A Tardis in the front yard of a Hobart home has gone viral on social media, racking up over 20,000 likes in a global ‘Tardis Owners’ group. The Tardis, a long-standing tribute to Doctor Who, is on a street in Battery Point. Homeowner Johnny Howard says local tourists love his Tardis, which doubles as his […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 3:30pmThree near-new houses in Hobart’s northern suburbs, which were meant to be demolished in the last three months due to bad building work, remain untouched as their owners prepare to launch a legal battle against the local council. 22 properties at the McGill Rise housing development in Claremont were evacuated In 2021 following an audit […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 9:37amSupporters upset at the decision to remove Hobart’s controversial William Crowther statue from Franklin Square are making one last attempt to prevent its removal. Former Hobart City Alderman Jeff Briscoe is challenging the council’s decision to remove the statue by filing an appeal with the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, hoping to keep it where […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 5:00amPlans for a new adult shop in the Hobart CBD have been approved by city councillors, but not everyone is feeling the love. @adultshop.com has been given the green light to move into the proposed location at 93 Liverpool Street, as long as they stick to council conditions. The Hobart City Council planning committee received […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 4:30amThe lineup for Tasmania’s newest summer festival is set to drop next week, with HAYDAYS to take over Hobart’s Cornelian Bay on the 27th and 28th of December. Vibestown, who are also the organisers of the popular Party in the Paddock and Party in the Apocalypse festivals, say HAYDAYS is on track to be Hobart’s […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 6:00pmA new report has found that the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania would generate $226.61 million per year in economic benefits for the state, totaling $2.26 billion over its first 10 years. The report, authored by businessman Russel Hanson, compares the potential of the stadium to that of the Museum of Old and New […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 3:29pmJust 17 months after it first went to air, the ‘all new’ Triple M Hobart breakfast show with Woody & Tubes has been axed. In a statement aired on Tuesday morning, Triple M Hobart Content Director Phil Bradley confirmed the departure of co-host Esther “Woody” Nicols. “She’s decided to embark on an exciting new chapter […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 2:21pmHobart Airport’s forecourt area is now free from some construction chaos after undergoing a makeover. The new semi-permanent space in front of the terminal includes seating areas and a ‘Crate Café’ for travellers. The setup is set to remain in place until the terminal undergoes its scheduled redevelopment in the coming years, which includes expansion […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 5:00amMetro have lifted a ban that prevented buses from entering certain parts of a Hobart suburb. The restriction was put in place last week, with drivers warned not to pass the Gage Road roundabout in Gagebrook without a police escort, due to rock attacks. “Following the police investigation and escort support, since Friday 1 September […]
Tue Sep 5, 2023 - 5:00amThe Tasmania Fire Service have issued a smoke alert for Kingston and surrounding areas, south of Hobart. A Fuel Reduction Burn at The Lea (off the Southern Outlet) is pushing smoke over the Kingston township. The TFS say while there is no threat to communities, people with medical conditions are advised to avoid the smoke […]
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