A video of a car hooning around Hobart’s northern suburbs has led to its driver being charged and the vehicle clamped this week. Police say as this was the drivers “first offence”, his car will only be clamped for 28 days. “Second and subsequent offences lead to longer periods of clamping – seizure – and […]
Sat Mar 4, 2023 - 6:00amA drunk man who was involved in a crash on the East Derwent Highway this afternoon was found to be more than 5 times over the limit by Police. The 39-year-old man from Lindisfarne returned a reading of 0.250 following the two-car-crash and was arrested, disqualified and charged with exceed 0.05 and driving under the […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 8:11pmQueenstown’s West Coast District Hospital has been hit by a potential water contamination issue after testing detected elevated levels of heavy metals in the water supply to the facility today. The Department of Health is taking precautionary measures by implementing established water testing and safety protocols, and has advised staff, patients and visitors not to […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 5:55pmThe Derwent Valley council has officially opened the Queen’s Jubilee Garden next to the Lachlan River today. The new garden, which was unveiled by Mayor Michelle Dracoulis and Local Member for Lyons Brian Mitchell, is hoped to provide an appealing park for locals and visitors to admire, and provide shade and shelter for generations of locals and […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 4:43pmA 20-year-old man from Tasmania’s North-West has been charged with three counts of indecent assault after he allegedly approached children at a local child care centre on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the man did not enter the centre’s yard, but instead made contact with the children through a fence. “Staff of the centre took immediate […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 3:13pmA crazy discovery has captured the attention of Tasmanians after a teenager from Victoria stumbled upon a USB stick containing captivating photos of a young hiker on various mountaintops around Tasmania from some time ago. The USB, which Mawson Sunderland found in the pocket of a shirt he purchased from the Rag Mans op shop […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 1:30pmA Moonah man has been charged with multiple offences after he was ‘caught in the act’ during a burglary in New Town yesterday. The 20-year-old was found inside a house in the suburb around 9AM, attempting to steal jewellery, cash and electronic devices. According to the Tasmania Police, the burglar was disturbed by someone in […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 11:37amAustralian comedian Jimmy Rees, known for his appearances on the popular children’s television show Giggle and Hoot, has released a new video poking fun at Tasmania. The video, titled “They won’t let me into Tasmania”, sees Rees playfully quiz a ‘mainlander’ on all things Tasmanian. The clip consists of Rees pretending to try to enter […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 11:03amA truck carrying grain that crashed and partially-rolled on a Bass Highway roundabout has left the road needing repair this morning. Police say the crash, which occurred around 7:30am on Friday, saw a section of the Bass Highway closed while the truck was moved from the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 9:35amThe Bureau of Meteorology has released its long-range forecast for autumn 2023, revealing that the coming months are likely to be drier and warmer than usual across most of Australia. The forecast shows that warmer than usual daytime temperatures are highly likely for much of the country, with warmer nights also expected in coastal areas […]
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