Tributes are flowing for 15-year-old Hobart student Ella James, who passed away overnight after losing her ‘long battle’ with cancer. Ella has been described as an “incredible” and “beautiful” young lady, with her family sharing the news with “broken hearts”. “Her fight is finally over, She now rests in peace,” they said.
Fri Apr 14, 2023 - 1:06pmA Tassie teenager has set a ‘new under 16 state record’ at the Australian Junior Championships this week! Jack Woodberry stole the 3000m win from a Victorian teen in the final 200m, closing a ‘significant gap’ to win the gold with a time of 8:32.17. Athletics Tasmania say Woodberry smashed the state under 16 record […]
Fri Apr 14, 2023 - 10:11amThe Danish royal family have announced Princess Mary of Denmark, who was born and raised in Hobart, will be attending the coronation of King Charles in London on May 6. Alongside her will be Tasmania’s Governor, Barbara Baker, making the event even more special for Tasmanians. Princess Mary, who was born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, moved […]
Thu Apr 13, 2023 - 1:26pmFrom drunk to drugged-up, more then 500 Tasmanian drivers have been handed fines after Police caught them breaking the rules over the Easter long weekend. Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Elmer said police were out and about all weekend, cracking down on dangerous behaviours like speeding, mobile phone use, and driving under the influence of alcohol or […]
Wed Apr 12, 2023 - 12:29pmThe Tasmanian potato industry has been dealt another blow as the Potato Virus Y tuber necrosis strain (PVYNTN) has been found on multiple properties across the state. The virus can cause significant damage to potato yields, reducing them by up to 80%. Although the virus does not pose a danger to humans, it is known […]
Wed Apr 12, 2023 - 10:06amA man is in custody after allegedly ‘causing chaos’ on the Channel Highway south of Kingston in the early hours of the morning. Police say the 35-year-old man crashed his car near Gordon at around 4:30am before allegedly threatening people who were present at the scene. He has been charged with ‘exceeding the prescribed alcohol […]
Wed Apr 12, 2023 - 9:56amThe City of Launceston is on the hunt for a new monkey keeper to care for their Japanese macaque troop in City Park! The council say the role requires a ‘dedicated individual’ who can provide high-quality animal husbandry and management practices while delivering educational messages to visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily […]
Tue Apr 11, 2023 - 11:46amA 17-year-old has been charged after allegedly stabbing a doctor and assaulting two others in Tasmania’s North-West yesterday. The youth was charged with wounding, two counts of assault and threatening police after the incident at the North West Regional Hospital on Sunday. The doctor was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remains in […]
Mon Apr 10, 2023 - 5:17pmA youth is in custody after ‘seriously wounding’ a medical professional at a Tasmanian hospital today. Police say officers were called to the North West Regional Hospital in Cooee around 4.30pm, with the victim being flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition. The youth has been arrested and officers remain at the […]
Sun Apr 9, 2023 - 7:55pmA car has ripped a power pole from the ground after a crash in the Launceston suburb of Newstead this afternoon. Police say the Hoblers Bridge Road crash has brought down power lines are left the road ‘completely blocked’. Images taken from the scene by Northern Tasmania Emergency Media show the car on the kerb, with […]
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