A fire that engulfed a house which was under construction in Gagebrook has been deemed deliberate by authorities. The incident, which occurred shortly before 10pm last night, caused around $100,000 in damage to the Laurence Place property. The Tasmania Fire Service say crews quickly contained the blaze, confining it to one room and minimising the extent […]
Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 9:47amTwo 14 and 15-year-old teenagers have been charged after they crashed a stolen car ‘headfirst’ into a sign on the East Derwent Highway last night. The 15-year-old, who was driving the stolen blue Hyundai, was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. Police say both youths fled the scene, only to […]
Sat Jun 10, 2023 - 8:05pmBrand new ‘variable message screens’ are being rolled out across Hobart, as part of a new initiative by State Growth to keep Tassie commuters informed. The sign installed near the Hobart Airport Interchange this week is the first of 13 overhead signs to be installed on the major commuter routes around Hobart that will display […]
Sat Jun 10, 2023 - 10:58amA ‘blind corner’ crash that is blocking the South Arm highway towards Howrah has led to the closure of the road this evening. Police say the highway will be closed from the Mornington end for approximately 45 minutes whilst the scene is cleared. No injuries have been reported.
Fri Jun 9, 2023 - 6:50pmA teenager who sparked a large scale manhunt across Hobart after allegedly evading Police has been arrested this afternoon. The 19 year old has been charged with one count of unlicensed driving and one count of aggravated evade police. He will face court at a later date. EARLIER: A runaway driver has sparked a large […]
Fri Jun 9, 2023 - 3:37pmHobart is the place to be for the Dark Mofo festival, as thousands of people descend on the city to enjoy the winter festivities. The highly anticipated Winter Feast, now in its 10th year, kicks off tonight at Princes Wharf 1. Hobart’s Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds is thrilled about the event, which runs for four […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 4:30pmA drunk Tasmanian man who crashed his car into a fence in Force this morning has been charged with high range drink driving. The 43-year-old man reportedly lost control of his car on Gillingbrook Road shortly before 9am on Thursday morning. Police say following a breath test, the man returned a a blood alcohol level of […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:55am7HOFM is the new number one station in Hobart, with a share of 22.2%, up 1.2% according to the latest Xtra Insights by Commercial Radio Australia. The previous chart-topper, Hit 100.9, experienced a significant decline, dropping 3.8% to 17.4% and falling from its coveted first-place position. Meanwhile, ABC Radio Hobart has managed to maintain its […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:12amRex Airlines is set to shake up the Tasmanian travel market, with daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart to launch in just a few months. The service, which will begin on August 17, marks Rex’s expansion into its fourth Tasmanian destination and will see one-way fares offered for as low as $79. The move comes […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 7:50amTwo teenage boys aged 14 and 16 have been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out one armed robbery and attempting another at separate businesses in Moonah tonight. The incidents, which occurred within five-minutes of each other, triggered a police search and foot chase around the Albert Road area shortly after 7:45pm on Wednesday. According […]
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