One Tassie cherry grower is reaping the rewards of a successful harvest – despite being significantly impacted by wet conditions and hail late last year. Reid Fruits in the Derwent Valley largely escaped the bad weather and now have a large crop of high-quality cherries. The orchard is currently in full harvest mode, preparing to […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 6:05pmA smoke warning has been issued for residents in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs this afternoon. People in the Bridgewater, Gagebrook, and Herdsmans Cove areas are advised to stay away from the smoke, ash, and embers that may be visible as a result of the fire. Authorities say the bushfire, which is burning at the Cove Creek […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 4:55pmThe risk of wildfires in Tasmania is set to be dangerously high this weekend, with authorities warning residents to take precautions and prepare. The Tasmania Fire Service are warning of a high fire danger for the next several days as hot temperatures and strong winds are forecast. Deputy Chief Officer Bruce Byatt says several recent […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 4:05pmAn 18-year-old teenager and a 30-year-old woman have been charged after they broke into a Sandy Bay home yesterday. The break-in in the early hours of Wednesday morning woke a person in the house, causing the offenders to promptly flee the scene with stolen property. Police say they quickly responded to the incident and identified […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 1:35pmMaster Builders Tasmania is the latest group to throw their weight behind the proposed stadium project at Macquarie Point. CEO Matthew Pollock said the project not only has the potential to create thousands of jobs and boost the building and construction sector for a decade, but also to be more than just a football field, […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 1:00pmHobart’s ‘finest house’ is currently up for grabs and is expected to set a new record price for the Eastern Shore! Buyers from across the country are scrambling to get their hands on the luxurious, five-bedroom home at 270 Acton Drive – complete with an infinity pool and breathtaking views of Single Hill, Lauderdale and […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 12:29pmA Tassie man who takes his cats for walks on the beach as a form of therapy is frustrated with the ‘ongoing harassment’ he’s been getting. Graeme Edgerton from Tasmania’s North-West says the harassment is mostly carried out by a group of men who he suspects are working together. Despite reporting multiple incidents, including one […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 11:30amA Tassie man has been found in possession of 16 illegal southern rock lobsters this week. The man from George Town illegally caught the lobsters in Strahan on the West Coast and was caught by police during a vehicle interception in Westbury. Police have fined the man $2,000 for illegally possessing the lobsters, one of […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 11:26amSnug Beach, a popular spot for swimming and boating south of Hobart, has recently come under scrutiny from concerned residents. They are calling on the Kingborough council to install a pontoon, similar to the one at nearby Kingston Beach, in order to address safety concerns. Many teenagers have reportedly been spotted jumping from the existing […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 7:00amDorset Council in Tasmania’s North-East is considering a series of road upgrades in the coming year, including improvements to the Derby back road. The two-kilometer stretch, which is a popular mountain biking destination, is expected to cost between $8 million and $10 million to upgrade. The road improvements will enable heavy vehicles to bypass Derby’s […]
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