Three reckless tourists who ignored road closed signs and crashed on a closed road in Tasmania’s Highlands overnight have been rescued. The trio, who were driving a Mercedes on Highland Lakes Road, ran off the road around 6pm on Tuesday night due to hazardous ice and snowy conditions. Inspector Marco Ghedini of Bridgewater said that while […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 1:16pmA hit new show filmed in Tasmania has taken the nostalgic Chickenfeed brand to the global stage – in a very interesting way… In the latest episode of Deadloch, a man was crucified on the rocks of ‘Deadloch Beach’ (Kingston in reality) while being covered by a Chickenfeed t-shirt. The comedy revolves around Senior Sergeant […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 9:00amMotorists and truck drivers will have to wait a little longer for the proposed $10 million Ulverstone Highway Service Centre, which was set to be Tasmania’s largest 24-hour truck stop. The ambitious project, which will be located on the Bass Highway near West Ulverstone, has been put on hold due to the developer having other […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 8:18amA new study by the company behind Snapchat has revealed ‘Trout’ is one of the most common nicknames in Tasmania. ‘Johnno’ took the crown for Tassie’s favourite nickname. The research shows 67% of Tasmanians enjoy their nicknames – which is the lowest percentage amongst all states in Australia. 5% of Tasmanians have given themselves a […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 7:00amBoth Canterbury hockey teams are brimming with confidence as they believe their best performances are yet to come. The men’s side recently got their Premiership defense back on track with a crucial 4-3 victory against Derwent, putting them just one point outside the top four. On the other hand, the women’s team is determined to […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 5:00amThe Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed the news that American-born Vice Captain Josh Magette will be finishing up his time at the club. Josh was an integral part of the Tassie basketball team, serving as one of the JJ’s foundation players and helping them make the grand final in the first season (2021-22). A broken cheekbone […]
Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 8:45pmNearly $600,000 has been raised for Variety Tasmania with the completion of a new charity house in Kingston. The project, which showcases the efforts of many Tasmanian businesses, has resulted in the construction of a purpose-built, three-bedroom home designed to accommodate a family with significant disability requirements. Minister Guy Barnett expressed gratitude for the goodwill […]
Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 6:43pmA Mornington man who allegedly committed a raft of offences around most of Hobart across an 8 day period has been found – inside a car he reportedly stole. Derwent Park, Lutana, Mornington, Warrane, Bellerive, Sandy Bay, Mount Nelson and South Hobart all fell victim to the 29-year-olds alleged offences – spanning car burglaries, business […]
Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 2:50pmDevonport has been named Tasmania’s TOP Tourist Town for 2023. Eight towns from Richmond to Glenorchy went head-to-head for the top spot, which was judged by tourism experts and over 3,000 public votes. Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO Luke Martin said the entrants included some of Tasmania’s much loved and well-known destinations, along with some […]
Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 1:52pmTasmanian-born Love Island UK star Jessie Wynter has been taken to hospital with an unknown illness while on holiday with her boyfriend, Farmer Will Young, in Chicago. The reality star, who is 26 years old, was about to return home to Australia with Will when she fell unexpectedly ill. Despite not revealing the cause of […]
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