A new Tasmanian wolf spider species has been discovered by a museum collections officer during a recent research mission in the state’s North. QVMAG’s Simon Fearn found the new spider species while light-trapping for moths and insects near George Town last summer. Hunting around with a head torch on, he noticed the shine of spider eyes […]
Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 12:30pmRemains have been found in the search for missing Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. Northern District Commander Kate Chambers said the remains were located on a bush track during an extensive ground and air search this afternoon. Chambers said while the remains have not yet been forensically confirmed, they are “believed to be human remains”. READ MORE: […]
Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 9:27pmA convicted Tasmanian murderer has lodged a discrimination complaint against Risdon Prison, claiming he was victimised. Eggs and Bacon Bay man Stuart Barry Russell was sentenced to 22 years in jail for murdering his landlord Brett Williams in 2011. Russell stabbed Williams multiple times and then attempted to set his body on fire. In a complaint […]
Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 5:15pmTasmanian fishers are fighting back against proposed changes to slash Southern Calamari catch limits. The State Government’s proposal to reduce catch limits for amateur anglers by 50% has sparked outrage among recreational fishers, who argue its the commercial fishers that need to be reined in. TARFish chief executive Jane Gallichan said reductions to the daily […]
Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 5:00amTasmania’s Governor Barbara Baker has officially sworn in the states new Ministerial Cabinet at a ceremony at Hobart’s Government House afternoon. Guy Barnett is now Tasmania’s Health Minister, replacing Premier Jeremy Rockliff who stepped down from the position last week. Nic Street has taken on Housing and Construction as well as Stadia and Events, while […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 4:58pmKey Tasmanian landmarks will turn blue tonight in memory of the hundreds of Australians who lose their lives to drowning each year. Royal Life Saving Australia’s Justin Scarr said “anyone can drown, but no one should”. “Whether you are eight months old or eighty, living in a capital city or a country town, drowning is […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 1:30pmTwo Tasmanian paramedics are preparing to jet off to Ukraine as volunteers with Frontline Medics. Dave Brown and Mattie Pickering will spend a month in the war-torn country, providing supplies and care to Ukrainians living in the conflict zone. Heading directly to the frontline, both paramedics are self-funding their $10,000 trip each and hope to gain valuable […]
Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 7:00amTasmania’s newest retreat in the state’s oldest National Park has opened after close to 10 years of hard work. Located about 1 hour north-west of Hobart in the Derwent Valley, the new Mount Field Retreat boasts ‘some of the most breathtaking wilderness experiences’ in Tasmania. Spearheaded by Rachel and Greg Power, the development contains multiple one […]
Mon Jul 24, 2023 - 5:18pmA newly-released ABC drama series filmed on Tasmania’s West Coast is copping significant criticism from viewers. In the show ‘Bay of Fires’, Anika Van Cleef – played by Marta Dusseldorp, a successful and powerful CEO, faces betrayal from her partner, Johann, leading to an attempted murder plot against her and her children. To evade the […]
Mon Jul 24, 2023 - 6:00amA newly-released ABC drama series filmed on Tasmania’s West Coast is copping significant criticism from viewers. In the show ‘Bay of Fires’, Anika Van Cleef – played by Marta Dusseldorp, a successful and powerful CEO, faces betrayal from her partner, Johann, leading to an attempted murder plot against her and her children. To evade the […]
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