A tiny Eastern Barred Bandicoot joey that survived a ‘tragic lawnmower accident’ that took the lives of her mother and siblings is being cared for at a Hobart wildlife centre this weekend. Named “Gidget” by the Bonorong Wildlife Centre rescue team, they say the Bandicoot managed to come out of the incident with only minor […]
Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 10:45pmHobart’s Bidencopes Lane project has won the Bronze award in the Best Street Art Laneway category at the Australian Street Art Awards this week. The City of Hobart say the laneway project has transformed a once dull and vandalised laneway into a constantly changing outdoor gallery and tourist destination. “Once a place that was regularly […]
Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 9:07pmA 27-year-old Waverly man has been arrested after authorities seized a range of firearms and drugs while responding to a family violence incident in Tasmania’s north yesterday afternoon. The arrest was made after police responded to a complaint of family violence, with a search of his property uncovering a shortened pump action shotgun, a loaded semi-automatic […]
Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 8:51pmTasmania JackJumpers captain Clint Steindl has gifted his boots to a young fan who was upset after the team’s loss to the NZ Breakers in Auckland tonight. The young fan, who traveled all the way from Tasmania to watch the game, was left speechless and called the interaction “amazing.” “Maybe he’ll put them up in […]
Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 8:33pmThe Tasmanian Jackjumpers are out of the finals after losing to the Breakers in New Zealand this evening. The final score was 92/77. READ THE STATEMENT FROM THE JJ’S: “We gave it everything Tasmania, but that brings our NBL23 season to an end. Congratulations to the Breakers on reaching the Championship series. Thanks to the […]
Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 6:10pmA stunning piece of Tasmanian history is up for sale with an asking price of $25 million! Stonehenge, a 3386-hectare estate located in the Midlands, boasts a seven-bedroom mansion, which dates back to 1879 and was designed by renowned architect Henry Hunter. With its two-storey sandstone facade, slate roof, flagstone floors, timber window frames, verandas, […]
Sat Feb 18, 2023 - 11:17amA Bushfire Advice message has been issued for Hermitage Road and Tasman Highway in Triabunna tonight as fire crews battle a large bushfire in the area. The Tasmania Fire Service say although there is no immediate threat, locals are urged to monitor conditions as the fire moves. “The fire is travelling towards Hermitage Road, Triabunna.” […]
Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 9:06pmA 23-year-old man from Richmond, Tasmania has been charged with driving, drug, and firearms offences after a dangerous driving incident on Wednesday night. The police received reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously on Sixth Avenue in New Norfolk. They coordinated a response and were able to spike the vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla, on […]
Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 10:03amAuthorities are urging Tasmanians to prepare for a heatwave set to hit the island, with temperatures expected to exceed 32 degrees on Friday. Despite a warning for a severe heatwave being cancelled, a low-intensity heatwave remains over much of Tasmania before easing over the coming days. The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that maximum temperatures […]
Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 7:00amThe Jackjumpers have made it through to the NBL’s third semi-final after a thrilling win against New Zealand tonight. Tasmania’s Jackjumpers beat NZ’s Breakers 89-78, forcing a decider game back in Auckland on Sunday.
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