Tasmanian TikTok sensations The Fitzy Twins have shown off their impeccable newsreader impersonations on national television this morning, after building a massive following on social media for their uncanny talent and entertaining performances. With their flawless imitation of the newsreader voice, the Fitzy Twins have accumulated more than 4.3 million likes on TikTok since they […]
Tue May 16, 2023 - 9:31amThe wreck of a long-lost vessel that went missing off the coast of Tasmania almost 50 years ago has been found, ending a maritime mystery that had investigators baffled for decades! The MV Blythe Star, a 44-metre motor vessel, was a coastal freighter that vanished on its journey from Hobart to King Island on October […]
Mon May 15, 2023 - 3:25pmUPDATED: Tasmania’s Liberal Party has been thrown into minority after two backbenchers quit to sit as independents. The announcement was made this morning by Member for Lyons John Tucker and Member for Bass Lara Alexander. Speaking in Launceston, the pair confirmed they would be leaving the party over concerns surrounding a new $715m stadium to be […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:58amA student has been stabbed with a pair of scissors at Ulverstone Secondary College, according to Tasmania Police. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, has been deemed as a serious matter by the authorities, who are working closely with the school to gather information. The Department of Education, Children and Young People confirmed to […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 7:00amThe RACT has expressed concern after nearly $350 million was cut in federal funding for Tasmanian road infrastructure, as our state’s road network faces increasing pressure. RACT CEO Mark Mugnaioni has emphasized that road quality is a ‘significant factor in crashes’ and said that the decrease in infrastructure investment could have ‘serious consequences’. “Now is […]
Thu May 11, 2023 - 11:30amConcerns have been raised about the state of equipment at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) surgery theatres, after images emerged of duct tape wrapped around lighting machines. Both the Australian Nursing Midwifery Union and Labor have expressed concerns about the situation, with ANMF Tasmania secretary Emily Shepherd stating that the tape is “not covering general […]
Thu May 11, 2023 - 8:59amTwo sisters have bravely testified in a Tasmanian court recounting their efforts to stop a man from taking a penguin and its eggs from Low Head. The Launceston Magistrates Court heard from Cherie Phillips and Stacey Pendrey as witnesses in the trial of Mohamed Ali Taha, who is facing two charges of taking protected wildlife […]
Wed May 10, 2023 - 12:04pmTasmanian comedian Dan Taylor is taking the initiative to propose a theme song for the new Tasmanian AFL team, which he thinks should be named the ‘Tassie Turbochooks’. The idea comes as locals suggest alternative names for the team, including the ‘Pademelons’ and ‘Tassie Devils’, with the Devils being the current winner. However, Taylor believes […]
Tue May 9, 2023 - 1:01pmWarner Bros have confirmed they will permit the use of the name ‘Tasmanian Devils’ for our state’s new AFL team, according to Seven. They say the Tasmanian Devil is an ‘iconic Looney Tunes character’ and Warner Brothers ‘appreciates the AFL’s acknowledgement and respect’ of their trademark, explaining they are looking forward to a “happy solution” […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 7:13pmA young woman charged over a fatal road crash in Copping on Good Friday is now the subject of an arrest warrant after she failed to appear in court. Storm Cecilia Tientjes, 26, had been granted bail by the Supreme Court of Tasmania following the long weekend tragedy in which a woman lost her life […]
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