UPDATED: A 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 […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:10amTasmania’s thriving salmon industry has been identified as a key driver of the state’s regional economy, according to a new report from Deloitte. The report was commissioned by Salmon Tasmania, representing major producers Tassal, Huon Salmon, and Petuna. The industry generated over $770 million in 2022 alone, with more than 5100 jobs indirectly supported. Salmon […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 8:15amMainland states are keeping a close eye on Tasmania’s innovative school lunch project, which delivered 78,832 meals to hungry Tassie students at 15 schools in 2022. The project, which was founded by School Food Matters and funded by the Tasmanian Government and a philanthropist, caters to kids from Kindergarten right through to grade 10. In […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 7:00amThe Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council are calling for Police Minister Felix Ellis to be sacked after the Braddon MP shared a video of himself on a 4WD adventure in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Ellis recently posted a video on his Facebook page that featured him 4x4ing in the ‘significant heritage area’, which covers over 100,000 […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 6:00amLaunceston’s Iron Horse Bar and Grill owner says she is still awaiting payment for hosting the controversial ‘Karen’s Diner’ experience in April, which has since gone into liquidation. The chain, which is notorious for its “great burgers and rude service,” offers diners a theatrical experience where they are mocked by waitresses with bad attitudes. In […]
Sun Jun 25, 2023 - 1:40pmFour cheeky Bolivian squirrel monkeys have arrived at their new home at Tasmania’s Zoodoo Zoo this week. Tasmania’s first Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys, Tito (6), Carlos (9), Enzo (7), and Leo (6) have made the move from Melbourne Zoo and are now settling into their upgraded enclosure at Zoodoo Zoo. “The arrival of Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys to […]
Sat Jun 24, 2023 - 11:18amParts of Hobart’s Sandy Bay Road are set to get slower with a ‘safer’ new 40km/h speed limit. The road will reduce by 10km/h from Osborne Street to Ashfield Street, bringing it in line with the Hobart CBD and other retail precincts around the city. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the impacts will be […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 2:45pmTwo walkers who ventured out into the Cradle Mountain area have been rescued after they began experiencing medical issues overnight. Western Search and Rescue OIC Inspector Steve Jones said rescuers battled rain, hail, wind and snow to reach the men, who were only prepared for a day trip and not to camp overnight, in the […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 1:05pmA crash between a car and a campervan has shut the Bass Highway at Carrick this afternoon. The highway between Oaks Road and Illawarra Road will remain closed in both directions until emergency services have cleared the scene. Motorists travelling west will be diverted onto Illawarra Rd to Meander Valley Road. Motorists travelling east will be […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 12:15pmPolice on Hobart’s Eastern Shore are ramping up their efforts to clamp down on reckless, hooning drivers. Officers have warned that they will seize more vehicles and catch offenders to put an end to the dangerous behaviour on the roads. Inspector Marco Ghedini said thanks to recent tip-offs, a 16-year-old hoon has been charged and […]
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