Tasmania’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 […]
Sat Jan 7, 2023 - 5:10pmAn Tassie teenager had a lucky escape after a serious crash on Allen’s Rivulet Road last night – thanks to a feature on his iPhone. The 18-year old male was driving when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. His iPhone, which was equipped with a crash detection feature, detected the […]
Sat Jan 7, 2023 - 9:55amThe Tasmanian trucking community is remembering Michael “Macca” McCarthy, a beloved truck driver, as a hardworking “true West Coast legend” following his death on Thursday morning. In a social media post, De Bruny’s Transport paid tribute to McCarthy, who had been with the company for over 30 years in two different stints. The post described […]
Fri Jan 6, 2023 - 3:45pmTasmania’s population is expected to grow by 79,000 people from 568,000 to 647,000 in the next decade, according to the 2022 Population Statement. Greater Hobart will experience the largest population increase, with a predicted influx of 47,000 people bringing the city’s population from 251,000 to 298,000. The rest of Tasmania is expected to welcome 31,000 […]
Fri Jan 6, 2023 - 12:15pm90 additional automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are set to be distributed to communities across Tasmania in the coming months. The move follows the distribution of 180 AEDs in 2018/2019, bringing the total number of AEDs provided by the Government to 360 as part of their effort to improve healthcare access and services for all residents of […]
Fri Jan 6, 2023 - 11:40amTasmanian bus users will soon be able to take advantage of modern and comfortable bus shelters, thanks to a Government All-access All-weather Bus Stop Upgrade Grant Program. The program, which will distribute up to $10 million among local councils in Tasmania, aims to improve access to public transport for people with disabilities and families with […]
Thu Jan 5, 2023 - 2:10pmAn iconic music store is shutting up shop in Tassie. Sanity stores in Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Hobart and the mainland will close by April as digital streaming takes over. Customers who have placed orders at closed stores will have their orders fulfilled through the online business. Sanity was founded by retailer Brett Blundy in 1980 […]
Wed Jan 4, 2023 - 6:24pm“Giant” hailstones the size of golfballs have pelted parts of Tasmania in what the Bureau of Meteorology have described as a “rare” event. Areas in the Southern Midlands and Sorell area were hardest hit, with hailstones between 2 and 5 CM in diameter smashing the windscreens of some cars. The SES say the worst of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 6:44pmOver 3,500 lightning strikes have hit Tasmania and the surrounding waters in the last hour as a ‘violent’ storm-front closes in on the state. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIVE STORM BLOG The SES are still warning of “giant hail” of 5cm+ diameter, strong wind gusts above 90km/h and localised heavy rainfall in parts of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 3:24pmTasmania’s potato shortage has gotten worse, with ‘potato thieves’ taking to local farms to get their hands on the produce! 🥔 The family behind the Huon Valley’s Rocky Ridge Farm are pleading for answers after 50 kilos of Dutch Cream and Pink Eye potatoes were taken from their Geeveston property on Boxing Day. Farmer Steven […]
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