Two lanes heading towards the eastern shore on Hobart’s Tasman Bridge have been closed by emergency services this afternoon. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area and to anticipate delays while officers respond to an “isolated incident” on the bridge. City-bound traffic is also being impacted by the lane closures and a reduced speed […]
Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 2:20pmA warning has been issued by the Clarence City Council after a resident spotted a snake slithering along a popular beach in the municipality. The council are urging people to exercise caution during the warmer months after the snake was seen on Seven Mile Beach. “Snakes love summer too,” the council said, alongside a video […]
Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 11:55amThe narrow pathways on Hobart’s Tasman Bridge have highlighted the need for upgrades to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. An elderly man on a mobility scooter was recently forced to reverse for 15 minutes to let a cargo bike pass on the bridge’s narrow pathway. The incident involved other cyclists having to lift their bikes around […]
Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 10:08amCouncillors have overturned a Heritage Officer’s recommendation that would have seen two outdoor TV screens at a popular Hobart sports bar banned. The retrospective application was made by the owners of the Pavillion in Salamanca after they discovered that a planning permit was needed for the screens, which were initially installed in early 2023 to […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 8:00pmStrong opposition to a proposed merger between Hobart City High School and Elizabeth College has led to the state government abandoning the idea entirely. Instead, the two schools will remain separate entities after a report found “overwhelming support” for Elizabeth College and Hobart City High School to maintain their independence while continuing to operate in […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 1:00pmThe Tasmanian AFL team has entered into a partnership with the disability employment service provider TasTextiles to create new limited-edition “Believer” merchandise. The collaboration aims to support Tasmanian businesses and create opportunities for the NDIS-supported workforce, which has been making knitwear since 1946. Tasmania Football Club executive Kath McCann said the scarves are of high […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 12:45pmDesigns have been unveiled for a highly anticipated new $45 million shopping centre in Kingston. Spring Farm Village, located opposite Bunnings, will soon house the “largest Coles supermarket in the region”, medical and dental services, a cafe, bakery and takeaway food options. Developers Tipalea Partners, who most recently launched the Glebe Hill Shopping Centre, hope […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 11:35amHeritage advisors at the City of Hobart have deemed TV screens located outside Hobart’s Pavilion Sports Bar as “unacceptable” and are recommending the rejection of a permit that would allow the screens to remain permanently installed. The two TV screens, initially installed in early 2023 to showcase live sports games for patrons, were placed outside […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 7:00amHobart will be lit up blue in the coming days as the local fruit industry celebrates the peak season for Tasmanian-grown blueberries. Franklin Square, Elizabeth St Mall and Kennedy Lane will be bathed in blue from tonight until Thursday to remind Tasmanians that “plump, juicy and sweet” blueberries are once again back on the menu. […]
Wed Jan 17, 2024 - 5:00amA motorcyclist is in a serious condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) tonight after his bike collided with a car on the Brooker Highway. Police and emergency services responded to the Brooker Avenue intersection with Brisbane Street following reports of the collision just after 8:15pm on Tuesday. The 38-year-old man riding the motorcycle at […]
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