A busy and vital link in Hobart will close for almost four weeks from Tuesday while major safety works are undertaken. The month-long $850,000 Proctors Road project includes a new rockfall fence, improved line markings and guardrails, alongside road repairs and resurfacing. The City of Hobart say the upgrades are needed due to the high […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:45pm“Giant” hailstones the size of golfballs have pelted parts of Tasmania in what the Bureau of Meteorology have described as a “rare” event. Areas in the Southern Midlands and Sorell area were hardest hit, with hailstones between 2 and 5 CM in diameter smashing the windscreens of some cars. The SES say the worst of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 6:44pmOver 3,500 lightning strikes have hit Tasmania and the surrounding waters in the last hour as a ‘violent’ storm-front closes in on the state. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIVE STORM BLOG The SES are still warning of “giant hail” of 5cm+ diameter, strong wind gusts above 90km/h and localised heavy rainfall in parts of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 3:24pmA warning has been issued over a bushfire that is currently burning near the East Derwent Highway in Bridgewater today. Authorities say there is no immediate threat to communities, however warn there may be smoke, ash, and embers visible across Gagebrook, Bridgwater, Brighton and Honeywood. “People traveling in the area should be careful if driving […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 10:41amTasmania’s potato shortage has gotten worse, with ‘potato thieves’ taking to local farms to get their hands on the produce! 🥔 The family behind the Huon Valley’s Rocky Ridge Farm are pleading for answers after 50 kilos of Dutch Cream and Pink Eye potatoes were taken from their Geeveston property on Boxing Day. Farmer Steven […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 10:30amHobart is experiencing ‘alarmingly high’ levels of pollen this summer. 🐝🌾 Earlier this week, pollen levels in the city reached over 400 grains per cubic meter, with around 216 grains per cubic meter recorded on the weekend. According to allergy experts, levels above 100 grains per cubic meter are considered extreme and can pose a […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:00amHundreds of Hobartians packed into the UniBar in Sandy Bay on Saturday night to ring in 2023 at Vandemonian’s New Years Party – headlined by Mallrat & What So Not and supported by local group Lennon Wells. Can you spot anyone you know in these pics? 👀
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 6:43pmTasmanians are being urged to prepare for a ‘significant’ change in the weather, with severe thunderstorms and ‘giant hail’ forecast across the state tomorrow. The Bureau of Meteorology predict that ‘large to giant hail’ around 5cm in diameter will fall alongside heavy rain and strong wind gusts of more than 90 km/hr. Hot conditions are […]
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 3:44pmThousands of passengers have packed Hobart Airport on New Year’s Day, with long lines and overcrowding causing delays for many travellers starting their 2023 vacations. The security checkpoint has a large queue, with some travellers complaining of waits of up to 30 minutes – while the security line extends to the airport cafe and into the […]
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 2:52pmThe body of missing kayaker, Andrew John Donohue, has tragically been found this morning. Authorities and members of the local community worked tirelessly in the search effort to locate the man in waters south of Robbins Island near Smithton. Mr Donohue’s kayak was located by police in waters off Perkins Island about 9.40am yesterday after […]
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