Devonport’s own Prema Smith, the owner of Prem’s Seafood Bar and Grill, is set to spread some festive cheer this Christmas Eve. Understanding the difficulties that the holiday season can bring, including financial strain and loneliness, Smith says he has decided to give back to the community in a unique way. From 5pm onwards this […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 12:12pmA streaker ran across the field during last night’s Big Bash game at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The man was quickly tackled to the ground by security guards. The Hobart Hurricanes played it out against the Melbourne Renegades in front of a crowd of several hundred. The Hurricanes will […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 7:00amHobart Airport is in the middle of its busiest time of the year, with approximately 175,000 passengers expected over the next two weeks. Today, Christmas Eve, is expected to be the busiest day of the holiday season, with around 11,000 travellers passing through the airport. Hundreds of flights from across Australia with airlines Qantas, Virgin, […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 5:00amA fight has broken out during last minute Christmas shopping at a centre on Hobart’s Eastern Shore today, leading security to step in and break it up. Footage shows a woman holding a baby allegedly being attacked by another woman. Bystanders were heard yelling at the alleged offender to “get off her”, while a centre […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 6:45pmA Tasmanian P-Plater has lost his licence for at least 4 months and has copped a $1,100 fine after he was caught driving more than 50km/h over the limit down Hobart’s Southern Outlet towards Kingston today. Police say with the three teenager passengers he had in the car, it’s lucky he didn’t cause a “total […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 5:31pmA Christmas tragedy has been narrowly avoided, with a diver who went missing in Tasmania’s Far South earlier today located alive & well just now. Tas Maritime Radio put a call for assistance out shortly after 12pm when a diver was unaccounted for in Recherche Bay. Police and Emergency Services called off the search not […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 12:55pmA person was lucky to escape without serious injuries after they fell down an embankment in Launceston yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the Blessington Road bridge across the North Esk River at Cora Linn around 7pm on Friday. Tasmania Fire Service crews from Launceston closed the road to conduct a vertical rescue of […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 10:30amTasmanian Quality Meats (TQM) will be allowed to continue exporting into the new year with conditions, despite animal cruelty allegations being raised earlier this month. TQM received a notice of intention from the Federal Government stating that their export licence would be suspended after footage of alleged animal cruelty captured on hidden cameras at the […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 10:00amThousands of Tasmanians have taken to Salamanca to celebrate last drinks before Christmas at the annual builder’s break up, known by most as Cage Night. See our free 50+ photo mega gallery of all the action from Cage Night 2023:
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 6:50amParamedics across Tasmania have started industrial action in response to the ongoing issue of ambulance ramping. The move coincides with the release of an interim action plan the state government have produced that aims to address the crisis, but it has been criticised as ‘just words’ that fail to address serious staffing issues affecting hospital and […]
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