Two men have been left with knife injuries after a disturbance in Bridgewater this afternoon. Police say it is not known what led to the alleged attack, but they believe it was not random and that the 29 and 26-year-old victims knew each other. The pair are currently being treated by paramedics while detectives and […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 5:11pmQueenstown on Tasmania’s West Coast has won the title of Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town for 2023. The award was given at a special ceremony held at Parliament House in Canberra. Queenstown offers an unforgettable experience for adventurous travellers with its rich heritage, vibrant arts precinct, century-old steam train and breathtaking views. Visitors can explore […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 2:23pmA hooning four-wheel drive that reportedly rolled in a Burnie park is at the centre of a Police investigation this morning. Police say the white vehicle was filmed hooning on the grassed area near Truganini and Jorgensen Streets and fully rolled over before landing back on its wheels. The incident, which occurred near a playground, was […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 10:30amOne Tasmanian town has had a stroke of Lotto luck, with a division one $1 million winning entry sold this week. The mystery player, who bought their ticket at Meadow Mews News & Lotto in Kings Meadows, held one of the three division one winning entries in Monday’s & Wednesday’s Lotto draw. Meadow Mews News […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 10:15amA reckless p-plater who sped through a ‘dangerous’ Bass Highway intersection at almost 30km/h over the speed limit has been disqualified. The 27-year-old Smithton man and holder of a provisional licence was caught racing through the 80km/h Stanley turnoff on the Bass Highway at 119km/h shortly before 10pm on Tuesday. Sergeant Lee-anne Walters said the man has […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 10:00amA Tasmanian man who attempted to murder his family with a box cutter on his wedding anniversary has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Damian Leslie Harper received his sentence for the attempted murder of his wife and two sons in Cuprona, near Burnie, in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The 48-year-old man was […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 9:45amTasmanian dairy producers have won big at the 2023 Royal Melbourne Food Awards, with the judges crowning the state home to the country’s best cheese and milk. Cambridge-based Coal River Farm faced stiff competition from 59 other entries from around the country to win the best cheese award for their ‘Farm Blue’. The judges praised […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 7:00amFree Metro buses won’t be returning to Tasmanian streets anytime soon after both the Government and Opposition voted against a Greens bill aimed at making all services free. Greens MP Vica Bayley, who proposed the bill to provide “genuine cost of living relief” to Tasmanians struggling with rising prices, said the party had been left “deeply disappointed” […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 6:00amArgyle Street in Hobart has been identified as the city’s most accident-prone location, according to the latest data from insurer AAMI. The 2023 AAMI Crash Index analysed over 350,000 insurance claims nationwide, covering the period from July 1 2022 to June 30 2023. The index revealed that Argyle Street topped the list for the highest […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 5:00amThe colours and name of Tasmania’s AFL team will be unveiled at the beginning of the next season, the new club board have announced. With the name ‘Devils,’ currently used by Tasmania’s youth teams, being a popular choice, the public will have the opportunity to participate in determining the team’s appearance and nickname. The team’s […]
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