Australian comedian Jimmy Rees, known for his appearances on the popular children’s television show Giggle and Hoot, has released a new video poking fun at Tasmania. The video, titled “They won’t let me into Tasmania”, sees Rees playfully quiz a ‘mainlander’ on all things Tasmanian. The clip consists of Rees pretending to try to enter […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 11:03amThe Bureau of Meteorology has released its long-range forecast for autumn 2023, revealing that the coming months are likely to be drier and warmer than usual across most of Australia. The forecast shows that warmer than usual daytime temperatures are highly likely for much of the country, with warmer nights also expected in coastal areas […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 9:22amTasmanian football is mourning the loss of Lance Spaulding, one of the greats of the game, who passed away overnight. Known affectionately as “Springer,” Spaulding had a long and distinguished career as a player and coach with several Tasmanian football clubs, including Sandy Bay, North Hobart, Hobart, Tassie Mariners, Tasmania Devils and Hutchins. AFL Tasmania […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 3:45pmTasmania is currently experiencing an egg shortage that has left supermarket shelves bare and customers disappointed. According to a spokesperson from Woolworths, egg supply has become a challenge across the whole country. The spokesperson assured the public that the situation is expected to improve over the coming months. While the supermarket chain says it continues […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 1:57pmThe sky above Tasmania was illuminated last night as the Aurora Australis put on a stunning show. Photographers from across the state flocked to capture the natural phenomenon, with many beating the cloud to snap stunning shots. The Bureau of Meteorology, who forecasted the aurora as the result of a coronal mass ejection, delighted many […]
Tue Feb 28, 2023 - 12:13pmA 47-year-old man from Prospect has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash near Deloraine earlier this month. The crash, thought to have been caused by a failed overtaking attempt that saw a Nissan collide head-on with a Corolla while attempting to overtake a truck, occurred shortly before 11pm the 7th of […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 4:25pmTasmania is set to experience a spectacular natural phenomenon tonight with significant Aurora activity expected to light up the night skies. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that a coronal mass ejection, which is a burst of charged particles that erupts from the sun, is likely to hit the Earth within the next 24 hours. […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 7:00amA Tasmanian beach has been closed and authorities are on the lookout for sharks after a teenager suffered a wound to her leg while swimming this afternoon. Buttons Beach in Northern Tasmania remains closed “as a precaution”, with police asking people to stay away until the area is deemed safe following the incident. They say […]
Sun Feb 26, 2023 - 4:22pmA man has been left with serious injuries after a motorcycle accident in Tasmania’s north west this afternoon. The crash on Cradle Mountain Road saw the rider transported to the North West Regional Hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries and what caused the crash are both currently unknown. Tasmania Police are investigating the […]
Sat Feb 25, 2023 - 10:31pmAfter multiple days of 30-degree-weather, Tasmanians are being urged to prepare for fire and potential heavy rain tonight. Authorities say it’s “imperative that the community are vigilant” as thunderstorms and strong winds make their way to the state later today. Tasmania Fire Service Chief Officer Dermot Barry said the current weather conditions, combined with a […]
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