American Lauren Davis has claimed a second WTA title six years after her first, beating Italian rookie Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the Hobart International final. The 29-year-old, who came through qualifying, outlasted her younger and higher-ranked opponent 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 on Saturday afternoon. World No.84 Davis upset fourth seed and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 3:24pmBeach-goers in Tasmania’s North-West are being warned to be cautious of bluebottle jellyfish. A wave of the ‘big nasty’ venomous creatures has washed on beaches across the region in the last few days. Recent sightings have been reported everywhere from South Burnie to Wynyard, Cooee and West Beach in Burnie. The species can also be […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 2:56pmA MASSIVE 120-year-old Sandy Bay mansion has hit the market! Known as Derwent Court, the property boasts 18 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and six living rooms across 2 levels. The mansion once featured a tennis court, a coachman’s cottage and a housemaid’s flat on its sprawling, sought-after grounds. However, in the 1960s, it was converted into a […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 2:30pmA Hobart City Councillor has expressed her disgust at the current state of the Hobart CBD. Louise Elliot says overflowing bins, scattered rubbish and knocked over furniture is leaving the area in a ‘state of disarray’ – particularly the mess left behind in the afternoon when cleaning currently ends. The councillor is calling on the […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 12:00pmWith temperatures predicted to reach over 31+ degrees in Hobart today, it’s the perfect time to head to the beach and cool off in the water. According to the Derwent Estuary Program’s weekly water quality data, the water quality at the beaches around Hobart is ‘amazing’ this weekend. Out of all the options, they’ve selected […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 11:30amA Tassie teenage ‘super surfer’ has made a name for himself after picking up a “surprising” win at an event in Sydney this week. 16-year-old Clifton Beach local James Fullerton shocked the competition and secured the win in the men’s surf race yesterday – despite having less experience than his opponents. The Hobart teen says […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 11:00amTrigger Warning: This story discusses suicide. On the tenth anniversary of his younger brother’s suicide (14th Jan), Mitch McPherson has reflected on the pain of loss and the mission that has grown out of it. In a heartfelt letter to his late brother Ty, McPherson expresses his longing for the brother he lost and the […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 6:30amCelebrity Tassie chef Matthew Evans, known for his starring role on the hit 2010 SBS show Gourmet Farmer, has announced that he and his partner Sadie Chrestman will be leaving their successful farm-to-plate venture at their family farm. Fat Pig Farm, located in the picturesque Huon Valley south of Hobart, spans 70 acres of land […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 9:15pmTravellers at Hobart Airport are being met with chaos and delays today, as thousands of people attempt to jet off for work and weekends away. Two false fire alarms that went off earlier in the afternoon caused a backlog of travellers trying to pass through the security checkpoint, with some reporting they were forced to […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 2:45pmPeople visiting the Snug Beach are urged to be aware after a tiger snake was spotted this afternoon. The Kingborough Council has issued a warning after reports of the snake in the water and bush area. They are urging people to keep an eye out and to stay well away if they do see the […]
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