A deliberate fire at a house in Glenorchy has resulted in over $200K worth of damages overnight. The blaze at the single unit on Devines Road was lit early on Sunday morning and resulted in significant internal damage being caused to the property. The Tasmania Fire Service say they were able to extinguish the fire […]
Sun Jan 15, 2023 - 4:08pmA power pole which caught on fire is believed to be the cause of a power outage affecting nearly 2000 homes in Kingston this morning. TasNetworks are yet to confirm when power will be restored to the Blackmans Bay, Bonnet Hill, Kingston and Kingston Beach areas, with the next update expected at around 10:30 AM. […]
Sun Jan 15, 2023 - 9:09amAmerican Lauren Davis has claimed a second WTA title six years after her first, beating Italian rookie Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the Hobart International final. The 29-year-old, who came through qualifying, outlasted her younger and higher-ranked opponent 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 on Saturday afternoon. World No.84 Davis upset fourth seed and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 3:24pmA MASSIVE 120-year-old Sandy Bay mansion has hit the market! Known as Derwent Court, the property boasts 18 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and six living rooms across 2 levels. The mansion once featured a tennis court, a coachman’s cottage and a housemaid’s flat on its sprawling, sought-after grounds. However, in the 1960s, it was converted into a […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 2:30pmA Hobart City Councillor has expressed her disgust at the current state of the Hobart CBD. Louise Elliot says overflowing bins, scattered rubbish and knocked over furniture is leaving the area in a ‘state of disarray’ – particularly the mess left behind in the afternoon when cleaning currently ends. The councillor is calling on the […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 12:00pmWith temperatures predicted to reach over 31+ degrees in Hobart today, it’s the perfect time to head to the beach and cool off in the water. According to the Derwent Estuary Program’s weekly water quality data, the water quality at the beaches around Hobart is ‘amazing’ this weekend. Out of all the options, they’ve selected […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 11:30amTravellers at Hobart Airport are being met with chaos and delays today, as thousands of people attempt to jet off for work and weekends away. Two false fire alarms that went off earlier in the afternoon caused a backlog of travellers trying to pass through the security checkpoint, with some reporting they were forced to […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 2:45pmPeople visiting the Snug Beach are urged to be aware after a tiger snake was spotted this afternoon. The Kingborough Council has issued a warning after reports of the snake in the water and bush area. They are urging people to keep an eye out and to stay well away if they do see the […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 2:28pm‘You’re not a good drummer’: A Tassie neighbourhood is divided after a resident received an aggressive letter complaining about their 14-year-old son’s drumming practices. The anonymous letter, sent to the boy’s parents, accuses the teenager of creating “intrusive and offensively loud” noise and demands they invest in soundproofing for their drumming shed. “Whilst you may […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 6:30amHobart and Fern Tree residents are being urged to be on the lookout for a flowering, highly invasive alpine weed that is threatening to take over the slopes of the iconic kunanyi/Mount Wellington. The City of Hobart wants the Orange Hawkweed, a plant that is running rampant on the mountain and destroying native vegetation, gone. […]
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