Police are investigating after an armed robbery occurred at Woolworths Supermarket in Mowbray last night. A male youth entered the supermarket around 9:50 PM and selected ‘a quantity of items’ before attempting to leave the store without paying. When the youth was approached by supermarket staff, he produced a knife and threatened staff, before fleeing […]
Sat May 27, 2023 - 10:43amSalmon Tasmania, the prominent industry organization representing the salmon farming sector, has announced the appointment of Luke Martin as its new CEO. Luke Martin, who announced his resignation as CEO of the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania on May 24, brings a ‘wealth of industry experience and leadership skills’ to his new role. Chair of […]
Sat May 27, 2023 - 10:36amA drunk Hobart mum who ran a red light on the Eastern Shore last night has been caught again, just 12 hours after being arrested and charged by Police. The 33-year-old Tranmere woman, who was under the influence of alcohol, ran a red light at the intersection of Oceana Drive and South Arm Highway around […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 2:45pmThe driver of a car who crashed into a parked ambulance at the scene of a fatal crash in Hobart last night was drunk, Police say. The 25-year-old Risdon Vale man, who smashed into the responding ambulance on the East Derwent Highway, returned a reading of 0.207 – more than twice the legal limit. He […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 11:34amA car that was involved in a crash that killed a 26-year-old man at Lindisfarne on Thursday night was seen ‘travelling at high speeds’ moments before the accident, Police say. Patrolling officers reportedly observed the vehicle speeding along the East Derwent Highway just before the crash but did not initiate a pursuit. “The police unit continued […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 11:17amPeople across Hobart have woken to a dusting on the mountain this morning, with snow covering the top of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Temperatures dropped to 5.6 degrees in Hobart City overnight, with a freezing minimum of -3.4 recorded at 2 AM on the summit of kunanyi. The City of Hobart have closed the gates to the […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 9:26amA serious crash on the East Derwent Highway has claimed the life of a young man after two vehicles collided late Thursday evening. Emergency services responded to the crash at around 9:40pm last night, which involved a silver Holden Barina and a white Toyota van. The driver of the Holden Barina, a 26-year-old man from […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 7:30amPolice are investigating a youth crime incident at a shopping centre on Hobart’s eastern shore this week which left a man with head injuries. It’s understood a man was making a delivery at Eastlands shopping centre at Rosny on Wednesday when four youths blocked the truck he was driving from moving. When the driver got […]
Fri May 26, 2023 - 7:00amUPDATED: A serious crash on the East Derwent Highway has claimed the life of a young man after two vehicles collided late Thursday evening. Emergency services responded to the crash at around 9:40pm last night, which involved a silver Holden Barina and a white Toyota van. The driver of the Holden Barina, a 26-year-old man […]
Thu May 25, 2023 - 10:16pmBroken traffic lights at the intersection of Liverpool Street and Tasman Highway in Hobart have resulted in significant delays during peak hour this evening. The lights are currently flashing amber, causing some confusion among motorists travelling through the city. Police are present to manage traffic, while traffic light technicians work on resolving the issue. Commuters […]
Thu May 25, 2023 - 6:05pm
