Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rainfall are all possible across much of Tasmania’s north this afternoon, as a severe weather front moves across the state. The North and North East areas, including Launceston, are expected to be impacted early on Wednesday afternoon. “Thunderstorms and a chance of hail are predicted from about 2pm until the late evening […]
Wed Dec 27, 2023 - 7:00amPolice have closed a rural road in the north of Tasmania this evening following the discovery of a deceased person in their vehicle. Lefroy Road, around 16km east of George Town, will remain shut for some time while investigators examine the scene. According to a spokesperson from Tasmania Police, there are “no suspicious circumstances, however the […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 5:30pmTasmania Zoo’s adorable meerkat couple Rose and Gilligan are celebrating the arrival of their meerkat pups. The new additions, who have yet to be named, were introduced in an official “baby announcement” and promise to bring joy and excitement to the zoo’s visitors. “After a 4 week wait we finally get to meet Rose & Gilligan’s […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 2:30pmTasmanian state schools are on track to break the record for the highest number of student suspensions in 2023. Department of Education data, as of October 9, shows there have been 8,772 suspensions in Tasmanian government schools, involving 3,943 students, surpassing the total number of suspensions for 2022 (8,873) and 2021 (8,478). Even Prep students, […]
Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 10:00amTasmanians can expect typical Christmas Day weather tomorrow, with warmer temperatures and cloudy skies forecast for much of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology are predicting slightly above-average weather conditions for Monday, with temperatures in the low-20s and around 2-4C warmer than average. “Isolated light showers. East to southeasterly winds, becoming fresh and gusty about the […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 5:00pmDevonport’s own Prema Smith, the owner of Prem’s Seafood Bar and Grill, is set to spread some festive cheer this Christmas Eve. Understanding the difficulties that the holiday season can bring, including financial strain and loneliness, Smith says he has decided to give back to the community in a unique way. From 5pm onwards this […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 12:12pmParamedics across Tasmania have started industrial action in response to the ongoing issue of ambulance ramping. The move coincides with the release of an interim action plan the state government have produced that aims to address the crisis, but it has been criticised as ‘just words’ that fail to address serious staffing issues affecting hospital and […]
Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 4:00amA Volunteer firefighter has been sentenced to a year-long home detention order for deliberately lighting fires in Tasmania’s north that he later helped fight. Louis George Taylor-Lawdorn was convicted of arson and burglary for incidents carried out across Rossarden in 2021. During a recent appearance at the Supreme Court in Burnie, the court heard how […]
Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 3:30pmMetro have confirmed all their buses across Tasmania will be free this Christmas Day. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said it means people will be able to travel for free to see family and friends or tour the state. “By providing a fare free Christmas Day we hope people will use our buses to travel safely […]
Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 1:32pmA Tasmanian man is just a day away from completing 100 half-marathons in 100 days, raising nearly $40,000 for Cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Foundation. Harry Woolley was inspired to challenge himself this year after his brother was diagnosed with cancer. “I want to do everything possible to reduce the fear and suffering my […]
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