A Tasmanian-born Palawa man and PhD candidate has been selected for a 10-week internship at NASA in the United States. Edward Vanderfeen is one of five First Nations students chosen for the internship, which is organised by the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) and supported by the Australian Space Agency. Vanderfeen, an engineering student at […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 7:00amRecent findings by PRD have revealed the most liveable and affordable suburbs for renters in Hobart. The analysis took into account factors such as lower median rental prices compared to the city, availability of rental properties and lifestyle amenities. For houses, the top suburbs were Warrane, Glenorchy and Mount Nelson – with median rents of […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania has become the first Australian state or territory to ban the Nazi salute and the display of Nazi symbols. Offenders could face penalties of up to three months in jail or a $3,900 fine for first-time offenses. The bill sends a “very clear message” that “hateful and offensive conduct is not welcome in our […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 5:00amThe store that sold yesterdays $30 million Lotto ticket to a mystery Tasmanian has been revealed. The Upper Burnie Newsagency & Post Office on Mount Street came out as the seller of the division one winning ticket late last night. “If you purchased your ticket from us, make sure to come in and check it,” […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 4:00amHundreds of Tasmanians gathered around Princes Wharf 1 in Hobart tonight to watch the Australian Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup. Free live viewing events were held across Tasmania, with people cheering on the Matildas at PW1 in Hobart, UTAS Stadium in Launceston and Devonport’s Market Square. Australia were defeated 3-1 in […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:28pmA cable fault has been blamed as the cause of a power issue affecting over 1,200 properties around Hobart this afternoon. Commuters complained of flickering traffic lights around the North Hobart area, while many homes around West Hobart and North Hobart went without power for a short period of time – with others complaining of […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:36pmThe removal of a controversial statue at Hobart’s Franklin Square has been approved by the Tasmanian Heritage Council. In its deliberation, the Heritage Council say they noted the significant interest in the application and the divergence of community views. “The impacts on the historic cultural significance of Franklin Square that would result from removal the […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:26pmA Rosny carpark has been closed over fears a wall could fall down after a driver crashed into it this afternoon. The driver hit the wall of the McDonald’s carpark just before 1:30PM. Police say no one was injured in the crash. More to come…
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 1:44pmEnvironmental activists have chained themselves to forestry machines in Tasmania’s Florentine today in protest against native logging. The group, led by the Bob Brown Foundation, have “immobilised the logging machines that are destroying a giant tree filled forest”. They say Police have been called to the site and are now “evicting forest defenders”. In a […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 12:00pmThe man accused of murdering Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has made his second court appearance in Launceston this morning. 36-year-old Scottsdale man Christopher Jordan appeared before the magistrates court via video link where he did not enter a plea. He has been remanded in custody at Risdon Prison and is set to face court again on […]
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