A search is underway for a person missing from a boat in a Tasmanian lake this afternoon. Police and the Westpac Rescue helicopter are responding to the incident at Boundary Bay near Liawenee in Tasmania’s Central Highlands after a bystander saw a person falling from the aluminium boat just after 12:30pm. Police say the boat […]
Thu Dec 29, 2022 - 2:27pmTassie snake catchers received over 70 calls for help on Boxing Day as snakes slithered into homes across the state! North West Snake Catchers have been getting around 20 calls per day from people who have discovered snakes on their properties, signalling the start of the busy season which usually runs from January to March. […]
Thu Dec 29, 2022 - 1:29pmDay two of the Taste of Summer in Hobart saw the event open an hour later than planned due to gusty winds, but that didn’t deter hungry attendees. The event, which attracted more than 6000 people on its first day, continued to draw in strong numbers on its second day. Attendees were treated to delicious […]
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 7:02pmThree youths will be proceeded against by Tasmania Police after deliberately setting a fire at a school yesterday afternoon. Lilydale Fire Brigade was called to the Lilydale District School at around 5:35pm, where they extinguished a burning tree stump before it could cause further damage. In addition to being charged under the Youth Justice Act 1997 […]
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 2:14pmPolice and emergency services are responding to a single vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway near Mount Arrowsmith this afternoon. Reports indicate that one person is trapped inside the vehicle. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. Police say injuries are not currently believed to be life threatening.
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 1:35pmA star from hit show Gilmore Girls and the Supernatural series has been spotted in Tasmania this week! 🤩 American actor Jared Padalecki has been enjoying a holiday in Tassie, sharing photos of his trip on Instagram – including a recent photo of himself at Maria Island!
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 1:10pmA man has been killed after being hit by a falling branch during strong winds in Central Tasmania this morning. Police say the 70-year-old man was visiting the Tarraleah area from Queensland when the incident occurred. The man was given medical attention at the scene of the incident on the Lyell Highway shortly after 8am […]
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 10:36amA Tassie motel has been destroyed by a raging bushfire on Tasmania’s West Coast today, with dozens of firefighters set to work through the night to fully extinguish the blaze. Rosebery’s Mount Black Lodge is among several buildings damaged by the estimated 3 hectare fire that is currently being fought by 40 firefighters and 3 […]
Tue Dec 27, 2022 - 7:30pmTASSIE – Macca’s®️ have $1 large fries and sundae instant offers up for grabs plus more this summer! 🤩 When it comes to a road trip in Tassie, we’ve all got our own quirky list of rituals and rules, and Macca’s®️ are calling on people to share THEIR road trip rules – like how the […]
Tue Dec 27, 2022 - 5:30pmHot Cross Buns are already back on the shelves of Tasmanian supermarkets, just two days after Christmas Day! 😅 These buns were spotted in Sandy Bay this morning, with the return of the tasty treats causing a bit of a stir among shoppers – who are used to seeing these sweet, spiced buns appear closer […]
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