Disney and Virgin Voyages are set to bring new cruise liners to Tasmania this season, attracting a bumper crop of tourists to Hobart and Burnie. With a capacity of 2,400 passengers, Disney’s Disney Wonder and Virgin’s Resilient Lady, boasting a capacity of 2,700, will make numerous stops across the state. Virgin plans to make 10 […]
Sun Sep 10, 2023 - 9:20amA spotted handfish, believed to be locally extinct in the Primrose Sands area near Hobart, has been discovered by a runner on a beach. The species, initially mistaken for a toadfish by the runner, has not been seen in the area for almost 20 years. Research technician Carlie Devine said the sighting ‘gives them cause’ […]
Sun Sep 10, 2023 - 5:00amA King Island farmer has been left astonished after finding a newborn calf with a mark on its head that resembles the shape of Tasmania. Anita Poulsen discovered the unique mark when she went to check on the Hereford and Angus cross calf last Friday. Poulsen shared pictures of the calf, named ‘Tassie’, with her friends at […]
Sat Sep 9, 2023 - 7:00amA Tasmanian man found with a hoard of stolen firearms and $150,000 worth of vehicles has been given a 15-month suspended prison sentence. Terry Carter pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, possession of stolen firearms and various summary charges, including theft, unlicensed firearm possession and drug-related offences in the Supreme Court on Friday. During a […]
Sat Sep 9, 2023 - 6:00amDozens of domestic flights bound for Tasmania have been affected by wild weather conditions at Sydney and Melbourne Airport’s today. 14 Hobart-bound flights experienced a delay or a cancellation on Friday, while Launceston saw 6 affected flights. “Due to strong winds and scattered storm cells, airlines have cancelled a number of domestic flights and there will be […]
Fri Sep 8, 2023 - 10:00pmTasmania’s Southern Cross Care, the state’s largest aged care provider, has agreed to reimburse staff almost $6.9 million after discovering a significant underpayment during an internal review. In August 2021, SCC self-reported the issue to the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying discrepancies in its payroll and human resources systems. 1,708 affected current and former employees are […]
Fri Sep 8, 2023 - 8:00amTasmanian artist Jamin has recently completed his latest mural titled ‘Water aka Liquid Gold’ in Geeveston. The mural, inspired by a photograph of the famous Hobart Rivulet platypus named Jeffrey, is proudly displayed on the wall of Pure Mist Water & Gin. “My goal for this painting was to meld the platypus, rocks and water […]
Fri Sep 8, 2023 - 7:00amThe Federal Government has pledged more than $2.1 million to protect the endangered Maugean skate and create a captive breeding program to save the species from extinction. The Maugean skate population in Macquarie Harbour is estimated to be less than 1000 due to low oxygen levels and poor water quality. The funding will be used […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 8:31amTwo missing walkers have been rescued from Quamby Bluff in Tasmania’s Golden Valley after they failed to return from a planned day trip. Search and Rescue crews, alongside the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter were deployed to search for the pair, who were reported missing around 10pm on Tuesday. Inspector Michael Johnston said the walkers spent the […]
Thu Sep 7, 2023 - 4:00amTalented young north-west coast teenager Samara Whitney is being remembered as a ‘charismatic, friendly, and compassionate’ person after passing suddenly. The Wynyard Football Club will be opening its doors on September 8th for anyone who wants to pay their respects. Known for her vibrant personality, Samara was a beloved player of the Wynyard Football Club […]
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