Fire permits will be required across Tasmania from tomorrow in an effort to prevent bushfires during the upcoming summer period. The measure has been put in place by the Tasmania Fire Service, and will last until the end of the 2022-23 bushfire season. Anyone that wishes to light a fire in the open will need […]
Mon Dec 19, 2022 - 1:39pmSomeone in Sorell could be sitting on a cool $730,000 early Christmas present from the TattsLotto draw held over the weekend – and they might not even know it! The winning ticket, bought at the Sorell Lucky Agency on Gordon Street, was unregistered – so lotto officials have no way of reaching out to the […]
Mon Dec 19, 2022 - 12:56pmA Tassie learner driver has been stripped of his license after he was caught drink driving THREE times over the legal limit. The 19-year-old was stopped by police on Thursday with a blood alcohol level of 0.152, three times the legal limit for fully licensed drivers and prohibited for learner drivers. A 63-year-old man was […]
Mon Dec 19, 2022 - 11:09amTassie authorities are warning beachgoers to be on the lookout for bluebottle jellyfish as large numbers of them wash up on beaches in the state’s southeast. Bluebottle sightings have been reported at Bicheno, Carlton Park, and Kingston beaches over the last week, a common occurrence for this time of the year. Bluebottle jellyfish, also known […]
Mon Dec 19, 2022 - 5:30amA tiger snake that was found hiding in the kitchen cupboards of a house in Wynyard has been safely removed this weekend. Professional snake catcher Kate from North West Snake Catchers searched the kitchen and found the snake hiding in a cupboard next to the dishwasher. The venomous snake has since been relocated to a […]
Sun Dec 18, 2022 - 7:16pmA fire that destroyed a house in Northern Tasmania has been deemed accidental. Tasmania Fire Service say the fire started at a Birralee house on Minchins Road at around 4.20pm yesterday, with investigations showing no evidence to suggest a deliberate act. “Several electrical items were located in the area of fire origin.” No injuries were reported.
Sun Dec 18, 2022 - 3:53pmA Tasmanian business that recently fell victim to a business email compromise (BEC) scam has managed to recover their missing funds. The sophisticated scam, which involved intercepting and altering invoice details in an email sent to a customer, lead to a payment of $73,371 being sent to the wrong bank account. The incident was reported […]
Sun Dec 18, 2022 - 7:52amTassie teen Pacey from Devonport is a young rapper who has overcome a difficult childhood and found solace in music. Growing up, Pacey’s relationship with his pop was strong and they did everything together. However, when his pop passed away, Pacey fell into a dark depression and his stutter worsened. He struggled with anger and […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 4:05pmTwo international hikers have been rescued from remote Southwest Tasmania by Helicopter today after developing hypothermia. The hikers, one of whom was experiencing hypothermia, were airlifted from the summit of Federation Peak at around 10am this morning following a personal locator beacon activation. The pair were flown back to safety and received medical attention upon […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 3:15pmA Tasmanian Aged Care Provider has been criticised as being ‘racist’ after it issued a memo to staff stating that they ‘must speak English’ while on the job and on company premises. The memo, which has since been retracted, was labeled as “racist and bullying” by the Health and Community Services Union who argued it […]
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