The last of the poker machines at Tasmanian RSL branches are set to be gone by the middle of the year. The RSL has announced the remaining 20 poker machines at clubs in Devonport will be removed, a move they say will support veterans and their families. CEO of RSL Tasmania John Hardy said change […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania sweltered under scorching temperatures today, with Hobart reaching a high of 30.7 degrees. Despite coming close, Hobart’s hottest day of the year, which was 31.7 degrees on January 14, remains untouched. Overnight temperatures are also expected to be high, with some locations remaining in the low 20s this evening. Weather forecasters have also warned […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 8:40pmUPDATE 6:30PM: TFS crews have contained both fires in the Bridgewater and Gagebrook areas. They say there may be visible smoke and fire activity in the area for some time. Crews have now turned their attention to a structure fire on the Lyell Highway north of New Norfolk. EARLIER: Fire crews are also attending another bushfire […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 4:57pmFirefighters in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart, have contained a bushfire that broke out this morning. The fire was first reported shortly after 10am, with aerial crews quickly deployed to the scene. By 12:30pm, TasALERT reported that the fire had been successfully contained. Officials are reminding residents to remain vigilant and to report any […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 1:12pmFormer Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki has made a surprise visit to Tasmania, dropping in on a JackJumpers practice in Kingston on Monday! The NBA legend, who is considered the greatest international player in NBA history and a 14-time All-Star, is currently in Australia with his family and took the opportunity to reunite with his […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 11:20amTasmanian shipbuilder Incat is set to make history by constructing the world’s first large electric ferry for a South American customer. The company’s founder and chairman, Robert Clifford, is said to be finalising a deal with Argentinian ferry operator Buquebus for the 130m ferry to be powered by batteries rather than gas. Incat, which employs […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 5:00amWATCH the terrifying moment a truck rolled on the Tasman Bridge in Hobart earlier today, sending the city into gridlock and causing traffic chaos for hours. The crash, which happened around 3pm, resulted in the driver being trapped unconscious in the cab, closing the bridge for several hours.
Mon Jan 16, 2023 - 10:23pmUPDATE 7PM: Crews are still working to clear debris from the Tasman Bridge following the earlier truck roll over. Police say motorists should expect further delays over the next hour due to traffic congestion in all areas around Hobart. EARLIER: A person is reportedly trapped inside a truck which has rolled over on Hobart’s Tasman Bridge, […]
Mon Jan 16, 2023 - 3:43pmA privately-owned Hobart crisis boarding house has come under fire after a video was uploaded to TikTok showing the poor and uninhabitable conditions of the property. The video, which was filmed by Alison Dunning, shows overflowing toilets and sinks, broken fixtures, piles of clutter, graffiti, and a syringe on the floor among other unsanitary conditions. […]
Mon Jan 16, 2023 - 1:30pmA gas explosion in Moonah has sent large flames into the air, with Police now evacuating nearby residents and businesses as authorities work to contain the fire. SEE THE LIVE COVERAGE BELOW:
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