Tasmania’s leading producer of medicinal cannabis is currently in the middle of a significant expansion project that will enable it to produce more than three times its current crop in the coming years. Cameras were granted access behind the security gates for a rare tour of the Tasmanian Botanics facility as the company aims to capture […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 5:00amThe Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed that they won’t be wearing their new Indigenous jersey at this weekend’s game following backlash from Tasmanian Aboriginal leaders. Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates designed the indigenous jersey for the team after being approached by the JackJumpers on social media, however the design’s use of ‘dot art’ has come under fire. […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 7:40pmAfter receiving a lifetime ban from Greyhound racing and losing his kennel licence, a ‘notorious’ Tasmanian trainer also looks set to be stripped of his top ‘Trainer of the Year’ award. Anthony Bullock has consistently claimed the ‘Leading Trainer’ title every year since 2014 and five times between 2008 and 2012, however, Independent MP Kristie […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 1:00pmTasmania Police are warning trick-or-treaters to stay safe tonight ahead of Halloween celebrations across the state. October 31 marks the eve of All Saints Day, a Christian feast that is known as Halloween and a popular celebration, particularly in the United States, where people dress up as monsters or other scary characters. Trick or treating, […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 12:45pmA credit of “around $30” is set to be applied to every Tasmanian household’s power bills this year as part of a $7.5 million electricity rebate after Hydro Tasmania recorded a pre-tax profit of $168 million. The state government announced the first Renewable Energy Dividend (RED) on Tuesday morning, with each household expected to receive […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 10:00amPopular 7 Tasmania weekend newsreader Louise Houbaer has confirmed she is just ‘weeks away’ from giving birth to her second child. Taking to her public Instagram page, Houbaer said her “new precious little possum” was “kicking so much” during Sunday night’s bulletin. “I’m wondering whether it could be seen through the screen,” Houbaer wrote. “It’s […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 9:30amA Tasmanian drug dealer had ‘just started’ selling cocaine when he was found with close to $20,000 in cash and almost 100 grams of the drug at a Midlands roadhouse, a court has heard. Then 23-year-old Stephan Hrvojevic was caught out after a police search of his car at a roadhouse near Kempton in November […]
Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 3:00amPeople across Tasmania have been stunned by a ‘spectacular’ shooting star display tonight. The meteor-type object was seen burning through the earth’s atmosphere by sky gazers across both Hobart and Launceston shortly after 9:20pm on Monday One Trevallyn resident said she saw the star shoot across the sky before ‘exploding’ a few seconds later. The […]
Mon Oct 30, 2023 - 9:34pmNew laws on firearms and family violence matters will be debated in the Tasmanian Parliament this week. Proposed changes to firearms laws include automatically refusing firearm licences for members of outlaw motorcycle gangs and creating a new offence for the unlawful possession of digital blueprints for manufacturing firearms. Leader of the House Felix Ellis said […]
Mon Oct 30, 2023 - 4:55pmTasmania’s economy has slipped to sixth place in the latest CommSec quarterly State of the States report. After being home to the country’s best-performing economy for 12 out of the past 15 reports, Tasmania has now recorded the slowest economic growth, down 0.7%, but still leads in equipment investment and dwelling starts. Labor’s Shadow Treasurer […]
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