Tasmanian GP and advocate for rural health Dr Dennis Pashen has tragically drowned while swimming off a beach in the state’s south this week. Dr Pashen “vanished from sight” while “swimming out to his dinghy” off Kingfisher Beach at South Bruny Island around 5pm on Thursday, police said. With a four-decade career in medicine, Dr […]
Sun Nov 26, 2023 - 4:00amA severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the north-eastern region of Tasmania tonight as wild weather threatens the area. The Bureau of Meteorology are warning residents that the storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours across the Devonport, George Town, Scottsdale and Bridport areas. […]
Sat Nov 25, 2023 - 11:45pmAn injured and “very feisty” Wedge-tailed Eagle has been discovered on a rural farm in Tasmania’s north-west this week, but wildlife carers are expressing concerns about her chances of recovery. Raptor Care North West were alerted to the injured bird on Thursday afternoon at a Flowerdale farm near Wynyard and say that after successfully capturing […]
Sat Nov 25, 2023 - 5:00amThe donut empire founded by North-West Tasmanian teen Sunny Beaston is set to close its doors, the 19-year-old has officially announced. ‘Beadoughs Donuts’ began as a pandemic passion project in 2020 when Sunny was just 16-years-old. In a post online, the teen has confirmed that he will be permanently closing the Burnie shop on December […]
Fri Nov 24, 2023 - 4:28pmThe top boss of Sharp Airlines has issued an apology to Tasmanians who rely on their vital flights that connect King Island with other destinations. In an open letter, Sharp CEO Alistair Dorward expressed the airline’s understanding that both people and businesses on the island rely on their services daily and “quite rightfully expect” flights […]
Fri Nov 24, 2023 - 10:30amThe Swifties, The Mutton Birds and The Devils are just a few of the nicknames suggested for Tasmania’s new AFL team. The Tasmanian Football Club launched a survey last week to gather public input on the team’s name, which they say has already attracted over 5,000 responses and a ‘wide variety’ of potential options. “We […]
Fri Nov 24, 2023 - 4:00amA Tasmanian man has tragically died after becoming trapped beneath a falling tree in the state’s north tonight. Emergency services were called to the scene in Golden Valley, a small rural area around 40km southwest of Launceston, shortly after 5pm on Thursday. Police say the 63-year-old man was found “trapped” beneath the tree on a […]
Thu Nov 23, 2023 - 9:10pmThe body of a swimmer who “vanished from sight” while swimming in waters off Bruny Island this afternoon has been found. The man aged in his 70s was last seen “swimming out to his dinghy” off Kingfisher Beach at South Bruny around 5pm on Thursday. Police say the rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene […]
Thu Nov 23, 2023 - 5:40pmThe delivery schedule for the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries is expected to be delayed, reportedly due to a shortage of both labour and steel. According to a Spirit of Tasmania spokesperson, the shortage is linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has disrupted the supply chain and will consequently lead to delayed arrivals […]
Thu Nov 23, 2023 - 4:00amA fleet of new mobile speed cameras deployed on roads across Tasmania are working to deter ‘bad driver behaviour’ as the number of fines issued surpasses 42,000. A government business scrutiny committee heard on Tuesday how the 16 automated traffic enforcement cameras have seen fines issued to 42,947 drivers for speeding since their introduction last year, […]
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