Two missing walkers have been rescued from Quamby Bluff in Tasmania’s Golden Valley after they failed to return from a planned day trip. Search and Rescue crews, alongside the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter were deployed to search for the pair, who were reported missing around 10pm on Tuesday. Inspector Michael Johnston said the walkers spent the […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 4:00amThe lineup for Tasmania’s newest summer festival is set to drop next week, with HAYDAYS to take over Hobart’s Cornelian Bay on the 27th and 28th of December. Vibestown, who are also the organisers of the popular Party in the Paddock and Party in the Apocalypse festivals, say HAYDAYS is on track to be Hobart’s […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 6:00pmTalented young north-west coast teenager Samara Whitney is being remembered as a ‘charismatic, friendly, and compassionate’ person after passing suddenly. The Wynyard Football Club will be opening its doors on September 8th for anyone who wants to pay their respects. Known for her vibrant personality, Samara was a beloved player of the Wynyard Football Club […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 5:49pm5 new SES Community Protection Flood Guides have been launched in an effort to help prepare Tasmania’s flood prone communities. Emergency Management Minister Felix Ellis said floods “can happen in a flash” and wants to ensure everyone understands the risks “where they live and work”. Community Protection Flood Guides have now been launched for Geeveston, […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 3:46pmA new report has found that the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania would generate $226.61 million per year in economic benefits for the state, totaling $2.26 billion over its first 10 years. The report, authored by businessman Russel Hanson, compares the potential of the stadium to that of the Museum of Old and New […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 3:29pmJust 17 months after it first went to air, the ‘all new’ Triple M Hobart breakfast show with Woody & Tubes has been axed. In a statement aired on Tuesday morning, Triple M Hobart Content Director Phil Bradley confirmed the departure of co-host Esther “Woody” Nicols. “She’s decided to embark on an exciting new chapter […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 2:21pmA 23-year-old man has been extradited to Tasmania from the Adelaide suburb of Ingle Farm to face charges of affray and assault. The outlaw motorcycle gang member was arrested by South Australia Police’s Crime Gangs Task Force over alleged Devonport assaults in August. The man will appear in Devonport Magistrates Court today. August 11: Interstate […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 10:26amTasmanians are being urged to avoid the states two main public hospitals unless it’s an emergency due to “significant demand” pressures. Department of Health Secretary Kathrine Morgan-Wicks has asked everyone to “reconsider attending the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department if it is not an emergency”. “Both hospitals and Ambulance Tasmania are experiencing […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 9:19amRSPCA Tasmania has launched a project aimed at protecting human and animal lives in emergencies. The program, called Ready, Pet, Go!, was developed in collaboration with the SES and all 29 Tasmanian councils, focusing on three critical aspects of emergency readiness and evacuation. The program includes a brochure that outlines the necessary steps for pet owners […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 6:00amHobart Airport’s forecourt area is now free from some construction chaos after undergoing a makeover. The new semi-permanent space in front of the terminal includes seating areas and a ‘Crate Café’ for travellers. The setup is set to remain in place until the terminal undergoes its scheduled redevelopment in the coming years, which includes expansion […]
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