Tasmania’s first ever TK Maxx store has officially opened its doors at Northgate Shopping Centre this morning. TK Maxx is the home of big brands at small prices, and Northgate are celebrating by giving away over $1,000 in prizes for people in-store this month. TK Maxx spokesperson Tony Dunseath said they are “incredibly excited” to […]
Thu Jun 1, 2023 - 9:00amIf you’re travelling to Auckland from Hobart in the next 5 weeks, you might just be asked to step on to the scales before you fly. Air New Zealand will weigh passengers on selected flights next month and during the upcoming July school holidays as part of a survey aimed at determining the average weight […]
Tue May 30, 2023 - 11:30amMultiple fire crews have worked through the night to battle a fire in Claremont, which ‘fully engulfed’ a large shed as well as a number of fences. Tasmania Fire Service have been alerted via multiple triple zeros of a shed and bushes on fire at the Dunedin Close address. The full extent of the damage […]
Tue May 30, 2023 - 7:47amHobart dad and local footy legend Dion Mead is being remembered after passing away recently. A life member of the Lauderdale Football Club and friend to all, Club president Andrew Lyden said Dion’s impact both on and off the field was immeasurable and his passing has left a ‘tremendous hole that will be impossible to […]
Mon May 29, 2023 - 5:30pmGlenorchy City Council in Hobart’s North is tacking action to tackle the problem of abandoned shopping trolleys outside of designated shopping zones, announcing they will start collecting trolleys and imposing a $100 fee each on supermarkets. In just a few hours, the council managed to collect 70 abandoned trolleys from various locations around the municipality. […]
Mon May 29, 2023 - 3:16pmA group of twenty lucky Hobartians hit the jackpot over the weekend, picking up a mega $5m win in the lotto! Each member of the syndicate, who purchased their winning tickets from the Glebe Hill Hub in Howrah, won $269,018.02 from a total prize of $5,389,195.43. The Lott say some winners may still be unaware […]
Mon May 29, 2023 - 10:05amThe magnitude 3.8 earthquake that rocked Melbourne at 11:41 PM on Sunday night was felt as far as Hobart, according to Geoscience Australia. The quake had a depth of 3km, and no injuries or damage have yet been recorded. The Bureau of Meteorology have confirmed there is no tsunami threat.
Mon May 29, 2023 - 8:23amA 13-year-old boy has been left with significant head and facial injuries after he was hit by a car in Rosetta this afternoon. Police say a 65-year-old woman was behind the wheel of that car that hit the teenager, who is currently receiving treatment for his injuries at the Royal Hobart Hospital. They say the […]
Sun May 28, 2023 - 7:34pmA 45-year-old man from Oakdowns has died after a tragic accident at the entrance to the Tasmania Golf Course on the Tasman Highway late last night. Police say the man crashed into a sign at around 11:40pm, with the impact of the collision causing the vehicle to catch fire. The man was pronounced dead at […]
Sun May 28, 2023 - 11:10amA Southern Tasmanian man has been caught by police after driving 80km/h over the speed limit on one of Greater Hobart’s ‘most crash prone’ roads this weekend. Constable Shane Etherington said the car was detected travelling at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone along Brinktop Road in Penna. “It’s disappointing that road users continue to travel […]
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