A brand new ‘state of the art’ ice skating rink could be built in Tasmania after the closure of the states’ only rink last year. Sports Minister Nic Street revealed a recent feasibility study showed 60% of Tasmanians want to skate on ice, confirming that Tasmanians “have an appetite for ice sports”. “We recognise the impact […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 10:55amPublic servants who “received a grant of legal assistance” during the Commission of Inquiry may have to pay back their legal fees, depending on the outcome of an independent review. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Guy Barnett said the investigation will determine whether the officers acted “in good faith” and, if not, they will be required […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 10:30amDevelopers plans to build a mega-resort on Tasmania’s East Coast have come to a halt. The $138 million, 3,000-hectare Cambria Green project aimed to create a luxury resort, villas, a health retreat, golf courses, a private airport and retirement facilities at Dolphin Sands. Developers sought an amendment to rezone several lots and apply a ‘specific […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 5:00amA truck that backed into the famous Sassafras big spud two weeks ago, along with strong winds over the weekend led to its downfall, its creator has said. “Kenny” the Kennebec potato had been standing on the Bass Highway for around 40 years, but after it was weakened weeks ago, the giant spud fell on […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 4:00amA Tasmanian advocacy group has been announced as one of 21 finalists in the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards. Advocacy Tasmania were chosen from over 260 nominations due to their over 30-year commitment to improving and restoring human rights for Tasmanians and the wider community through ‘individual advocacy, systemic change and education’. Advocacy Tasmania CEO Leanne […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 3:00amA fire that engulfed a log pile in Burnie overnight has been deemed deliberately-lit. The blaze at the old pulp mill on Massey-Green Drive erupted shortly after 9 pm on Sunday and consumed ‘a significant quantity’ of logs. Eyewitnesses say the fire was ‘going pretty badly’ when crews from Burnie, Somerset, Penguin and Stowport/Natone arrived. Police […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 2:30pmA man has died and a woman has been seriously injured after they were attacked by their dog at their Allens Rivulet home overnight. Inspector Colin Riley said the 66-year-old suffered serious injuries to his lower legs and was pronounced deceased at the scene shortly after 10:30pm on Sunday. The woman was transported to the […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 12:26pmThe iconic Big Spud, located off the Bass Highway in Sassafras, has been knocked down by strong winds over the weekend. Locals took to social media on Sunday to share pictures of the fallen spud, which had been toppled at some point on Saturday night. The potato landmark, fondly known by locals as Kenny Kennebec, […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 7:00amA violent dispute on Hobart’s eastern shore over a second-hand outdoor chair has resulted in a young man being sentenced to close to 100 hours of community service. 20-year-old Jordan Barry Chisholm attacked 39-year-old Yuan Yao over the belief that he and his partner had stolen a chair that had been ‘left outside for waste […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 5:00amResidents in the Derwent Valley, particularly New Norfolk, are calling for alternative policing models to address a rising crime wave in the area. The community has experienced incidents of arson, theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour in recent months, leaving many residents “living in fear”. Labor MP Jen Butler is pushing for a community policing model […]
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