Hobart officially has a new airline in town. Rex touched down at Hobart Airport moments ago on its first commercial flight to Tasmania’s south, direct from Melbourne. Aviation enthusiasts were among those onboard the flight, which will now run daily between the state’s capital and Melbourne. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the state government is working […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 11:39amRecent findings by PRD have revealed the most liveable and affordable suburbs for renters in Hobart. The analysis took into account factors such as lower median rental prices compared to the city, availability of rental properties and lifestyle amenities. For houses, the top suburbs were Warrane, Glenorchy and Mount Nelson – with median rents of […]
Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 6:00amHundreds of Tasmanians gathered around Princes Wharf 1 in Hobart tonight to watch the Australian Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup. Free live viewing events were held across Tasmania, with people cheering on the Matildas at PW1 in Hobart, UTAS Stadium in Launceston and Devonport’s Market Square. Australia were defeated 3-1 in […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:28pmA cable fault has been blamed as the cause of a power issue affecting over 1,200 properties around Hobart this afternoon. Commuters complained of flickering traffic lights around the North Hobart area, while many homes around West Hobart and North Hobart went without power for a short period of time – with others complaining of […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:36pmThe removal of a controversial statue at Hobart’s Franklin Square has been approved by the Tasmanian Heritage Council. In its deliberation, the Heritage Council say they noted the significant interest in the application and the divergence of community views. “The impacts on the historic cultural significance of Franklin Square that would result from removal the […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:26pmA Rosny carpark has been closed over fears a wall could fall down after a driver crashed into it this afternoon. The driver hit the wall of the McDonald’s carpark just before 1:30PM. Police say no one was injured in the crash. More to come…
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 1:44pmTasmania Police are hunting down a group of thugs who they believe broke into a Cambridge warehouse to steal energy drinks three times in the last month. The group allegedly forced their way into the Juicy Isle on Beacon Court before escaping with the ‘significant amount’ of stolen drinks in their getaway cars. Police believe […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:20amDrugs, cash and an imitation firearm have been seized following a police raid in Hobart yesterday. Police say officers targeted the home of a 48-year-old man on Tuesday, where they allegedly discovered a “significant amount” of methylampetamine, cash and the firearm. “The amount of ICE seized had the potential to put hundreds of people in […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:01amAustralia has made the semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history and you can watch it for free around Tasmania tonight. After recording record TV viewership numbers on Saturday night, the Matildas are preparing to do it all again when they take on England at Sydney’s Stadium Australia later […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 5:00amDeveloper Chambroad wants to bypass the Clarence Council by submitting plans for its $50m Kangaroo Bay hotel development to be assessed under the state government’s major projects process. Chambroad lodged an application with Planning Minister Michael Ferguson, requesting that the 155-room hotel be declared a “major project,” which would allow it to bypass the council […]
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