Two little penguins have been found dead with injuries ‘consistent with a dog attack’ at Hellyer Beach in North-West Tasmania. The Circular Head Council say they were notified about the penguin deaths by the Parks and Wildlife Service in mid-April after a resident found them on the beach. “Investigations by Parks and Wildlife Officers and necropsy […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 3:00pmThe Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning to residents of Tasmania to brace themselves for an icy weekend as certain areas of the state are expected to experience snow and frost. According to the BOM, temperatures are expected to drop below average for this time of year, and frost and snowfall are anticipated across […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 2:09pmA Tasmanian man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing and accessing child abuse material. The 45-year-old man appeared in the Hobart Supreme Court in late April where he faced charges for uploading the material on social media between 2016 and 2020. According to the Australian […]
Mon May 1, 2023 - 1:17pmPolice have confirmed a man has died after falling overboard from the Spirit of Tasmania off the coast of Geelong this evening. Victoria Police told Pulse the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The ship is now returning to the port. EARLIER: A person has […]
Sun Apr 30, 2023 - 10:02pmUPDATED 10PM: Police have confirmed a man has died after falling overboard from the Spirit of Tasmania off the coast of Geelong this evening. Victoria Police tell Pulse the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The ship is now returning to the port. EARLIER: A […]
Sun Apr 30, 2023 - 9:22pmA proposal to transform a deconsecrated church into a residential dwelling and visitor accommodation has sparked controversy in the small Tasmanian town of Pipers River. The planning application, submitted by the developers of the St Albans Anglican Church on School Road, seeks to convert the church’s space into a bedroom, bathroom, and open-plan living area. […]
Sun Apr 30, 2023 - 3:39pmPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged an additional $240 million to the state government to build a new stadium in Hobart, which is set to pave the way for Tasmania’s own AFL team. The stadium funding will go towards ‘redeveloping Hobart’s waterfront’, including refreshing crown land from Macquarie Point to Regatta Point, core funding for […]
Sat Apr 29, 2023 - 9:57amResidents in parts of Southern Tasmania are being warned to brace themselves for a bout of wild weather, as a deep low-pressure system sweeps across the southwest of Tasmania. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds, saying gusts of up to 100 km/h possible in some areas around the […]
Fri Apr 28, 2023 - 10:50amTasmanians are being reminded not to interfere with working dogs while they are on the job this International Guide Dog Day. To raise awareness about the pup’s legal rights, local singer Tyler Richardson has composed a fun and catchy jingle that delivers an essential message. The jingle serves to help clear up any confusion with […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 10:15amHawthorn captain James Sicily has caused a storm of controversy with his recent comments about Tasmania. The state is a significant supporter of his club, with the Tasmanian government serving as a naming rights sponsor and Hawthorn playing four home matches at UTAS Stadium in Launceston this season. However, Sicily revealed in a recent interview […]
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