A former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with drug trafficking following a ‘significant bust’ at a Spreyton property on Monday. The 44-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was executed and a significant amount of cannabis, both plants and dried product, was seized. Police say the accused will appear in […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 12:00pm‘Neil the seal’, a regular visitor to Hobart’s Clifton Beach, has made the journey to Kingston Beach this morning! Locals spotted the adventurous seal crossing the road before lounging on the grass outside the beach’s toilets. Parks and Wildlife are aware of the seal and are asking people to be quiet and stand 10 metres […]
Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 8:37amThe Federal Government is set to approve funding for a new multi-purpose stadium in Hobart, according to Government insiders. The $240 million shortfall will be filled by the Albanese government, clearing the final hurdle for Tasmania to be awarded the 19th AFL licence. The stadium, which is expected to cost around $750 million, will have […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:00pmTasmanian Tiger statues that had been seen as pedestrian tripping hazards in Launceston’s Brisbane Street Mall will be removed and relocated by the end of this month, according to the City of Launceston. The decision to move the sculptures was made earlier this year and came about after concerns were raised by councillors over the […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 4:30pmTasmania’s West Coast is currently cut off from Hobart after a serious crash on the Lyell Highway this afternoon. Police say the two-vehicle crash has closed the highway 4km West of Wayatinah, with one of the occupants involved in the accident reportedly sustaining serious injuries. The Rescue Helicopter has been dispatched to the scene in […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 4:29pmA serious two car crash closed both lanes of the Bass Highway at Port Latta earlier this afternoon. Police say the Anzac Day crash occurred shortly before 2pm and initially blocked both lanes of the highway, before later being cleared to one lane. “The road is currently blocked for both lanes approx 3km on the […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 3:19pmThousands gathered on the Hobart Cenotaph for the 6 AM ANZAC Day Dawn Service this morning, before taking to the streets for the annual ANZAC parade. See our free 70+ photo gallery here:
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 2:03pmA Launceston man has been left with serious injures after allegedly being attacked by a man with a hammer on Friday. Police say a 44-year-old man from Mowbray has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following the incident. He has been detained to appear in an out-of-hours hearing at the Launceston Magistrates Court today. […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 1:20pmHobart-born Princess Mary of Denmark has made a grand entrance to the Pacific ahead of a rapid-fire tour of her homeland Australia. The Danish Royal touched down in Vanuatu on Monday, where she will visit crisis response areas that were ravaged by two cyclones and two earthquakes just last month. During her tour, Princess Mary […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:20amThe Department of Health has issued a warning against eating wild shellfish from Gardners Bay and Port Cygnet areas in Southern Tasmania until further notice. The warning comes in response to elevated levels of biotoxins in shellfish, which can be harmful to human health. Recreationally harvested shellfish, including oysters, mussels, clams, pipis, cockles, and wedge […]
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