Tasmania is experiencing a unique problem in its labor market as it enters 2023. Despite having a record low unemployment rate of 4%, the second highest in the country, the state is struggling to fill job vacancies. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that a record high 290,000 Tasmanians are employed, with the […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 7:00amThe Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has been accused by the United Firefighters Union of Australia of poor work health and safety conditions, including mouldy breathing apparatus equipment and unroadworthy vehicles. Since August 2022, the TFS has received 11 provisional improvement notices related to various health and safety issues. TFS Chief Officer Dermot Barry stated that […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 12:00amFirefighters in Tasmania’s South-West wilderness are confident that they have brought the bushfire at Lake Pedder under control. The fire, which is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike late last week, was reported on Friday and has been contained through the efforts of remote firefighting teams and water-bombing aircraft. The Parks and […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 9:06pmThe Tasmania JackJumpers have made a splash in the NBL by launching the league’s first ever vehicle license plate program, allowing fans to show their passion for their Tassie team. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to promote the JackJumpers brand across Tasmania,” said CEO Simon Brookhouse. “This license plate program is a first for […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 8:30pmNicole Kidman and Keith Urban are the latest celebrities to make the trip to Tasmania! The pair recently took a trip to Cradle Mountain, sharing photos and videos of the trip and various cuddly Tassie animals on Instagram! They join a list of other influential holiday makers who have visited the island this summer, including […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 2:56pmTasmania has been missing out on major international music concerts due to a lack of an appropriate venue, according to Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys. “We know that Tasmania misses out on key music events that would draw people in from the mainland and from the rest of the State,” Mr Heroys said. He […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 9:45amTassie cubing sensation Jode Brewster has just broken the 3×3 Oceanic Continental Record with a time of 3.88 SECONDS! The impressive feat places the 18-year-old Hobart teen third globally for 3×3 single and tenth for 3×3 average. In August last year, Brewster ranked as the 8th best Rubik Cuber in the world after completing a […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 7:01amUPDATE – 7:30 PM: Tasmania Police advise that the vehicle belonging to Victorian tourists Jaydon Le Blanc and Kerrie Mink has been located by authorities, parked at a popular walking track carpark in Southern Tasmania. There are multiple vehicles in the carpark and many hikers in the area which has extremely poor communications. Family members confirm […]
Sun Jan 8, 2023 - 5:25pmFirefighters in Southwest Tasmania are currently battling a large bushfire in Bonnet Bay. The fire has been so intense that it’s smoke has been captured on NASA satellites from space. While the fire poses no immediate threat to lives or homes, authorities are urging members of the public to avoid the area until the fire […]
Sat Jan 7, 2023 - 5:29pmTasmania’s RSPCA took in over 600 surrendered animals last year and found new homes for close to 1,600! In 2022, a total of 1,596 animals, including 439 kittens, 374 cats and 45 mice and rats were re-homed by the organisation. The RSPCA also received 4,659 reports of cruelty through their hotline, with over 2,000 of […]
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