A 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 The memo, which has since been retracted, was labeled as “racist and bullying” by the Health and Community Services Union who argued it […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 1:35pmAnnual visitor spending in Tasmania has exceeded $3 billion for the first time in a “remarkable rebound” following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest Tasmanian Visitor Survey, total spending for the 12 months ending October 2022 was $3.1 billion, a 23% increase from the previous year’s $2.54 billion. There were 1.058 million visitors, with […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 12:18pmAs the holiday season approaches, the City of Hobart and Crime Stoppers Tasmania are working together to ensure that shopping in the Hobart CBD is safe and enjoyable for everyone. The Shop Safe campaign empowers both traders and shoppers to promote public safety by providing a clear path to report any antisocial behavior they witness. […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 7:00amTasmanians are being urged to stay safe on the water this summer, as the weather slowly begins to warm up. New ads have been released, starring the likes of David Boon, Andrew Hart and young skippers Hugo Allison and Sarah Sargent, in an effort to remind Tasmanians of the potential dangers on the water – […]
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 5:30pmToday marks one year since the tragic accident at Hillcrest Primary School on Tasmania’s North-West Coast. 6 children died and 3 were injured during the end-of-year celebration at the Devonport school when a jumping castle and several zorb balls lifted into the air after a gust of wind. Families, friends and the broader community attended […]
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 7:00amHere is a summary of the roadworks in the southern half of the state: Algona Road in Huntingfield and Blackmans Bay: tree trimming until January 2023 with lane closures and reduced speed limit during working hours (9:30 am – 3:00 pm) Arthur Highway in Dunalley: drain cleaning and clearing until January 2023 with lane closures […]
Thu Dec 15, 2022 - 6:54pmFormer Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has been hired by Hobart-based ferry builder Incat as a strategic advisor to help the company transition into building electric ferries. Incat Chairman Bob Clifford hopes the move will not only double Incat’s workforce but also significantly lower emissions from the world shipping fleet. In an interview, Mr. Gutwein said […]
Thu Dec 15, 2022 - 4:40pmTasmania Police have lit up their headquarters on Liverpool Street in Hobart in a touching tribute to the two Queensland police officers and the member of the public who tragically lost their lives on Monday night. The building will be lit blue for the rest of the week. Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, […]
Wed Dec 14, 2022 - 2:45pmAfter 2 years of hard work, more than 11,000 senior secondary students received their 2022 end-of year results from the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification today. Minister for Education Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch congratulated all the senior secondary students on their progress and achievement throughout the year. TASSIE’S TOP 10: WOOD, ALEXANDER, […]
Wed Dec 14, 2022 - 11:56amSummer snow has begun falling in elevated parts of Tasmania tonight, with this photo being shared from Arthurs Lake in the state’s Central Highlands. How is the weather where you are? 🤔
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