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Courts and Crime

Reckless NYE Driver Caught 4X Legal Alcohol Limit

A 64-year-old Hobart woman has been disqualified from driving for a period of 12 months after being detected driving with four times the legal blood alcohol limit. Police received reports of a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner on the Brooker Highway in Glenorchy around 1 PM. Upon intercepting the woman, it was discovered that […]

Sat Dec 31, 2022 - 3:46pm
Courts and Crime

Manhunt After Three Evade Hobart Police

A search is underway for a suspect who ran from Police after ‘driving erratically’ on Hobart’s Eastern Shore today. The suspect was seen driving with two other individuals in a green Nissan Pulsar in the Risdon Vale area at around 11am when police attempted to pull them over. However, due to the driver’s behaviour, officers […]

Fri Dec 30, 2022 - 12:18pm
Courts and Crime

Hobart Thief Charged After $200k Burglary

A Hobart thief who stole close to $200K worth of jewellery from a Salamanca store has been arrested and charged by Police this afternoon. The 39-year-old man from Clarendon Vale was found to be behind ‘multiple significant thefts’, and was arrested after allegedly committing another burglary at a Sandy Bay supermarket today, where he targeted […]

Thu Dec 29, 2022 - 8:45pm
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Tasmanian Devil Found Under Hobart Couch

A Hobart family had a surprise visitor this week when a Tasmanian devil broke into their home and hid under their couch! Kirsten Lynch and her family were alerted to the unexpected guest by their barking dog, telling the ABC the family took refuge on top of their dining table while her husband chased the […]

Thu Dec 29, 2022 - 3:45pm
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Hobart Records Hottest Night In 100 Years

Hobart has just recorded its HOTTEST December night in more than 100 years!  The Bureau of Meteorology say temperatures didn’t drop below 22.9 degrees all night last night, with the city sitting on close to 30 degrees at 9am! The record breaking temp comes just weeks after Hobart recorded its coldest December day in 50 […]

Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 9:46am
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Comanche Wins Sydney To Hobart Race

The Andoo Comanche has won line honours in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart race, completing the 628-nautical-mile (1,200km) course in just under 1 day and 12 hours! John Winning Jr and his skilled crew guided the Comanche to victory, beating 108 other boats to the finish line on the River Derwent. 
While race officials initially […]

Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 1:01am
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Hobart Heatwave Sends Hundreds To The Beach

Hobart residents have swarmed the city’s beaches today as heatwave temperatures reach a scorching 30 degrees! Crowds of all ages have come out to take advantage of the warm weather, with some choosing to swim and others simply sitting and enjoying the view. The heatwave has brought some welcome sunshine before cloudy and windy weather […]

Tue Dec 27, 2022 - 3:15pm
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Meteor Snapped In The Sky Above Hobart

Did you catch the meteor over Tassie last night? 🌠✨ This ‘once in a lifetime’ photo of the meteor passing over Hobart was snapped by Qiang Hu from the summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington at just the right moment!

Tue Dec 27, 2022 - 12:50pm
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Thousands Shop In Hobart This Boxing Day

Thousands of people have flocked to shops around hobart today, eager to make the most of the biggest Boxing Day sales in three years. The city was bustling with activity as shoppers hunted for bargains on clothing, electronics, and other popular items. According to experts, Australians are expected to spend a record $23.5 billion during […]

Mon Dec 26, 2022 - 3:34pm
Road Incidents

Christmas Day Crash Injures Tassie Motorcyclist

A Tassie motorcyclist has been injured following an accident on the Channel Highway this afternoon. Police and Emergency services arrived at the scene of the crash at Bonnet Hill shortly before 2pm, and say the male rider has sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling […]

Sun Dec 25, 2022 - 2:04pm