Hobart’s kunanyi/Mount Wellington was thrust onto the world stage during Apple’s latest iPhone event this morning. With over 22 million viewers on YouTube alone, the ‘Wonderlust’ event featured kunanyi in an off-the-grid emergency and find-my-via-satellite SOS demonstration. Apple says that the satellite features, which have been available on the iPhone 14 for several months now, […]
Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 9:45amAfter a careful selection process, Tasmania’s new AFL club has announced its inaugural board of directors. The nine-person board is made up of leaders in various fields including finance, leadership, community engagement and football. Chairman Grant O’Brien says the board, which was agreed upon by the AFL and Tasmanian government, aims to establish a successful […]
Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 5:00amTasmania is set to experience above-average temperatures this September, with conditions expected to linger around the low to mid-20s. The warm weather comes after a chilly start to the week, with some areas dropping below zero degrees – including a temperature of -6.6°C in Liawenee on Monday – and is expected to continue for most […]
Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 4:30amProsthetic limbs have been mistakenly thrown away at Tasmanian hospitals, causing distress to the affected individuals and raising concerns about the practices within prosthetic services. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff apologised to one of the affected individuals in parliament this morning and acknowledged the need for improvement within Prosthetic Services Tasmania. “It is totally unacceptable. I […]
Tue Sep 12, 2023 - 3:00pmA giant freshwater crayfish has been rescued from the middle of a busy Tasmanian tourist route while attempting to cross the road. Parks and Wildlife Field Officers Frank Bird and Matty Thompson found the giant crayfish on Sumac Road while driving the takayna/Tarkine Loop. Reportedly trying to get to another stream, Bird and Thompson pulled over and relocated the […]
Tue Sep 12, 2023 - 10:42amAn independent review of the Launceston General Hospital’s emergency department will now include all four of Tasmania’s public hospitals. The review was initially proposed by the Labor party and opposed by the government and independent John Tucker but was supported by the rest of the crossbench. Health Minister Guy Barnett argued against the review, stating […]
Tue Sep 12, 2023 - 9:00amThe latest CSIRO Healthy Diet Score report has revealed that Tasmanian’s have the worst diets in Australia. Despite having access to high-quality fresh produce, Tasmania is falling short in adopting a balanced diet. The average diet score for Tasmanians is 54 out of 100, just meeting the national dietary recommendations. CSIRO Research Scientist Dr Gilly […]
Tue Sep 12, 2023 - 8:30amAn entire island, complete with its own penguin colony, is for sale on Tasmania’s east coast. Currently home to a $3,000-a-night luxury retreat, the 6,750 square metre Picnic Island, near Wineglass Bay and the town of Coles Bay, will soon be sold for a figure believed to be around $5 million. Owner Clem Newton-Brown says […]
Tue Sep 12, 2023 - 6:30amA Tasmanian photographer has won a major national environmental award worth over $10,000 for his photography of Platypus in the Hobart Rivulet. Pete Walsh competed against two other finalists, NSW’s Miimi Aboriginal Organisation and Yarra Valley ECOSS, to win the Canon Oceania Grants program’s land environmental category. The winning project, ‘Hobart Rivulet Platypus,’ highlights the […]
Mon Sep 11, 2023 - 5:00am21 unregistered firearms are now off Tasmania’s streets after a mobile amnesty days in Bridgewater and Glenorchy over the weekend. Senior Constable Paul Hyland said 2 pistols, 6 shotguns, 7 rifles, 2 air rifles and 4 gel blaster imitation assault rifles were surrounded. “It’s pleasing that over the last three weekends Tasmanians have taken the […]
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