Huon Valley in Tasmania’s south has been recognised as one of the ‘best places to visit’ in 2024, according to a top travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveller analysed locations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific to compile their widely shared and highly-viewed list, with the Huon Valley being one of just 10 locations […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 4:50pmA Hobart teenager who stole nearly $5,000 from his retail store employer by masking payments as refunds on the payment terminal did it because he had things to pay for “all at once”, a court had heard. Daniel James Watson, who was 18-years-old at the time, pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud for transferring money […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 3:05pmA two-car crash on the Midland Highway at Kempton has led to three people being rushed to hospital with injuries this afternoon. Police said the crash occurred around 11:45am on Thursday and have confirmed that the occupants of the vehicles are currently being taken to the hospital. Their condition is not yet known. “The road […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 1:00pmThe state government has confirmed that legislation to ban gay conversion therapy in Tasmania will not be introduced this year. Thursday marks the House of Assembly’s final sitting day of the year, meaning that legislation cannot be tabled until March next year. A spokesperson for the government said consultation on the ban is still ongoing […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 12:30pmA coroner has said that he still finds it “quite extraordinary” that some Tasmanians “continue to die needlessly” by not wearing seatbelts. In his recently published findings on a crash that resulted in the death of a King Island driver, Coroner Simon Cooper said many serious injuries are prevented by ‘simply wearing a seatbelt’. The […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 11:30amThe search for a 22-year-old woman who went missing off Somerset Beach in Tasmania’s north-west on Saturday will continue today. Despite extensive efforts, including the use of police divers, a rescue helicopter and various marine rescue assets, the woman has not been found. On Sunday afternoon, shortly before the search was initially called off, Inspector […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 10:10amThe full line-up for the 16th edition of Mona Foma has been revealed, featuring hundreds of performers and artists. The festival will run over three weekends from 15 February to 2 March 2024 in Hobart and Launceston. According to the festival website, highlights will include performances by the TSO, Shonen Knife, Courtney Barnett and Paul […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 10:00amA 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.
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