A popular Christmas light display in the centre of Hobart has been forced to ditch its snow machine, following a complaint from a ‘concerned citizen’. Johnny’s Christmas Light Display on Molle Street attracts hundreds of spectators each night and is this year working with Hobart City Mission to raise funds for those in need. On […]
Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 4:18pmAn international motorcyclist taking part in a riding tour of Tasmania has died after he was hit by a stolen vehicle, while the driver allegedly behind the wheel remains on the run. The rider, a Malaysian national, passed away at the scene of the crash on the Murchison Highway shortly after 9:25am on Friday. Tasmania […]
Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 2:00pmA corner says we may never know what caused a fatal head-on crash on the Bass Highway in October of last year because of a lack of evidence. Graham Seth Wells, 68, tragically lost his life at the scene of the crash near Latrobe on October 22, 2022, after suffering fatal injuries to his chest, spine, pelvis […]
Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 10:35amAn entire model village of Old Hobart Town, scaled down to 1/16th of the size, has just been listed for sale in Richmond. The detailed model includes over sixty buildings, nearly 600 period figurines and depicts life in Hobart in 1820. With an asking price of somewhere over $1.6 million, the unique offering includes the model village […]
Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 7:00amEquality Tasmania have again slammed a “useless” bill aimed at banning LGBTQIA+ conversion therapy practices that was unveiled by the State Government this week. The advocates doubled down on their claim that the bill is riddled with “loopholes” that could allow conversion practices to continue under the guise of “support” or “guidance” on Thursday and called […]
Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 5:00amOne of Hobart’s biggest hotels is understood to have been evacuated this evening after a fire broke out in one of its kitchens. Firefighters were called to the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Davey Street just after 11pm on Thursday night following reports of a “structure fire”. According to the Tasmania Fire Service, Hobart crews discovered a […]
Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 11:30pmA prison transport van full of inmates was forced to pull to the side of a busy Hobart highway this morning after smoke was seen coming from it. The van was transporting several prisoners when the incident occurred on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach around 9:30am on Thursday. A spokesperson from Tasmania Police […]
Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 12:30pmPopular swimming spots in Latrobe have been closed after routine testing found bacteria in the water. Bells Parade and the Mersey River at Warrawee were tested ahead of increased summer activity, but will now be out of action “until further notice”. The Latrobe Council say recent tests found high levels of enterococci, indicating the presence […]
Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 4:00amThe inaugural Virgin Voyages cruise to the southernmost capital city in the country has pleasantly surprised locals with a special display on the ship’s side. The ‘Resilient Lady’ lit up in red and white to spell out ‘♡ HOBART ♡’ while it was docked at the Macquarie No. 2 & 3 Berths on Wednesday evening. […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 10:45pmA driver has escaped without injury after their car rolled on Hobart’s South Arm Highway near Howrah tonight. Police say initial indications suggest wet weather may have played a part in the crash. Northbound lanes towards Hobart are currently blocked, with traffic diversion in place along Oceania Drive.
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