A developer has submitted plans to the Sorell Council that could pave the way for the construction of nearly 200 homes in the greater Hobart suburb. The proposed plans would transform what is currently an approximately 17.83-hectare empty section located between the Arthur Highway and Sorell Bypass into a subdivision with public open space. “The […]
Wed Nov 15, 2023 - 5:00amA young Hobart man who broke into a blind woman’s home, stole her jewellery and threatened to stab her is now off to jail after failing to make it through a strict deferred sentence. Then 18-year-old Gregory Maxwell Picken broke into the woman’s home in January this year and was initially bailed – with the […]
Wed Nov 15, 2023 - 1:00amTasmania’s newest MP Simon Behrakis has criticised ‘anti-everything activists’ he believes are hindering the state’s progress. Behrakis, the Member for Clark, expressed his frustration with those opposing development, housing construction and sustainable industries during his 20-minute, at times emotional inaugural speech in Parliament on Tuesday. “We must resist the privileged minority who would have Tasmania […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 9:00pmA crash on Hobart’s Southern Outlet is causing delays of around 25+ minutes for motorists heading south tonight. Southbound lanes of the highway are partially blocked around 1km prior to the Mount Nelson interchange. Traffic congestion currently extends along the entire length of Davey Street, stretching beyond the Railway Roundabout and towards Queens Domain. Traffic […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 6:00pmAfter being closed on Sunday due to a bushfire, Dolphin Sands Road has officially reopened after a two-day shutdown. The Tasmania Fire Service say the threat of the blaze has “reduced” and people are allowed to return home. “The fire is contained. Tasmania Fire Service crews are patrolling. Conditions are expected to improve,” the TFS said. […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 5:15pmThe lineup for the 2024 Party in the Paddock Tasmanian music festival has been announced this morning. Featuring global superstars Rudimental, Milky Chance and Lime Cordiale as the “phenomenal” headline acts, organisers at Vibestown say the ‘state’s favourite music festival’ will showcase ‘iconic performers’ and a ‘diverse mix of international sensations and local talents’. “For […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 8:10amHobart’s future ferry network could potentially include stops in Lindisfarne, Howrah, Wilkinsons Point, Sandy Bay, Regatta Point and Kingston Beach as part of a new draft plan. The 6 sites were identified from 33 potential locations that would expand Hobart’s ferry service and are currently out for public consultation under the River Derwent Ferry Service Masterplan. […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 5:00amA coroner has found that a Hobart man’s death could have been prevented if a wheelchair-accessible taxi was available to pick him up. 78-year-old Robert William East passed away in March of last year due to a head injury he sustained after crashing his wheelchair while traveling along a gravel footpath. Coroner Olivia McTaggart said […]
Tue Nov 14, 2023 - 3:00amFirefighters have rushed to a house fire on a suburban West Hobart street tonight. The Tasmania Fire Service say crews “arrived to find smoke issuing” from the Forest Road property shortly after 8:30pm on Monday. They say the property is believed to be vacant and Pulse understands it operates as Airbnb accommodation with a nightly rate […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 8:45pmAn unknown number of wildlife are believed to have lost their lives in the Dolphin Sands bushfire on Tasmania’s east coast. Heartbreaking images from inside the evacuation area show animals that were desperate to escape the inferno clinging to trees. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary say most animals that become stuck in a hot bushfire are simply ‘unable […]
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