A motorcyclist has been injured after being hit by a vehicle at the Shoreline roundabout in Howrah. Police say a number of units are currently at the scene of the crash on Shoreline Drive and ask motorists to avoid the area.
Sat Sep 2, 2023 - 10:28amPrice tags accusing supermarket giants of profiting from cost of living pressures have appeared in stores across Hobart. The messages, in the form of official price tags with mock slogans, have been planted by the Grassroots Action Network and ‘highlight the disparity’ between profits and the struggles of everyday Tasmanians. “We’ve made over $1 billion in profits […]
Sat Sep 2, 2023 - 5:00amA Blackmans Bay street has been closed after a p-plater crashed into a house this evening. Emergency services have removed the young driver from the vehicle and are currently working to remove the vehicle from the side of the Blowhole Road home. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 6:46pmMetro buses travelling to the Hobart suburb of Gagebrook are requiring police escorts due to regular rock attacks. A memo sent to staff has warned drivers not to proceed past the Gage Road roundabout without an escort. Buses that are unable to be accompanied by police officers must turn back. The state secretary of Tasmania’s […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:30pmAn invaluable echidna quill necklace made by Aboriginal artist Aunty Jeanette James has been stolen from the Rosny Barn. The ‘culturally significant piece of art’ was set to be featured in an exhibition at the arts venue, which was forced to launch without the necklace. With a unique appearance, the necklace has been deemed “unsellable” without […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:00pmPlans for a new multi-million-dollar sports hub in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs have been lodged, more than 4 years after first being announced. The North Chigwell Sports Facility, located next to the Brooker Highway, at the North Chigwell Sport Ground aims to replace the current playing area with a more modern setup. The proposed changes involve […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:30amA car has lost its wheel after crashing into a barrier on Hobart’s Tasman bridge tonight. Traffic is currently moving slowly past scene, which is blocking two eastern-shore bound lanes. Authorities are working to clear the scene. More to come…
Thu Aug 31, 2023 - 6:54pmHobart’s new urgent care clinic has been opened by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning. The PM toured the the Bathurst Street clinic, which has been set up to provide treatment for urgent medical needs that don’t warrant a visit to the hospital emergency department, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff and several MPs. The Prime Minister pledged to work […]
Thu Aug 31, 2023 - 11:51amA cyclist has been hit by a car while riding alongside the Tasman Highway at Sorell this evening. Police say the 45-year-old male rider was injured in the crash around 6:30pm on Wednesday. It is understood the cyclist, who was travelling towards Hobart at the time of the incident, has since been transported to hospital. […]
Wed Aug 30, 2023 - 7:01pmA Glenorchy man who allegedly stole around $340,000 worth jewellery from several Hobart homes has been charged. The 41-year-old is believed to have committed the “series of significant home burglaries” across a six-month period between September 2022 and February 2023. First Class Constable Katie Swift said the charges were the result of an extensive operation by Hobart Criminal […]
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