Tasmania has clinched a historic victory at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival held in Brisbane. For the first time ever, the Tasmanian Devils triumphed in the Grand Final, securing a nail-biting 34/30 win that was assured in a dramatic last quarter. Coming from behind to topple South Australia by a slender margin of four points […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 6:15pmThe Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for hikers planning wilderness adventures in Central and Western Tasmania this weekend. Snowfall is expected to reach as low as 600m in some areas, making mountains on the West Coast cold and dangerous. The BOM predicts that the “hazardous conditions” will worsen from Saturday afternoon through to […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 11:00amMetro bus mechanics have taken to the streets to rally community support for a new pay deal, chanting the message ‘Fund, Fix and Save Metro’. Jacob Batt, a representative from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, argues that supporting mechanics will lead to more buses back on the road and reduce cancellations. “The public are sick and […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 5:00amThe Tasmanian JackJumpers have won their second consecutive home game of the season, beating the Illawarra Hawks 103 to 73. It’s the Jackies third win of the season, beating Melbourne United 80 to 75 on October 8 and the Sydney Kings 80 to 72 on October 6. The JackJumpers will next face off South East […]
Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 9:18pmWitnesses and individuals with information into the alleged Paul Reynolds Tasmania Police pedophilia scandal have been urged to come forward. An independent review, led by Tasmanian barrister Regina Weiss, into the allegations will begin today following revelations that Senior Sergeant Reynolds was given a full police funeral despite known pedophilia allegations against him. Submissions from […]
Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 4:30amLabor will move a no-confidence motion against Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff when parliament resumes next week. Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly Dean Winter says, come Tuesday, the “Premier that is presiding over one of the most unstable governments in living memory” will be ‘put to the test’. “This level of uncertainty […]
Wed Oct 11, 2023 - 4:30amHobart’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary have put the call out this Animal Road Accident Awareness Day to encourage Tasmanian drivers to slow down from dusk to dawn. Teaming up with the RACT, Bonorong’s dedicated wildlife rescuers say the roadkill crisis plaguing Tasmania is ‘alarming’. A month-long campaign has been launched, aimed at encouraging drivers to exercise […]
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - 5:11pmIn just 25 days, a specialist Police taskforce with the goal of removing repeat offenders from Tasmania’s streets has charged 73 people with 342 offences. Taskforce Saturate picked up the criminals committing crimes including assault, robbery, burglary, breach of bail, dangerous driving, evade police, disqualified driving and disorderly behaviour offences as well as firearm, drug and family […]
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - 11:55amThe massive 12.4ha site in Ravenswood is waiting Council approval
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - 4:00amLabor Leader Rebecca White has confirmed that the party will provide a pair in parliament when it returns, meaning one of their members will be removed from the chamber to even the field. “We need Parliament to be able to return without any further delay,” White said. “We’ve had enormous disruption over the course of […]
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