Hobart’s Tasman Bridge will be closed to all traffic later this morning while hundreds of people ‘run the bridge’. The fun run will close the main link between the City and the Eastern Shore for two and a half hours from 6:30AM to 9:00AM, with motorists asked to use the Bowen Bridge instead. “The bridge will […]
Sun Mar 5, 2023 - 12:05amA 19-year-old ‘reckless’ Hobart p-plater has had his car taken off him after he was caught 64km/h over the speed limit on the Southern Outlet today. The teen, who was snapped doing 144km/h in an 80km/h zone, has had his car clamped and will appear in court at a later date. “This is reckless and […]
Sat Mar 4, 2023 - 7:10pmRoadworks above and below ground on the main road through Kingston have sent many on ‘traffic-jammed-detours’ around the CBD this week, as contractors work to complete the ‘mammoth and much needed’ redevelopment. A new bike lane, 3-metre wide footpaths, extra parking spaces and bus terminal are all part of the works, which will see the […]
Sat Mar 4, 2023 - 7:00amA video of a car hooning around Hobart’s northern suburbs has led to its driver being charged and the vehicle clamped this week. Police say as this was the drivers “first offence”, his car will only be clamped for 28 days. “Second and subsequent offences lead to longer periods of clamping – seizure – and […]
Sat Mar 4, 2023 - 6:00amA drunk man who was involved in a crash on the East Derwent Highway this afternoon was found to be more than 5 times over the limit by Police. The 39-year-old man from Lindisfarne returned a reading of 0.250 following the two-car-crash and was arrested, disqualified and charged with exceed 0.05 and driving under the […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 8:11pmA Moonah man has been charged with multiple offences after he was ‘caught in the act’ during a burglary in New Town yesterday. The 20-year-old was found inside a house in the suburb around 9AM, attempting to steal jewellery, cash and electronic devices. According to the Tasmania Police, the burglar was disturbed by someone in […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 11:37amA 24-year-old Claremont man has been apprehended by Police in connection to an alleged firearms incident in Sandford on Monday night. Detectives from Bellerive CIB carried out a search warrant at his address in Claremont on Wednesday morning, where the man was taken into custody. Police say an illegal firearm, which the man allegedly used […]
Thu Mar 2, 2023 - 4:33pmIn a bittersweet moment for many Tasmanians, the iconic TVT-6 ‘TasTV’ building in New Town has been knocked down to make way for a new hospital. For those who grew up watching the original station – which is now WIN Television – and those who worked within its walls, the demolition marks the end of […]
Thu Mar 2, 2023 - 1:07pmEmergency services are on the scene of a crash in Montrose this morning after a car reportedly hit a parked car and rolled. The crash happened shortly after 11am at the intersection of Main Road and Morriss Avenue, across from the Ampol service station. Police say no “life threatening injuries” have been reported at this […]
Thu Mar 2, 2023 - 11:40amThe site of Tasmania’s renowned Falls Festival, which has hosted some of the biggest live music events in the state, is up for sale. The 273-hectare property in Marion Bay, 30 minutes from Sorell, is up for grabs after the 17-year-old festival was cancelled in 2021. Festival infrastructure comes with the sale, which includes a […]
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