Beachgoers at a popular beach south of Hobart are being warned to be cautious after ‘undetectable strong currents and quicksand’ were reported in the area. Kingborough Council say the quicksand is in the waters of Kingston Beach north, at the junction of Browns River and the River Derwent. They say several people have already had […]
Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 4:59pmA fire has broken out at a premise in the Brighton industrial estate, north of Hobart this afternoon. TasALERT say the fire started shortly after 3pm, with witnesses telling Pulse thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the air. Fire crews say the fire is believed to have started after an old vehicle that was […]
Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 3:24pmThe Hobart Ironman 70.3 event attracted over 3,000 visitors and generated more than $4.5 million in economic activity over the weekend. The inaugural 113 km race, held on Sunday, saw over 1,200 athletes gather along the Hobart waterfront, with 70% of the participants coming from outside Tasmania. Minister of Hospitality and Events, Nic Street, said […]
Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 11:30amThe Brooker Highway at Cornelian Bay has reopened after a 4-car-crash this afternoon. The crash, which occurred shortly after 1pm, closed both southbound lanes of the Highway for close to 40 minutes while the scene was cleared. Police say there were no major injuries, with some people receiving first aid at the scene. The road […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 1:48pmTasmania’s Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 winners have been crowned! Tasmanian Jake Birtwhistle took out the men’s top spot with a time of 03:49:20, while Ellie Salthouse came out on top as female champion at 04:25:07. The athletes were cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, who came out in large numbers to show their support […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 12:41pmResidents in South Hobart have been left shocked and disturbed after a walker discovered the head of a wallaby impaled on a stick and mounted on a tree along a popular track near the Molle St entrance of the Hobart Rivulet. The head appeared to be decomposing and the jaw was wrapped in plant material […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 10:25amWork is underway to restore and rebuild Hobart’s Bowen Road Primary School after the library and classrooms were destroyed by a deliberately lit fire in November last year. The fire was determined to be deliberately lit by an 14-year-old from Moonah after an investigation by the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police. Local builders have been […]
Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 9:22amA knife attack at a Rokeby bus stop has left a man in hospital with abdomen injuries this afternoon. Police say the individuals involved were known to each other, and authorities are currently investigating and searching for the responsible party. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information is urged contact […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 2:57pmAfter four weeks of closure, Hobart’s Proctors Road has reopened today after $850,000 of major roadworks. The project, which started on January 3, involved realignment, road base improvements, improved drainage, guard rail renewal, bank stabilisation, installation of a rock barrier and resurfacing of the road from above Baintree Avenue to the Southern Outlet turn-off. The […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:08pmGreater Hobart will see major roads and highways closed this weekend when 1200 athletes participate in the Ironman 70.3 event. The Bowen Bridge will be closed to traffic from 5:30 AM to midday on Sunday, while the Tasman Highway will have lane closures. The TriClub Village and main event will take place at Salamanca and […]
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