public at the beach around 1pm last Friday. The incident is not the only one to be reported to police in […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 2:25pmTasmania’s Party in the Paddock has revealed an impressive additional lineup, featuring a mix of renowned international and Australian artists. The latest headliners include Tash Sultana, Ruel and Hayden James, alongside a mysterious ‘Secret Act’ set to be unveiled on the day of the festival. Tash Sultana’s journey is marked by platinum records, billions of […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 12:09pmTwo cruise ships that were hoped to being over 4,000 passengers to Tasmania’s north have been turned away due to adverse weather conditions. The Silver Muse and the Noordam were due to dock at the Port of Burnie on Tuesday morning, with local retailers and tourism operators impacted by last-minute cancellation and significant loss of […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 11:30amEligible Tasmanian families facing increasing back-to-school costs can now apply for interest-free loans of up to $2,000. The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is a government-supported initiative aimed at helping families with upfront costs including school uniforms, textbooks, laptops and computers. Minister for Education, Children and Youth Roger Jaensch said $1 million is being added […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 10:30amTemperatures are expected to climb past 30°C around much of Tasmania today ahead of potential thunderstorms and flash flooding later in the week. The Bureau of Meteorology are forecasting temperatures in the mid to high 20s, with some areas reaching over 30°C. New Norfolk is in for a top of 32°C on Tuesday, with Huonville, […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 10:10amTwo of the four endangered Maugean Skates taken from Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s West Coast for a captive breeding program have died within weeks of each other. The skates, along with 50 eggs, were taken to establish an insurance population aimed at boosting their numbers at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) facility […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 10:00amAn investigation has been launched after a ‘vicious assault’ outside a pub in Southern Tasmania left a man with serious injuries over the weekend. Police were called to the Cygnet Hotel, also known as the ‘Top Pub,’ at around 1am on Sunday morning in response to reports of a physical altercation. The victim, a 20-year-old […]
Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 9:00amAround 100 parking spaces will be eliminated from Hobart’s Macquarie and Davey streets in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and promote public transportation and more active commuting options. The state government plans to begin the first stage of the project this month, which will include the installation of a separated bike lane on Davey […]
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