After four weeks of closure, Hobart’s Proctors Road has reopened today after $850,000 of major roadworks. The project, which started on January 3, involved realignment, road base improvements, improved drainage, guard rail renewal, bank stabilisation, installation of a rock barrier and resurfacing of the road from above Baintree Avenue to the Southern Outlet turn-off. The […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:08pmGreater Hobart will see major roads and highways closed this weekend when 1200 athletes participate in the Ironman 70.3 event. The Bowen Bridge will be closed to traffic from 5:30 AM to midday on Sunday, while the Tasman Highway will have lane closures. The TriClub Village and main event will take place at Salamanca and […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 12:47pmA 54-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and a range of other serious offences after an ‘isolated incident’ on South Road in Penguin on Tuesday evening. Police say they were called to the scene after a woman was wounded during an altercation with the man, who is known to her and was reportedly […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 10:02amIs this the sad state of Tasmania’s housing market? The standalone garage of a Huonville property has been ‘converted’ into a home and has hit the market for $220 per week. The listing on Facebook Marketplace says while the garage includes a kitchen and bed, you’ll have to walk outside to the main house to […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:57amResidents of Bridport are calling for action to be taken at the junction of Main Street and Henry Street, which has become a source of confusion for both pedestrians and motorists. The town’s deputy mayor, Dale Jessup, reignited the call to turn the confusing speed bump into a pedestrian crossing at the council’s January meeting. […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 5:30pmIn a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken Tasmania, five young lives have been shattered in a brutal car crash that claimed the lives of four innocent horses. In the early hours of Monday morning, the group of teenagers and young adults were returning from a harness meeting in Hobart when their white Ford Ranger veered […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 1:44pmAs students head back to school, Tasmanian drivers are being reminded of the importance of slowing down in school zones to keep young pedestrians safe. The ‘Love 40’ campaign, launched by the Road Safety Advisory Council, features a love heart replacing the red circle around the speed limit signs and aims to educate drivers about […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 1:00pmA 56-year-old man from Southport in Southern Tasmania has been charged with firearms offenses after a search was conducted on Sunday. Following a tip from a member of the public, police seized 9 unregistered firearms, ammunition and illicit drugs. Senior Constable Nick Evans from Dover Police Station emphasized the importance of the public’s involvement in […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 11:27amColes Bay in Tasmania has been named the 7th ‘most welcoming town’ in Australia by Booking.com, a popular travel and booking website. The ranking is based on customer reviews of local hotels, car rental companies and airport taxi suppliers. The yearly list showcases the most hospitable towns in the country, and this year Port Campbell […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 5:21pmThe Tasmanian government is proposing changes to the states firearms legislation in an effort to crack down on the illegal manufacturing of firearms, criminal activity, and imitation guns. The proposed amendments would automatically cancel firearms licenses for members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, those in possession of shortened firearms, and individuals who Minister for Police, Fire […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 4:45pm
