Trigger Warning: This story discusses suicide. On the tenth anniversary of his younger brother’s suicide (14th Jan), Mitch McPherson has reflected on the pain of loss and the mission that has grown out of it. In a heartfelt letter to his late brother Ty, McPherson expresses his longing for the brother he lost and the […]
Sat Jan 14, 2023 - 6:30amThe founder and operator of Tasmanian crime Facebook page ‘The Vigilante News’ passed away today, a post on the page has confirmed. “With profound sadness, I inform TVN subscribers that TVN’s long-serving Editor passed away today,” the post reads. Founded in 2012, the page accumulated more than 130,000 followers, and was known for posting anonymous […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 11:47amA national shortage of potatoes has forced a popular Tassie pub to DITCH the beloved hot chips from their menu! The King Island Hotel, known for their Thursday “chicken parmigiana nights”, have now resorted to serving onion rings as an alternative. According to the hotel, their supplier has doubled the cost of frozen chips as […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 11:07amAfter weeks of operating at COVID Escalation Management Level 3, the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital have finally de-escalated to Level 2. The level change means visitor restrictions at our two biggest public hospitals have also been eased. Two visitors per patient are now allowed at the RHH and the LGH, however visits […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 9:55amSquadron Leader Meaghan Suttor, who grew up in Kingston and Blackmans Bay in Tasmania, has been appointed as the Executive Officer of 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron. The squadron, based in her hometown, is responsible for the welfare of ADF personnel who deploy to Antarctica as part of Operation Southern Discovery. Suttor, who attended Calvin […]
Fri Jan 13, 2023 - 9:08amIn an incredible display of skill and determination, the Tasmania JackJumpers have cemented their position in fourth place, leaving the Adelaide 36ers tumbling to eighth with a dominant 98-82 victory. The game, held at the MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night, saw sixth man Jack McVeigh deliver a career-best performance, scoring 28 points in just […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 11:04pmSeven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley has been spotted in Tasmania ahead of hosting the Women In Waves Day event at Clifton Beach this weekend. Accompanied by her husband, Kirk Pengilly, a musician and saxophonist for the iconic Australian rock band INXS, the pair have been busy enjoying the natural beauty of the island. The Women In […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 9:45pmA new budget airline has ‘snubbed’ Tasmania and left our island state off their list of new destinations! Low-cost carrier Bonza is set to launch in Australia with 17 destinations on their initial 27-strong route map – but not one of them is in Tasmania. A Bonza spokesperson last year cited ‘high airport costs’ as […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 7:05pmOne Tassie cherry grower is reaping the rewards of a successful harvest – despite being significantly impacted by wet conditions and hail late last year. Reid Fruits in the Derwent Valley largely escaped the bad weather and now have a large crop of high-quality cherries. The orchard is currently in full harvest mode, preparing to […]
Thu Jan 12, 2023 - 6:05pmThe risk of wildfires in Tasmania is set to be dangerously high this weekend, with authorities warning residents to take precautions and prepare. The Tasmania Fire Service are warning of a high fire danger for the next several days as hot temperatures and strong winds are forecast. Deputy Chief Officer Bruce Byatt says several recent […]
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