Police have confirmed the man killed in Granton near Bridgewater last night was Nicholas Scott, the prisoner who escaped custody from the Royal Hobart Hospital overnight. Police attended the property and located the body of a deceased man outside the residence and another man inside with head injuries. The injured man was transported to the […]
Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 11:33amPolice have confirmed a man has died and another man has suffered head injuries after an incident at Granton in the early hours of this morning. Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots ring out around 1 AM at the property near the Bridgewater Bridge before Police and Ambulance crews rushed to the scene. On arrival, authorities found […]
Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 5:21amUPDATE 3AM: Scott has been located by Police after he escaped prison custody earlier this evening. More to come… EARLIER: A manhunt is underway after a prisoner escaped custody in Hobart tonight. Nicholas Aaron Scott escaped from custody while receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time ago around 10:50 PM. Police say […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 11:51pmA busy and vital link in Hobart will close for almost four weeks from Tuesday while major safety works are undertaken. The month-long $850,000 Proctors Road project includes a new rockfall fence, improved line markings and guardrails, alongside road repairs and resurfacing. The City of Hobart say the upgrades are needed due to the high […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:45pmA warning has been issued over a bushfire that is currently burning near the East Derwent Highway in Bridgewater today. Authorities say there is no immediate threat to communities, however warn there may be smoke, ash, and embers visible across Gagebrook, Bridgwater, Brighton and Honeywood. “People traveling in the area should be careful if driving […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 10:41amHobart is experiencing ‘alarmingly high’ levels of pollen this summer. 🐝🌾 Earlier this week, pollen levels in the city reached over 400 grains per cubic meter, with around 216 grains per cubic meter recorded on the weekend. According to allergy experts, levels above 100 grains per cubic meter are considered extreme and can pose a […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:00amHundreds of Hobartians packed into the UniBar in Sandy Bay on Saturday night to ring in 2023 at Vandemonian’s New Years Party – headlined by Mallrat & What So Not and supported by local group Lennon Wells. Can you spot anyone you know in these pics? 👀
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 6:43pmThousands of passengers have packed Hobart Airport on New Year’s Day, with long lines and overcrowding causing delays for many travellers starting their 2023 vacations. The security checkpoint has a large queue, with some travellers complaining of waits of up to 30 minutes – while the security line extends to the airport cafe and into the […]
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 2:52pmA small Hobart suburb has been rocked by a devastating inferno overnight – with a house going up in flames just after the clock struck midnight to signal in 2023. Neighbours of the Mary’s Hope Road property in Rosetta watched in horror as the fire raged on, engulfing the home in a sea of orange […]
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 1:23pmGet ready Hobart, because the city is set to ring in the New Year with a bang! 🎆🤩 Hobart pet owners are being urged to prepare their animals ahead of the city’s epic New Years firework display tonight, with fireworks set to go off at 9:30 PM and midnight. Viewing spots for the fireworks include […]
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