A Tassie woman who punched her partner while he was trying to teach her how to drive has pled guilty to common assault. During the lesson held at the Silverdome car park, the 32-year-old woman punched her driving instructor-partner after an altercation that began with her attempting to stab him in the leg with a […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 2:44pmA unique and critically endangered ‘walking’ fish native to Tasmania is getting a boost in survival thanks to a breeding program at the SeaLife Aquarium in Melbourne. The Spotted Handfish, only found in a few locations in the River Derwent and D’Enctrecasteaux Channel, is known for its unusual habit of walking on the seabed using […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 2:05pmA 14-year-old and two 15-year-old Tassie teenagers have been charged after a stabbing earlier this week. The teens are charged with wounding following an incident that left a 14-year-old with a knife wound to his leg at Launceston’s Cataract Gorge on Monday night. Detective Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said the teenagers are known to each other. […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 10:32amA Tassie p-plater has had their car clamped after being snapped travelling 62km/h over the speed limit. The young driver will face court after they were caught going 162km/h in a 100km/h zone on the East Tamar Highway by Police on Friday. The operation also caught six other motorists travelling over 100km/h, including another p-plater, […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 9:30amA ‘heatwave’ is headed for Tasmania this week, with temperatures expected to reach the low thirties in parts of the state. The BOM have issued an official warning for ‘heatwave temperatures’ from today, with the hottest temperatures expected on Saturday. People are advised to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated and be aware of […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 7:00amTasmania’s gin industry is set to take center stage this weekend, as Gin-uary comes to Hobart’s Princes Wharf 1. The event, now in its fourth year, is a celebration of Tasmania’s thriving gin scene and a chance for local distillers to showcase their wares to a national audience. Dozens of Tasmanian gin distilleries will be […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 5:30amA former Tasmania Police constable is set to face charges in court this March, accused of committing a range of crimes while off duty. The 43-year-old woman from Southern Tasmania will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court to answer charges of Perverting Justice, Unauthorized access to a computer, Possession of a controlled drug and Fraud. […]
Wed Jan 11, 2023 - 4:00amThe Dorset council has announced the launch of a new initiative called “Bright Dorset”. This project aims to support positive life outcomes for disadvantaged young people in rural areas of the municipality, including the areas of Scottsdale, Bridport, and Derby. One small town in the Dorset council area, Derby, has seen a significant increase in […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 6:45pmTassie drivers are being warned to slow down after two incidents on the Midlands Highway yesterday. The first incident involved a driver who was caught speeding in a 40km/h roadwork zone at Ross. The driver was clocked at a speed of 88km/h and has now been hit with a four-month license disqualification, a fine of […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 4:08pmTasmania’s own Tolpuddle Vineyard’s 2021 Chardonnay has just been named White Wine of the Year by UK-based wine magazine, Decanter. The prestigious award recognizes the ‘high quality and unique flavor’ of the Chardonnay, which is produced in Tassie’s Coal Valley, a region known for its distinctive climate and soil. According to Tolpuddle Chief Winemaker Adam […]
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