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Metro buses to be free across Tasmania on Christmas Day

Metro have confirmed all their buses across Tasmania will be free this Christmas Day. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said it means people will be able to travel for free to see family and friends or tour the state. “By providing a fare free Christmas Day we hope people will use our buses to travel safely […]

Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 1:32pm
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Tasmanian man raises $40,000 running 100 half marathons in 100 days

A Tasmanian man is just a day away from completing 100 half-marathons in 100 days, raising nearly $40,000 for Cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Foundation. Harry Woolley was inspired to challenge himself this year after his brother was diagnosed with cancer. “I want to do everything possible to reduce the fear and suffering my […]

Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 4:07pm
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Tasmania’s newest nude beach to open at First Little Beach in Boobyalla Bay

You could soon be able to legally drop your jocks and swim at one beach in Tasmania’s north, with the local council officially designating it as the state’s newest nude beach. West Tamar Councillors approved the transformation of the secluded First Little Beach at Boobyalla Bay, located within Narawntapu National Park, into a ‘clothing-optional’ beach […]

Wed Dec 20, 2023 - 5:00am
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Tasmania Fire Service expands aircraft fleet to 15 ahead of intense bushfire season

The Tasmania Fire Service has launched its 15-strong aircraft fleet ahead of the upcoming bushfire season, which is expected to be ‘more difficult and extreme’ than years gone by. The fleet, increased from 12 last year, includes specialist planes and helicopters that are capable of carrying up to 3,000 litres of water. “Our fleet includes a mix […]

Tue Dec 19, 2023 - 8:00pm
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Tasmanian orchards picking 4-5 tonnes of cherries daily ahead of Christmas

Cherry season is well underway across the state, with around four to five tonnes being picked every day in the lead up to Christmas. Cherries Tasmania in Old Beach is one of the state’s largest cherry orchards and has around 80 hectares of fruit under nets and over 100,000 trees – much of which will […]

Tue Dec 19, 2023 - 5:00am
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Tasmanian exports to soar with $86 million in deals secured at Chinese expo

Tasmanian food and beverage companies have struck gold at a recent International Import Expo in Shanghai, with several securing multi-million-dollar deals with Chinese buyers. Agreements totalling $86 million were signed by four Tasmanian producers, who jetted off to the expo with local products including seafood, fresh fruits, whisky, wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Premier and Minister […]

Tue Dec 19, 2023 - 4:00am
Football

Tasmanian football duo Brooke Barwick and Georgia Clark achieve dream AFLW selection

Tasmanian football players Brooke Barwick and Georgia Clark have experienced their “dream come true” moment tonight after both were selected as the states newest AFLW draftees. The Tasmania Devils pair, who have been teammates since their junior days at the Glenorchy Football Club, had been widely expected to be chosen in this year’s draft. Barwick was […]

Mon Dec 18, 2023 - 10:00pm
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Neil the Seal: Tasmania’s 600kg resident elephant seal becomes online sensation

Our very own Neil the Seal has become an online sensation, with his latest visit to a small Tasmanian town racking up millions of views and earning him thousands of new followers. The 600kg elephant seal, known affectionately as Neil, has been a regular to the state’s beaches in recent years, but has just recently become achieved […]

Sun Dec 17, 2023 - 9:30pm
Courts and Crime

Hit-and-run driver remains at large after tourist dies in serious Tasmanian crash

The search for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash in north-west Tasmania on Friday that left a Malaysian tourist dead and two others injured is continuing. The tourist, who was in Tasmania to take part in a motorcycle tour of the state, was killed around 9:25am near Yolla on the Murchison […]

Sun Dec 17, 2023 - 7:00pm
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10-day countdown: What to expect for Christmas day weather in Tasmania

With just 10 days to go, are you wondering how the weather will be across Tasmania on Christmas Day? If the AccuWeather long-range forecast is anything to go by, then much of the state will be gifted a mostly sunny, perfectly fine day. In Hobart, the temperature is expected to reach a pleasant 21°C with […]

Fri Dec 15, 2023 - 7:30pm