A Tassie tourist has shared the moment she “almost died” after she fell into the ocean while taking photos on the rocks during a visit to Tasmania. The now viral TikTok video with over 1.5 million views, was uploaded by the user known as Sushma and shows her jump between two rocks before slipping, narrowly […]
Fri Feb 10, 2023 - 5:00pm86 Jet-Ski riders have taken to the waters of Tasmania’s East Coast over the weekend to raise money for Archie’s 100 in support of the Royal Hobart Hospital Children’s Ward. Jet Ski Tasmania organized the Archie’s 100 charity event for the ten-year anniversary of its Maria Island circumnavigation ride. The loss of 7-year-old Archie “Bear” […]
Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 2:45pmRam Island, one of Australia’s most picturesque islands on Tasmania’s East Coast, is now up for grabs! Just a 5-minute barge trip from Pontypool, half way between Swansea and Orford, Ram Island offers 26 hectares of breathtaking natural beauty, including world-class fishing, incredible birdlife, and unforgettable views. The agent listing the island says the residence […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 5:01pmChaos erupted at a peaceful campsite near St Helens on Monday night after a 28-year-old woman from Hobart brandished a dangerous weapon, causing panic and evacuation. According to Tasmania Police, the incident began at around 10:50pm, when they received a call about an armed woman at the Dianas Basin campsite. Upon arrival, the officers were […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 7:46amTasmanian Coastal Seafoods, a much loved fish & chips shop in Bicheno, has had to close its doors indefinitely due to a lack of staff. 😢 Locals say the town, now dubbed ‘the new Byron Bay’, is facing a ‘severe shortage of workers’ due to a lack of available rental properties and an influx of […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 3:15pmA Tassie woman has died after crashing into a power pole on the Tasman Highway earlier this week. The 58-year-old was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday following the crash in St Helen’s, where she has since passed away. Two others were taken from the scene of the crash […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 1:02pmEaglehawk Neck, the iconic gateway to the Tasman Peninsula, has undergone a transformation with the completion of $5.1 million in infrastructure upgrades! Commuters can now travel with peace of mind thanks to the widened highway, improved road surface, and new pathway between Old Jetty Road and Blowhole Road. These upgrades were made possible by the […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 5:30amA 65 year old motorbike rider has been airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital this afternoon with ‘impact injuries’ after a serious crash on the Tasman Highway at Bicheno. The Tasmanian man’s condition was classed as serious but stable upon departure, and the 30 year old female driver of the Subaru involved was not injured. […]
Sun Jan 8, 2023 - 7:28pmThe Tasman Highway at Orford is set to close from around 10am this morning as investigations into a serious crash continue, cutting off parts of Tasmania’s East Coast. Police say the highway will be closed near the golf course following a crash that left a 47-year-old man seriously injured on Saturday night. The driver was […]
Mon Dec 19, 2022 - 8:55amA car has crashed into a house on the Tasman Highway in Orford, with the Rescue Helicopter now on its way from Hobart. The driver of the vehicle is receiving medical assistance at the scene, and further details will be published when available.
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