Dozens of onlookers and swimmers were drawn to Little Howrah Beach on Hobart’s eastern shore overnight as it lit up with a stunning display of natural bioluminescence. The phenomenon, which illuminated the waters in a brilliant blue glow, attracted a large crowd to the beach for what one local described as a ‘magical experience under […]
Thu Jan 11, 2024 - 1:10pmA new set of stairs has made access to the iconic Flinders Island Trousers Point Beach a whole lot easier for locals and tourists. The stairs were built as part of a $1.1 million state government commitment to support the island’s tourism industry and were constructed alongside another set at Fotheringate Bay. Parks Minister Nick […]
Thu Jan 11, 2024 - 4:00amTasmanian Olympian Simon Burgess has pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a family violence order and damaging property, according to the ABC. During his appearance at the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Burgess also entered a plea of not guilty to one count of common assault. The charges stem from an alleged incident at […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 10:00pmAlmost 1,000 households have been left without power in Hobart’s south this evening following a power outage. TasNetworks say the issue is currently affecting some customers in the Sandy Bay and Taroona areas. “Crews are responding to reports of wires down on the Channel Highway, and will restore power as soon as possible,” a spokesperson […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 8:00pmA shark has been spotted along the Bicheno waterfront this afternoon, marking the second sighting in the area in recent days. Authorities have issued a warning to swimmers and people considering venturing into the water to be aware of a two and a half metre long shark. Police have reported that the shark was sighted […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 6:20pmThe Tasmanian Heritage Council has officially confirmed the provisional listing of the Hobart Railway Goods Shed at Macquarie Point as a heritage site. This 1915 railway goods shed stands as the sole remaining structure from Hobart’s industrial rail history and has met two out of eight criteria due to its historical significance and rarity. The […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 1:30pmUpdated 9:10am, Friday January 12: The Latrobe Council has reopened a section of Freers Beach in Shearwater following the detection of E. coli earlier this week. Mayor Peter Freshney thanked the community for their cooperation during the temporary closure while additional sampling could be undertaken, with safe recreational limits meaning the beach can now reopen. […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 1:15pmThe Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society is ready and waiting to build a tourist tram from the Hobart Regatta Grounds to Cornelian Bay. While the development application for a tram depot and museum has already been approved, the tram’s future route will depend on the outcome of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium. The trams, […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 12:40pmAn Ulverstone motorcyclist who flew past police at a staggering 200km/h on the Bass Highway yesterday is lucky to be alive, authorities say. The 32-year-old was caught speeding near Sulphur Creek on Tuesday afternoon and returned a positive roadside drug test after he was stopped by police. “This is extremely concerning behaviour which placed not […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 9:50amThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is taking legal action against the operators of two United Petroleum outlets in Tasmania’s south after they allegedly underpaid migrant workers a total of more than $20,000. The FWO alleges that four migrant workers from India and Bangladesh, who were in Australia on visas, were underpaid and false pay slips […]
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