A Tasmanian company has secured a contract to construct seven ferries to be deployed in Sydney. Richardson Devine Marine, a shipbuilder based in Hobart, has been awarded the tender for building the vessels, marking a major coup for the company and the state. The ferries, which will be destined for the Parramatta River, are being […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 10:30amBest known for their 1982 hit ‘Solid Rock’, Australian band Goanna has returned with its first single in 25 years, and it’s all about the Tarkine rainforest in North West Tasmania. The band’s latest single, called “takayna,” is named after the palawa word for the forest and will be released digitally on July 1st by […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 8:15amA elderly walker who became lost during “challenging” weather conditions on Sunday afternoon has been rescued after a large search overnight. Police say the 82-year-old man lost his way near Walkers Lookout on Flinders Island during a cold night with “strong winds, small hail and driving rain.” SES, Parks and Wildlife Service staff and the […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 5:01pmTasmania’s health system has received a digital upgrade with the implementation of a new eReferral system across the state’s four hospitals. The move aims to remove the need for physical referrals, which have traditionally been written by hand, scanned and sent via email or fax. Instead, the eReferral system will be used for clinicians and […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 4:52pmThe Tassie footy community is gearing up for a massive triple-header at North Hobart oval this Saturday, where Tasmania will take on Queensland. Supporters of the newly announced Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team are preparing to show their support for our state at the game. Tasmanian AFL legend Nick Probert says the opportunity for […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 3:18pmA homeless man has died after he was hit by a freight train in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say the 36-year-old man, who was trespassing, had climbed over fencing to enter the restricted area of the Burnie rail yard when the fatal accident occurred around 4:55am. According to Detective-Inspector Steve Jones, the man was […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 2:11pmTasmanian-born Bachelor in Paradise star Connor Canning has announced he and his partner of 4 years, Mary Vitrino, are engaged! The pair shared a magical video of his violin-led proposal at Hobart’s Grand Chancellor – which has since gone viral on social media. Conor and Mary first met on the 2020 season of Bachelor in […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 1:46pmThe Bicheno Golf Club is reeling after a recent break-in that saw the club’s safe cleaned out. Club president Peter Wight says “a substantial” amount of money was taken overnight on Thursday, June 22, with the funds serving a variety of purposes for the club, including the bar float, tour money, and gift cards given […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:15amTasmania’s thriving salmon industry has been identified as a key driver of the state’s regional economy, according to a new report from Deloitte. The report was commissioned by Salmon Tasmania, representing major producers Tassal, Huon Salmon, and Petuna. The industry generated over $770 million in 2022 alone, with more than 5100 jobs indirectly supported. Salmon […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 8:15amMainland states are keeping a close eye on Tasmania’s innovative school lunch project, which delivered 78,832 meals to hungry Tassie students at 15 schools in 2022. The project, which was founded by School Food Matters and funded by the Tasmanian Government and a philanthropist, caters to kids from Kindergarten right through to grade 10. In […]
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