14-year-old Charlie, a talented drummer from Kingston, has been showered with support from the Tasmanian music community after they heard about a recent complaint made against him by a neighbor. The anonymous letter, sent to Charlie’s parents, accused the teenager of creating “intrusive and offensively loud” noise and demanded they invest in soundproofing for their […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 6:39pmThe Brooker Highway at Cornelian Bay has reopened after a 4-car-crash this afternoon. The crash, which occurred shortly after 1pm, closed both southbound lanes of the Highway for close to 40 minutes while the scene was cleared. Police say there were no major injuries, with some people receiving first aid at the scene. The road […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 1:48pmTasmania’s Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 winners have been crowned! Tasmanian Jake Birtwhistle took out the men’s top spot with a time of 03:49:20, while Ellie Salthouse came out on top as female champion at 04:25:07. The athletes were cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, who came out in large numbers to show their support […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 12:41pmResidents in South Hobart have been left shocked and disturbed after a walker discovered the head of a wallaby impaled on a stick and mounted on a tree along a popular track near the Molle St entrance of the Hobart Rivulet. The head appeared to be decomposing and the jaw was wrapped in plant material […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 10:25amWork is underway to restore and rebuild Hobart’s Bowen Road Primary School after the library and classrooms were destroyed by a deliberately lit fire in November last year. The fire was determined to be deliberately lit by an 14-year-old from Moonah after an investigation by the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police. Local builders have been […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 9:22amJosh Magette, the star point guard for the Tasmania JackJumpers, is likely to miss the NBL playoffs due to a suspected broken cheekbone. The injury was picked up during the third quarter of the team’s 87-63 win over Illawarra during the final regular season game on Saturday night. Magette was hit while defending a fast-break […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 11:36pmA Tasmanian man has been left with serious internal injuries after crashing a quadbike into a wall on Saturday afternoon. The 36-year-old Burnie man reportedly lost control of the ATV, which was unregistered, on Terrylands Street around 4:40pm. Police say the man collided with a cement retaining wall and was transported to the North West Regional […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 11:22pmA fully loaded milk tanker that rolled in Northern Tasmania has left a main road blocked this afternoon. The rollover, which happened at the intersection of Bridport Road and Aitkins Road near George Town, involved a tanker that was ‘fully laden’ with milk. Police say there were no reports of any spillage or injuries as […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 6:49pmA knife attack at a Rokeby bus stop has left a man in hospital with abdomen injuries this afternoon. Police say the individuals involved were known to each other, and authorities are currently investigating and searching for the responsible party. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information is urged contact […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 2:57pmA large police bust on Flinders Island has led to four individuals being charged for a string of crimes, including drug, firearms and wildlife offences this week. Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said officers executed several search warrants while on the island, which lead to a large cannabis crop, along with other drug-related items being located […]
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