The Bureau of Meteorology are warning of damaging winds of up to and potentially over 100km/h across much of Southern Tasmania this afternoon. Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60km/h are expected to hit New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover, Huonville and Bagdad from Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning. The BOM say the gusts will […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 3:00amA 21-year-old Jackeys Marsh man will face court on multiple traffic charges after allegedly evading police on three separate occasions. The incidents occurred between September 15 and September 22 and involved running red lights and riding an unregistered red CRF 450cc dirt bike “dangerously through traffic”. The man’s most daring act was riding the unregistered motorbike […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 2:30pmBuckingham Palace has sent a message to all Tasmanians of behalf of King Charles III, thanking them for their support. The message, read in Parliament on Wednesday, was sent by one of the King’s private secretaries to the Speaker of the House Mark Shelton. “The King has asked me to thank you for your kind […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 1:55pmThree Sandy Bay burglars who led Police on a manhunt through the area yesterday morning after allegedly attempting to steal from a home have been charged. A 28-year-old woman and two men, aged 32 and 31, will appear in court next month to face motor vehicle stealing, evade police, possess a controlled drug, burglary, stealing, […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 11:45amThe Southern Lights Aurora lit up the Tasmanian night sky overnight, with people across the state able to catch a glimpse of the ‘magical spectacle’. First spotted with just the naked eye shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, Aurora chasers quickly took to social media to share their sightings and photos. Some even believed they had […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 7:50amThe Coles Bay bushfire, Tasmania’s first of the upcoming fire and summer season, has been successfully contained one week after it initially ignited. While the cause remains undetermined and under investigation, the Tasmania Fire Service has announced a comprehensive review into the management of the emergency situation. Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 6:00amKensington Park, a 9.3 hectare sporting ground in New Norfolk, could be sold to the state government for housing development. Homes Tasmania is hoping to acquire the land to build social and affordable housing, as well as create residential lots for sale. The Derwent Valley Council will vote on whether to support the sale on […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 5:00amA drunk drive on Tasmania’s east coast has landed a NSW man in custody and a 2 year license disqualification. Police charged the 60-year-old New South Wales man with high range drink driving after receiving a tip-off from Scamander locals yesterday. The man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.246, almost five times the legal limit, when officers […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 4:00amA beloved Kingston vet and boss of the local Animal Hospital has passed away after a recent health battle. Dr Chris Lee is being remembered by the clinic and his patients as a ‘kind and caring’ person who had a ‘great passion’ for the veterinary industry and was dedicated to caring for ‘all creatures great and […]
Tue Sep 26, 2023 - 5:56pmA Hobart teenager who allegedly pushed a mobile speed and phone detection camera from the side of a Berriedale road over the weekend will be charged. The 19-year-old Claremont man will front the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date for allegedly damaging and interfering with the camera, an offence that could attract a fine […]
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