UPDATE – 10:30 PM: An 86-year-old woman has tragically lost her life in a single-vehicle accident on Bruny Island today. Police say the woman was driving a white Holden Barina hatch and possibly had a medical episode while heading southbound on Bruny Island Main Road, South Bruny shortly before 1 PM. The cause of the […]
Thu Mar 30, 2023 - 3:02pmPolice are appealing to the public for any information about the whereabouts of 69-year-old Maureen Bode, who left her home in Bellerive two days ago and was last seen in the Huonville area yesterday. Concerns are mounting for her welfare, and police are urging anyone who has seen her or knows of her whereabouts to […]
Sun Mar 19, 2023 - 2:24pmA family in Mountain River in the Huon Valley south of Hobart have been left devastated after a fire destroyed their home last night. Emergency services were called to Bennetts Road around 7:15PM to find the two-story residence engulfed in smoke. Despite the quick response from three fire crews from Huonville, Sandfly and Grove brigades, […]
Thu Mar 9, 2023 - 4:31pmMore than 500 properties are without power this morning after powerlines fell across the Huon Highway at Port Huon earlier today. The highway is currently closed while emergency services and contractors work to restore connectivity. Police say the road is expected to remain closed for several hours while the scene is cleared. The cause of […]
Sun Feb 26, 2023 - 9:00amA new charity house has hit the market in Cygnet, with its sale aimed at raising funds for Ryan Wiggins. The community and several local companies have come together to build the house from scratch, with proceeds going towards supporting Ryan’s recovery from a tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Saturday’s […]
Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 7:00amIs this the sad state of Tasmania’s housing market? The standalone garage of a Huonville property has been ‘converted’ into a home and has hit the market for $220 per week. The listing on Facebook Marketplace says while the garage includes a kitchen and bed, you’ll have to walk outside to the main house to […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:57amA car has burst into flames after a crash on the Huon Highway this afternoon. Police say the crash, involving a single vehicle, has blocked the highway between Lollara Road and Longley Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the scene is cleared. No serious injuries have been reported.
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 3:00pmFirefighters in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart, have contained a bushfire that broke out this morning. The fire was first reported shortly after 10am, with aerial crews quickly deployed to the scene. By 12:30pm, TasALERT reported that the fire had been successfully contained. Officials are reminding residents to remain vigilant and to report any […]
Tue Jan 17, 2023 - 1:12pmCelebrity Tassie chef Matthew Evans, known for his starring role on the hit 2010 SBS show Gourmet Farmer, has announced that he and his partner Sadie Chrestman will be leaving their successful farm-to-plate venture at their family farm. Fat Pig Farm, located in the picturesque Huon Valley south of Hobart, spans 70 acres of land […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 9:15pmSnug Beach, a popular spot for swimming and boating south of Hobart, has recently come under scrutiny from concerned residents. They are calling on the Kingborough council to install a pontoon, similar to the one at nearby Kingston Beach, in order to address safety concerns. Many teenagers have reportedly been spotted jumping from the existing […]
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