A person has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a power pole in Cambridge this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the crash on Richmond Road around 8:30am on Tuesday. The persons injuries are not believed to be life threatening. EARLIER: A serious crash has closed Richmond Road in Cambridge this morning. Police […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 8:45amA recent coroners report has revealed ‘concerning practices’ at a Hobart aged care home for the elderly, formerly known as Freemasons Home Lindisfarne, now called Derwent Views. Following the passing of 82-year-old resident Peter Joseph Guy, Coroner Simon Cooper strongly criticised the “poor” cooperation he received from the home’s operator at the time, Masonic Care […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 6:00amA Tasmanian Short-Beaked Echidna has celebrated a significant milestone one year on from his remarkable rescue. Named Tamagotchi or ‘Tama’ for short, the Echidna has ‘captured the hearts’ of both staff and visitors at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Tama was bought to the sanctuary in August last year after he was hit by a car in […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 4:00amA second Parklane Espresso location is just hours away from its grand opening in Kingston. This sister store of the popular 10-year-old Salamanca location will unveil itself at the Lantern Centre within the Christan Reformed Church at 7am this morning. Owners Joe and Sarah Ware said it was “very exciting” to be opening another location. […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 3:00amPolice are trying to combat the rise of young criminals in the Kingborough area, who have been terrorizing residents of Kingston and Blackmans Bay recently. New data shows an increase in property crime in private dwellings and retail outlets throughout Kingborough. Tasmania Police Inspector Colin Riley says there is a “very small number” of repeat […]
Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 2:08pmA car fire has brought Hobart-bound traffic to a standstill on the Brooker Highway this morning. Emergency services have been called to the blaze near Clearys Gates, with all traffic currently being diverted via the Domain Highway. Police say all occupants are out of the vehicle and no serious injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised […]
Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 9:59amA City of Hobart rubbish truck driver has been forced to dump an entire load of garbage onto a suburban Hobart street this morning. The driver took action after noticing smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle on Waimea Avenue in Sandy Bay around 8am on Monday. Karen Abey, Acting City Life Director at […]
Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 8:30amAn Independent Clark MP has purchased a share in a Hobart hotel to prevent its closure. Kristie Johnston has joined co-owners Ester and Justin Devine in purchasing the Maypole Hotel and sees being a small business owner as a way to better understand and represent her community. “I’m very excited to share the news that I’m now […]
Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 7:00amThe Glenorchy community are rallying to save their local pool after it was closed indefinitely due to safety concerns last month. A leak in the shell of the 60-year-old Glenorchy Memorial Pool, several structural issues and a complete overhaul price tag of around $30m-$40m mean the pool might not open again. The closure has devastated […]
Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 6:00amA Midway Point home has been “completely destroyed” in a large inferno this afternoon. The Tasmania Fire Service say the Penna Road property went up in flames at around 2:30pm on Sunday. Firefighters battled thick smoke to stop the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is currently […]
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