Metro buses travelling to the Hobart suburb of Gagebrook are requiring police escorts due to regular rock attacks. A memo sent to staff has warned drivers not to proceed past the Gage Road roundabout without an escort. Buses that are unable to be accompanied by police officers must turn back. The state secretary of Tasmania’s […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:30pmAn invaluable echidna quill necklace made by Aboriginal artist Aunty Jeanette James has been stolen from the Rosny Barn. The ‘culturally significant piece of art’ was set to be featured in an exhibition at the arts venue, which was forced to launch without the necklace. With a unique appearance, the necklace has been deemed “unsellable” without […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:00pmThe New Norfolk Community Pantry have been left heart broken after becoming the latest target of the thieves in the Derwent Valley. The Community Pantry had vital operating equipment, stock and cash stolen on Wednesday night. President Samantha Sayers said the vital service has been left “unable to operate”. “Someone decided that they were more deserving of […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 1:45pmThe BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park in Coles Bay is up for sale, offering an “exceptionally rare opportunity” for investors. The family-owned holiday park, located on 11 acres of natural bushland at the entrance to Freycinet National Park, has been owned by the Kain family since 1989. The ‘highly sought-after’ property comes with 30 cabins, […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 10:45amA young woman has died following a serious crash in Tasmania’s north overnight. The 25-year-old is believed to have lost control of her vehicle on Moriarty Road at Latrobe around 9pm on Thursday. She is the third person to pass away on Tasmania’s roads in recent weeks. Anyone who may have witnessed a Black BMW […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 7:41amOver 200 students from Launceston’s St. Patrick’s College have embarked on a demanding 24-hour challenge, all for a good cause. The Year 12 students joined hands yesterday to push their limits while raising funds for charity. Now in its 15th year at the school, ‘Lap It Up’ not only tests participants physically but ‘unites them […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 7:00amPlans for a new multi-million-dollar sports hub in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs have been lodged, more than 4 years after first being announced. The North Chigwell Sports Facility, located next to the Brooker Highway, at the North Chigwell Sport Ground aims to replace the current playing area with a more modern setup. The proposed changes involve […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:30amTasmania’s Central Coast Council are searching for the culprits behind a deliberate tree poisoning incident in Penguin. The council have discovered holes drilled into the base of the trees where poison has been poured in at Hiscutt Park and Johnson’s Beach. “These beautiful trees are a valuable community asset, and deliberate vandalism of them impacts on the […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:00amA car has lost its wheel after crashing into a barrier on Hobart’s Tasman bridge tonight. Traffic is currently moving slowly past scene, which is blocking two eastern-shore bound lanes. Authorities are working to clear the scene. More to come…
Thu Aug 31, 2023 - 6:54pmA ‘planned search’ has landed a Penguin man in custody on several charges this afternoon. The 33-year-old was arrested after police uncovered a significant amount of methamphetamine at his home on Thursday. Alongside the drugs, cash, stolen property, a firearm and ammunition were also discovered. Police say the amount of methamphetamine seized would have put […]
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