Thousands of anti-stadium protestors have filled Hobart’s parliament lawns this afternoon in a bid to ‘stop the stadium’. The crowd argue that funds set aside for a $750 million stadium at Macquarie Point should instead be directed towards housing, health and education. The anti-stadium rally was chaired by the author Richard Flanagan, with other speakers […]
Sat May 13, 2023 - 1:22pmTwo talented young skateboarders are taking Hobart by storm while raising funds for cystic fibrosis! 13-year-old Charlotte Leppard, who has Cystic Fibrosis, has taken to the streets alongside her best friend Zailee Jackson, showcasing their slick moves on skateboards around town to raise awareness and vital funds for Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania. Their project, ‘Shredding for […]
Sat May 13, 2023 - 10:50amA Kingston woman has been charged after she was caught behind the wheel six times over the legal limit yesterday. Police say they received reports of the woman driving her white Toyota Corolla erratically through Hobart around 3pm on Thursday. Officer later caught up to the 49-year-old woman on Davey Street where she returned an alcohol reading of […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 2:00pmUPDATED 12 MAY: A second 14-year-old has been arrested and charged over the wounding of two teenagers in an incident at Clarendon Vale last Thursday, Police have revealed. A spokesperson said the teen was charged with two counts of wounding and an unrelated motor vehicle stealing. He was bailed to appear in court at a later […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 12:45pmA teenager who allegedly caused a scene on a Launceston bus before later damaging the vehicle is being sought by Police. The Redline bus company said the incident occurred on the North East Service from Bridport via Scottsdale to Launceston at around 8:30am on Wednesday when an anti-social youth became disruptive towards other passengers and the bus driver. […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 11:43amPolice have revealed several mobile phones were recovered from the North Esk River yesterday as the search for a missing 14-year-old Burnie teenager continues. Forensic testing is currently being undertaken to confirm whether on not the phones are linked to the missing teenager. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen on April 30 while crossing the Henry […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 11:11amUPDATED: Tasmania’s Liberal Party has been thrown into minority after two backbenchers quit to sit as independents. The announcement was made this morning by Member for Lyons John Tucker and Member for Bass Lara Alexander. Speaking in Launceston, the pair confirmed they would be leaving the party over concerns surrounding a new $715m stadium to be […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:58amA 32-year-old woman from South Launceston has allegedly gone on a ‘window smashing spree’, causing damage to over 25 businesses in Launceston overnight. Police say officers were alerted to the incident at around 8:30pm last night, locating and arresting the female in the Brisbane Street Mall shortly after. The woman has been detained in custody […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:23amA student has been stabbed with a pair of scissors at Ulverstone Secondary College, according to Tasmania Police. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, has been deemed as a serious matter by the authorities, who are working closely with the school to gather information. The Department of Education, Children and Young People confirmed to […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 7:00amA man has died after a serious, three vehicle head-on crash on the Bass Highway in Northern Tasmania tonight. The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Camp Clayton shortly after 8pm on Thursday night. Police say a silver Mazda BT50 Ute and a silver Holden Commodore collided head on in the Devonport-bound lanes, with […]
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