The Geminid meteor shower will be visible across most of the country and even Tasmania in the early hours of Thursday 14 and Friday 15 December. This year’s meteor shower is predicted to be the best in a very long time, with no moon to obstruct the view. The prime time to witness the shower […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 11:00amUpdated 9:30am, Wednesday 13 December: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are expected to smash Tasmania this afternoon, with the State Emergency Service (SES) again warning people to “be prepared”. SES Assistant Director Leon Smith expects the “significant weather system”, which is forecast for much of the state, to potentially bring flash flooding to some areas. “The […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 6:30pmThey have been bringing shows to Hobart for over a decade, but after their recent application for government funding was denied, the curtain may be closing on the Blue Cow Theatre Company for the final time. The Blue Cow Board say an “unsuccessful” recent attempt at securing funding has led them to decide not to […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 9:05amThe community of Sassafras, along with a very familiar roadside icon, gathered to celebrate the life of the late farmer Rick Rockliff on Monday. Rick Rockliff, a pioneer of the poppy industry and a beloved member of the community, passed away in late November after a brief battle with cancer. Among the guests was Tasmania’s […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 7:00amSome of the best Tasmanian-made shows and documentaries to grace our screens this year have received top nominations at the annual Screen Producers Australia awards. The mysterious crime drama ‘Bay of Fires’, which follows a woman who was forced to move her young family to the West Coast of Tasmania, is among the nominations in […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 4:00amAmerican singer Harry Connick Jr has paid a visit to Hobart’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary over the weekend to spend time with a Tasmanian devil. The star, who most recently headlined ‘Australian Idol,’ met up with Bonorong director Greg Irons to learn more about Tasmanian wildlife. “Dreams come true! I saw a Tasmanian devil,” Connick Jr […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 11:55amA drunk motorist who overtook police before ‘swerving all over’ a Tasmanian highway and narrowly avoiding other drivers has been arrested. The Sassafras man overtook officers who were out on patrol on the Bass Highway at Don around 9pm on Saturday night before “swerving over the road” in front of them. Acting Sergeant Samantha Hardy […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 11:30amMuch of Tasmania is expected to sweat through a severe heatwave this week, with a warning in place for the first few days. Temperatures in the state’s north-west will reach around 27°C in Smithton and 26°C in Sheffield, while other parts of the state, including Launceston and Hobart, will see temperatures in the 30s. “Maximum […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 5:00amHundreds have hit the streets of Richmond to turn back time in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the historic Richmond Bridge foundation stone being laid this weekend. Locals dusted off vintage cars, period gowns and other displays for the Richmond Bicentenary event, celebrating Australia’s oldest bridge. Over 70 events, exhibits and festivals will be […]
Sun Dec 10, 2023 - 10:00pmTasmania’s Attorney-General will move that Justice Geason be suspended when Parliament reconvenes next week. Supreme Court Judge Gregory Geason was charged with assault and emotional abuse last Friday and under current legislation, can’t be stood down easily. Court documents released following his initial appearance in the Hobart Magistrates Court reveal ‘persistent yelling and screaming’ allegations and […]
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