A 47-year-old man from Prospect has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash near Deloraine earlier this month. The crash, thought to have been caused by a failed overtaking attempt that saw a Nissan collide head-on with a Corolla while attempting to overtake a truck, occurred shortly before 11pm the 7th of […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 4:25pmThe East Derwent Highway is “completely blocked” by a two vehicle crash at the Risdon Roundabout this afternoon. Police say no injuries have been reported at this stage and ask motorists to expect delays and avoid the area until the scene is clear. More to come.
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 3:59pmAfter years of construction, a long-awaited roadwork project on Davey Street to fix ‘out of control ruts and ridges’ has come to an end. The upper-end of Davey Street, which was a problem area for motorists due to its rough surface, has been reshaped and made more level, something that is hoped to provide a […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 11:30amRoads around West Hobart and Mount Stuart are jammed this morning after a Metro bus crashed and became stuck on a barrier. Police say the bus is stuck at the intersection of Mellifont Street and Mount Stuart Road, with residents reporting traffic is blocked across the area. Police say no one was injured in the […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 9:02amTasmania is set to experience a spectacular natural phenomenon tonight with significant Aurora activity expected to light up the night skies. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that a coronal mass ejection, which is a burst of charged particles that erupts from the sun, is likely to hit the Earth within the next 24 hours. […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 7:00amA Tasmanian beach has been closed and authorities are on the lookout for sharks after a teenager suffered a wound to her leg while swimming this afternoon. Buttons Beach in Northern Tasmania remains closed “as a precaution”, with police asking people to stay away until the area is deemed safe following the incident. They say […]
Sun Feb 26, 2023 - 4:22pmMore than 500 properties are without power this morning after powerlines fell across the Huon Highway at Port Huon earlier today. The highway is currently closed while emergency services and contractors work to restore connectivity. Police say the road is expected to remain closed for several hours while the scene is cleared. The cause of […]
Sun Feb 26, 2023 - 9:00amA man has been left with serious injuries after a motorcycle accident in Tasmania’s north west this afternoon. The crash on Cradle Mountain Road saw the rider transported to the North West Regional Hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries and what caused the crash are both currently unknown. Tasmania Police are investigating the […]
Sat Feb 25, 2023 - 10:31pmAfter multiple days of 30-degree-weather, Tasmanians are being urged to prepare for fire and potential heavy rain tonight. Authorities say it’s “imperative that the community are vigilant” as thunderstorms and strong winds make their way to the state later today. Tasmania Fire Service Chief Officer Dermot Barry said the current weather conditions, combined with a […]
Sat Feb 25, 2023 - 2:38pmHobart woman Kirsty Sharp had an “exciting visitor” at her house in West Hobart this morning, finding a Tasmanian Devil in her front yard with her chickens! Sharing the photo on Facebook, Sharp said the devil seemed in good health and was also accompanied by a younger devil. “Both scampered off to try their luck […]
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