Tasmania Zoo’s adorable meerkat couple Rose and Gilligan are celebrating the arrival of their meerkat pups. The new additions, who have yet to be named, were introduced in an official “baby announcement” and promise to bring joy and excitement to the zoo’s visitors. “After a 4 week wait we finally get to meet Rose & Gilligan’s […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 2:30pmSmoke was reportedly seen coming from a fire burning beneath a home in Geilston Bay when firefighters arrived at the scene around 12:40pm on Boxing Day. A concerned neighbour dialled triple-zero to alert the Tasmania Fire Service to the incident after spotting smoke billowing from the Aldina Street house on Tuesday. Crews from Clarence and […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 1:20pmTasmanian state schools are on track to break the record for the highest number of student suspensions in 2023. Department of Education data, as of October 9, shows there have been 8,772 suspensions in Tasmanian government schools, involving 3,943 students, surpassing the total number of suspensions for 2022 (8,873) and 2021 (8,478). Even Prep students, […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 10:00amThe Tasmanian government has rejected the idea of sealing a road corridor between Copping and Orford, citing a feasibility study that found it would not be cost-effective for Tasmanians. Sparked by the partial closure of the Tasman Hwy at Paradise Gorge due to a rockfall in May 2021, the study suggested an eye-watering figure to […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 7:00amColony 47 hosted a memorable Christmas lunch at Hobart’s Hanging Garden today, marking the first time the event was held in the venue to accommodate the growing number of attendees. The festive feast, a tradition for over 40 years, saw more Tasmanians finding a place at the table this year, reflecting the impact of the […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 6:41pmVolunteer firefighters have rushed away from their family Christmas lunches to battle a bushfire that broke out a short time ago on Back River Road at Magra. Several fire trucks from the New Norfolk area and four helicopters have been dispatched to the fire. The TFS say the blaze is around 2 hectares and expect […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 1:58pmDozens of North-West coasters gathered at Prem’s Seafood Bar and Grill in Devonport this Christmas Eve, where owner Prema Smith well and truly fulfilled his promise to spread some festive cheer. Embracing the spirit of giving, Smith stood outside his restaurant from 5pm on Sunday, offering free fish & chips and prawns to anyone in […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 11:14amAround 100 passengers heading to Melbourne for Christmas from Queenstown in New Zealand have been unexpectedly diverted to Hobart tonight, just minutes before they were supposed to touch down at Melbourne Airport. Travellers on Jetstar flight JQ220 were expecting to arrive in Melbourne at 10:05pm on Christmas Eve, but were forced to turn around less […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 10:35pmA 000 call from a concerned member of the public, who spotted two unrestrained children in a boat being towed at high speeds across the Tasman Peninsula, has resulted in charges for a Tasmanian man. The 46-year-old from Carlton with a suspended driver’s licence was caught on the Arthur Highway south of Murdunna around 1:30pm on […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 7:05pmTasmanians can expect typical Christmas Day weather tomorrow, with warmer temperatures and cloudy skies forecast for much of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology are predicting slightly above-average weather conditions for Monday, with temperatures in the low-20s and around 2-4C warmer than average. “Isolated light showers. East to southeasterly winds, becoming fresh and gusty about the […]
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