Tasmanian firefighters have paid tribute to a fallen Queensland firie who lost her life while battling a large factory fire in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane. Izabella Nash, an experienced firefighter, died in hospital overnight after sustaining critical injuries, while Lia Drew, a fellow firefighter, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. The […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 9:00pmA new documentary about Tasmania’s leading entrepreneur, Robert Clifford, is set to premiere on May 4 at the State Cinema in North Hobart. ‘The Bastard’s a Genius, the Robert Clifford Story’, traces Clifford’s journey from a disinterested schoolboy to a prophet of technological change who is working to convert the world’s marine industry to sustainable […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 7:30pmA second small hive beetle has been discovered in East Devonport, just 1.4km from where the first beetle was detected in March this year. This alarming news has come as a shock to beekeepers, but the Department of Natural Resources and Environment say Biosecurity Tasmania’s ‘intensive monitoring program’ has worked. “This detection does not indicate […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:00pmTasmania now officially has an AFL team! History has been made and the paperwork has been signed. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles made the official announcement at the North Hobart oval moments ago. The new ‘truly Tasmanian team’ will play games in the South, North and the […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 2:27pmFirefighters from Bagdad, Bridgewater and Brighton have rushed to Bagdad Primary School in Tasmania’s Midlands after a fire broke out earlier today. The Tasmania Fire Service say they were alerted to the fire by occupants at around 12pm, who noticed ‘smoke and flames’ coming from a building. The school has since urged parents to pick […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 12:56pmThe AFL is facing a legal battle with production giant Warner Brothers over the nickname for the new team in Tasmania. The studio has the commercial rights to the phrase “Tasmanian Devil”, which is also the name of a cartoon character developed by the company in the 1950s. While Tasmania’s under 18 team currently uses […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 7:00amIt’s official. Tasmania is today one step closer to being granted an AFL licence after all AFL club presidents voted unanimously to issue the game’s 19th licence. The licence now lies in the hands of the AFL commission for final approval. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is expected to officially announce the decision in Hobart later this […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 12:44pmConcerns are growing for the safety of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee, who has been missing for two days in Northern Tasmania. Police appealing for anyone with information to come forward to help locate her, after she was last seen around 8.15pm on 30 April near Tamar Street and Brisbane Street in Launceston. She is described as about […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 10:09amThe opening date for Tasmania’s first-ever TK Maxx store has finally been announced. The discount outlet for big brand name clothing, homewares and cosmetics will open at Glenorchy’s Northgate Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 1. The 1800 square metre store will employ around 50 local staff and will be the 76th TK Maxx outlet in […]
Tue May 2, 2023 - 8:30amSome North-East Tasmanian roads will soon have new speed limits in an effort to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents, according to RoadsTas. The changes will affect Elephant Pass Road and Gray Road and will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed. On Elephant Pass Road, RoadsTas will […]
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