A Tasmanian man is preparing to embark on an 82-kilometer walk from Launceston to Latrobe today in honor of his grandfather and Vietnam veteran, Rodney Sheehan. Jacob Morris, 23, will start his grueling journey at 6am on ANZAC Day to raise funds for the disease that took his grandfather’s life two years ago. Speaking to […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 8:32amPolice are investigating a spate of vehicle break-ins that occurred at the University Campus at Newnham and the Alanvale Road TAFE Campus this morning. According to reports, several cars were found to have been broken into, with valuables and personal belongings stolen. The incident at the University Campus at Newnham was reported around 01:11 when […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 7:50amTwo ‘large fires’ have broken out in the Brighton area north of Hobart this evening, with authorities rushing to battle both blazes. Residents near one blaze on Hartley Court say the smoke is ‘thick and black,’ adding they can hear ‘popping and small explosions’. The cause of both fires is unknown at this time. More […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 6:20pmHobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an assault charge relating to an alleged incident with now councillor Louise Elliot today. The charge, stemming from a public meeting last year regarding the University of Tasmania’s move into the Hobart CBD, was dropped by police after a review of the file by the Department’s […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 5:33pmAuthorities are battling an uncontrolled blaze which has engulfed a large shed in New Town this afternoon. The fire on Valentine Street caught alight shortly before 3:45 PM on Monday. More to come.
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 4:14pmAustralia’s $528m icebreaking research vessel, RSV Nuyina, has returned to Hobart after months overseas for repairs. The vessel, built in Romania, had experienced several issues since its delivery in 2021, which included an almost year-long delay due to the pandemic. The vessel’s first voyage to Antarctica in late 2021 was delayed due to issues with […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 1:54pmTasmanians were treated to a stunning aurora display early this morning, with many calling it the ‘best they’ve ever seen’! Visible to the naked eye, pink and green hues lit up the sky shortly after 5am, with many able to capture photos using just their phones. The Bureau of Meteorology say another aurora is likely […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 10:42amA Hobart youth has sparked a large scale manhunt after escaping custody on the Brooker Highway tonight. Police say multiple units are currently in the Glenorchy area searching for the youth, who escaped around 8.35pm. “The youth absconded from a marked security vehicle in the area of Timsbury Road and Howard Road,” they say. “The […]
Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 10:18pmA 14-year-old teenager found with a ‘homemade firearm’ after an aggravated burglary in Moonah has been arrested and charged alongside two others today. Police say the trio, made up of the female teenager and two older males, were arrested after the early morning break in that resulted in ‘a quantity’ of jewellery being taken. “At […]
Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 7:29pmJo Harris, an ovarian cancer warrior who fought for respite services for local Tasmanians with cancer, has sadly passed away. Harris was the inspiration behind the JackJumpers’ partnership with the SHE Foundation, the Club’s official charity partner. Harris’ fight against ovarian cancer was nothing short of inspirational, and her impact on the lives of Tasmanians […]
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