Two bushwalkers, a father and son from Runaway Bay in Queensland, have been rescued from Tasmania’s Walls of Jerusalem National Park after their tent flooded during heavy rain overnight. The pair, aged 67 and 17, activated their personal locator beacon (PLB) at 3:15am on Friday, prompting a rescue operation involving the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Police […]
Fri Apr 7, 2023 - 11:00amUPDATE 2:30 PM: During a press conference held this afternoon, Ms. Ogilvie announced the establishment of a helpline number for individuals who suspect that their data may have been compromised. The announcement comes in response to the recent release of personal data belonging to Tasmanian parents and students, which was reportedly stolen from the Department […]
Fri Apr 7, 2023 - 10:08amWinter is coming early for Tasmania, as a cooler south-westerly weather system moves in over the Easter long weekend. The state is expected to experience its first snowfall of the month, with peaks in the southern half of Tassie set to be dusted in white. The Bureau of Meteorology say the snow is expected to […]
Fri Apr 7, 2023 - 7:18amShorts Day, a community event aimed at promoting positive mental health and preventing suicide, is set to be held across Tasmania on Thursday 22 June, encouraging people to wear shorts to work, school, and other activities. The event is organised by SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, the mental health organisation founded by Mitch McPherson. Last year, […]
Thu Apr 6, 2023 - 2:13pmThe Tasmanian Government will announce a ban on the use of TikTok on all government devices, a government source has revealed. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced to shut down his new TikTok account, @jrocktock, which he had created less than two weeks ago. This move comes after the Federal Government implemented a similar […]
Thu Apr 6, 2023 - 10:35amTasmanian Blundstone boots are taking center stage in the movie world, as actor Florence Pugh was spotted wearing them while filming her latest movie, “We Live In Time,” alongside Andrew Garfield. Pugh, who gained worldwide acclaim for her performances in “Little Women” and “Black Widow,” was seen donning the iconic Tassie boots on set, further […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 5:36pmYoung surfer Harry Hollmer from Dodges Ferry had a close brush with death while surfing at Shipstern Bluff last Sunday, March 26. According to reports, 19-year-old Harry was part of a large crew when he took on a massive wave and wiped out, hitting the ocean floor and getting knocked unconscious. Harry’s father, James, who […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 12:00pmThousands of punters packed into Hobart’s Royal Botanical Gardens on Friday night for the annual Day On The Lawn festival. The event was proudly supported by Pulse Hobart and featured performances by renowned artists such as Tones and I, SAFIA, and Dope Lemon. SEE OUR 50+ PHOTO FREE MEGA GALLERY:
Sun Apr 2, 2023 - 3:35pmTasmanians were treated to a incredible view last night as a massive green meteor flew over the skies! The meteor was seen right across the state shortly before 10 PM. According to eye witnesses, the meteor was large and appeared to be glowing green as it streaked across the north-west sky. The origins of the […]
Thu Mar 30, 2023 - 11:00amIt was a wet and miserable day in Hobart on Tuesday, but one young man’s act of kindness shone through the rain. After coming across a burning power pole in Blackmans Bay, the man noticed a policewoman directing traffic in the downpour without an umbrella. Without hesitation, he stopped and hand-delivered his own blue umbrella, […]
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