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Courts and Crime

Tas Police Crack Down On Gel Blasters

Police are warning against an ‘illegal Christmas present’ which could potentially land Tasmanians in prison this festive season, reminding the public that gel blasters are NOT considered toys in Tasmania. Authorities say Gel Blasters, which are sold as toys, are deemed to be a real firearm in Tasmania, and anyone found in possession of such […]

Mon Dec 12, 2022 - 5:32pm
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Elderly Man Rescued From Tassie Wilderness

A 72-year-old man was rescued by helicopter from Tasmania’s far south-west last night, prompting a warning to the public from Police. The man, who was part of a trio walking to Melaleuca, activated his personal locator beacon at Port Davey when he injured his knee and required medical assistance. He was transported to the Royal […]

Sun Dec 11, 2022 - 1:33pm
Road Incidents

Three In Hospital After Crash On Tassie’s East Coast

Three people have been transported to hospital after a serious crash on the Tasman Highway this afternoon. Police say two patients in their 50’s will be transported to the RHH by Helicopter, with the third to travel by road from the crash site near Mariposa Beach on Tasmania’s East Coast. The road is currently closed […]

Sat Dec 10, 2022 - 3:35pm
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Tassie Man Charged With Drug Trafficking

A 35-year-old Wynyard man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine after an investigation by police. The man was arrested on Wednesday following a search of a Wynyard property and charged with trafficking a controlled drug. Police allege the man has sold approximately $188,000 worth of methylamphetamine over the past twelve months. He has also been […]

Fri Dec 9, 2022 - 12:26pm
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Tassie Actor Stars In Hit New Netflix Show

A Tassie actor has landed a lead role in the hit new Netflix show Irreverent! 🎥📺 Starring in Irreverent as Daisy, 20-year-old Tegan Stimson from Hobart is no stranger to acting, having previously starred in shows like The Tailings. Climbing the charts to the third best TV show on Netflix in the country right now, […]

Thu Dec 8, 2022 - 6:25pm
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E-Scooters To Be Removed From Tassie City

Neuron E-Scooters are set to be removed from the streets of one Tasmanian city in the next week as the scooter giant pulls out of the region. Citing a number of factors, including the oversupply of e-scooters, Neuron say the scooters will be removed from Launceston by the 16th of December. Scooters will continue to […]

Thu Dec 8, 2022 - 3:41pm
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Sue Webber Named Tassie’s Top Employee

For the past 27 years, Sue Webber has commuted from Claremont to start her shift at Coles Sandy Bay, and was this week recognized as one of Australia’s top Coles employees, and the best in Tasmania! 💙 Sue says she like likes to ‘keep things simple’ with good old fashioned customer service. “That’s what it’s […]

Thu Dec 8, 2022 - 11:59am
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Thunderstorm Strikes Parts Of Tassie

Parts of Tasmania are being battered by a thunderstorm this afternoon, with the Bureau of Meteorology reporting the storm will move from the Midlands area towards the East Coast this afternoon and evening. ⛈⚡ A cold front will see cold, wet and windy conditions extend across Tasmania tomorrow, with snow expected down to 700 metres […]

Wed Dec 7, 2022 - 4:22pm
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Summer Snow Expected For Tasmania

In typical Tassie fashion, the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting SNOW to fall across parts of the state tonight! ❄☃ The BOM say Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington should see a ‘nice dusting’, with snow dropping to as low as 700 metres in some areas. Are you keen for some summer snow!? 👀

Wed Dec 7, 2022 - 2:44pm
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Tributes Flow For Tassie Seafood Icon

The Mures family have confirmed company founder Jill Mure sadly passed away last Friday. Jill opened the first Mures Fish House at Battery Point with her husband George in 1973, before eventually opening the iconic Mures Fish Centre on the Hobart waterfront. Rest in peace Jill 💙

Wed Dec 7, 2022 - 11:26am