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Tracker dogs trained for remote rescues by helicopter crew

Two Tasmanian tracking dogs are now helicopter-ready after undertaking flight familiarisation training with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew. The pair, Haggis and Shae, belong to dedicated Search and Rescue volunteer Peter Hofto who Tasmania Police say has been instrumental in numerous successful searches across the state. The recent training sessions focused on winch and hover exit operations, ensuring […]

Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 4:00pm

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Migrating whales making a splash in Tasmanian waters

Migrating whales are currently passing through Tasmanian waters, on route to their calving and socialisation areas. Dr Kris Carlyon from the Marine Conservation Program (MCP) said this year’s sightings of both Southern Right and Humpback Whales have started. “This year’s season started in late May and there has been a steady increase in sightings,” Dr […]

Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 10:17am

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Tasmanian’s among the top cannabis and alcohol consumers in Australia: Report

Tasmanians are the largest consumers of cannabis and the second largest of alcohol, new wastewater analysis has found. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission have revealed that the latest testing ranks Tasmania first nationally in capital city consumption of cannabis and oxycodone. Tasmania is also the second highest consumer of alcohol and MDMA. Acting ACIC CEO […]

Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 10:00am

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Tasmanian man left stranded on driveway after hospital discharge

Concerns have been raised after a Tasmanian man who can’t walk was “dumped’ in the rain on his driveway after being discharged from hospital. Reg Rollins suffered a fall and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment last year. However, when it came time for his discharge, the hospital claimed that they lacked […]

Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 7:00am

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No link found between final CCTV vehicle and missing Tasmanian teenager

The final vehicle captured on CCTV near the location missing Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen ‘has no link’ to her disappearance, Police say. In late May, Police called for the drivers of three vehicles that were seen in the area of Henry Street around 9pm on 30 April to come forward. “It is possible […]

Tue Jul 11, 2023 - 2:58pm

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Family shack in Tasmania’s highlands destroyed after early morning fire

A family shack in Tasmania’s Highlands has been destroyed after a fire this morning. While the main property at the address on Highland Lakes Road in Miena was completely destroyed, Firefighters from six stations managed to save a second building nearby. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. No one was present at the address […]

Tue Jul 11, 2023 - 1:30pm

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Luxury Hobart Hotel crowned Tasmania’s best development

Hobart’s Tasman Hotel has been awarded the title of Tasmania’s best development at the nation’s most prestigious property awards. The luxurious hotel located in the heart of Hobart is now a finalist for the Development of the Year award. The Tasman Hotel, which opened in December 2021, features 152 guest rooms and stands out for […]

Tue Jul 11, 2023 - 11:00am

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‘Strange lights’ in Tasmanian sky dazzle drivers

A new fleet of Starlink internet satellites have once again dazzled Tasmanians driving home from work this evening, with hundreds of people from Hobart to Devonport taking to social media to find out ‘what the lights were’ shortly after 6 PM. The small satellites orbit together when they are first launched, before being deployed for […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 6:33pm

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Tasmanian police officer saves man from crocodile attack on NT vacation

A Tasmanian Police officer on holiday with her family in the Northern Territory has helped save a man who was attacked by a crocodile today. North-West Detective Taneka Starr said she was swimming with about 80 other people at Wangi Falls an hour south of Darwin when the “pretty terrifying experience” unfolded. “My family and children […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 5:38pm

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Search of remote Tasmanian bush for missing Belgian tourist called off

Tasmania Police have “formally suspended” the significant search for missing tourist Celine Cremer, who was last seen in the Waratah area on Tasmania’s West Coast. SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue personnel, ATVs, drones and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had all joined in the search for the 31-year-old Belgium tourist, who vanished in the Philosophers Falls […]

Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 3:08pm