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Cam River bridge to open to one lane of Bass Highway traffic this morning

The new Cam River bridge in Tasmania’s north-west is finally set to open to traffic after several delays and months of construction. Westbound traffic on the Bass Highway will transition onto the new $20 million bridge from 6am this morning, while eastbound traffic will have to wait a few more weeks yet. Night works will […]

Thu Jan 25, 2024 - 4:00am
Road Incidents

Bass Highway blocked after truck trailer rolls at Sulphur Creek

The Bass Highway is blocked and traffic is being diverted after a truck trailer flipped at Sulphur Creek this morning. Police say the highway is blocked near the roundabout with Preservation Drive between Burnie and Penguin. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and to anticipate delays until the scene is cleared. No serious […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 11:00am
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Watch: Orcas spotted in waters off Tasmania’s north-west coast

Killer whales (Orcas) have been spotted in waters off Tasmania’s north-west coast in recent days, with the close encounter captured in incredible footage. The pod of what appears to be at least two Orcas were spotted near Sisters Beach north west of Wynyard.

Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 3:55am
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New $19m Bass Highway bridge across Cam River to open in coming weeks

A new $19m bridge in Tasmania’s north-west is set to open soon, easing frustrations about safety and travel times on the Bass Highway. The new Cam River Bridge features wider lanes, a cycling lane, a pedestrian pathway and is higher and wider than the original. Westbound lanes between Cooee and Wynyard are set to open […]

Sun Jan 21, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime

Bandidos gang link: Man arrested in Devonport allegedly found with illegal gel blaster and drugs

An illegal gel blaster and various drugs were allegedly uncovered during an early morning raid at a home in Tasmania’s north yesterday. Dozens of police units from the Drugs and Firearms Unit and the Western Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at the Devonport home around 5am on Friday. Police allege that several items […]

Sat Jan 20, 2024 - 9:00am
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Wings Wildlife Park turns to the public for help naming two new Tasmanian devils

Two mischievous little Tasmanian devils are on the hunt for their official names after they were unexpectedly born in the state’s north-west. Wings Wildlife Park recently welcomed the two male devils into their family and has now turned to the public for their name suggestions. Ian Waller from the park said naming new arrivals is […]

Fri Jan 19, 2024 - 4:30am
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