Best known for their 1982 hit ‘Solid Rock’, Australian band Goanna has returned with its first single in 25 years, and it’s all about the Tarkine rainforest in North West Tasmania. The band’s latest single, called “takayna,” is named after the palawa word for the forest and will be released digitally on July 1st by […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 8:15amHobart parking officers have allegedly been instructed to issue tickets “without checking if the parking has been paid for online via the Easy Park app” according to one councillor – but the council say the system is working correctly. Councillor Louise Elliot says hundreds of “unfair and borderline fraudulent tickets” may have been issued, with […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 6:02pmA elderly walker who became lost during “challenging” weather conditions on Sunday afternoon has been rescued after a large search overnight. Police say the 82-year-old man lost his way near Walkers Lookout on Flinders Island during a cold night with “strong winds, small hail and driving rain.” SES, Parks and Wildlife Service staff and the […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 5:01pmTasmania’s health system has received a digital upgrade with the implementation of a new eReferral system across the state’s four hospitals. The move aims to remove the need for physical referrals, which have traditionally been written by hand, scanned and sent via email or fax. Instead, the eReferral system will be used for clinicians and […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 4:52pmThe Tassie footy community is gearing up for a massive triple-header at North Hobart oval this Saturday, where Tasmania will take on Queensland. Supporters of the newly announced Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team are preparing to show their support for our state at the game. Tasmanian AFL legend Nick Probert says the opportunity for […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 3:18pmA homeless man has died after he was hit by a freight train in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say the 36-year-old man, who was trespassing, had climbed over fencing to enter the restricted area of the Burnie rail yard when the fatal accident occurred around 4:55am. According to Detective-Inspector Steve Jones, the man was […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 2:11pmTasmanian-born Bachelor in Paradise star Connor Canning has announced he and his partner of 4 years, Mary Vitrino, are engaged! The pair shared a magical video of his violin-led proposal at Hobart’s Grand Chancellor – which has since gone viral on social media. Conor and Mary first met on the 2020 season of Bachelor in […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 1:46pmPolice have uncovered a stash of illicit drugs worth over $150,000 after raiding a man’s home in Dowsings Point on Sunday afternoon. The 31-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday after being pulled over by police in Huonville while riding a motorbike following two separate evade incidents. During the arrest, police say officers located a “substantial amount” […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 1:36pmHobart’s historic Bathurst Street Post Shop, which opened its doors almost 69 years ago, is set to close in August. Australia Post said it was a “difficult decision” to close the shop, citing a decrease in customer demand. “The central Hobart area is very well-serviced, with six post offices within a two-kilometre radius, including the Hobart […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:30amThe Bicheno Golf Club is reeling after a recent break-in that saw the club’s safe cleaned out. Club president Peter Wight says “a substantial” amount of money was taken overnight on Thursday, June 22, with the funds serving a variety of purposes for the club, including the bar float, tour money, and gift cards given […]
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