More than 90 people have been intercepted during a Police, Parks and Wildlife Service and Transport Tasmania joint operation between Arthur River and Sandy Cape on the State’s West Coast over the weekend. The operation, which sought to crack down on hooning and dangerous behaviour in isolated areas, resulted in several offenders being caught out for various […]
Wed Mar 15, 2023 - 1:04pmAn investigation has been launched after a train derailed on Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway last week. The diesel train and popular tourist attraction was carrying 90 passengers on February 28 when it experienced a derailment on its return journey from the historic Dubbil Barril station to Strahan. According to the acting general manager of […]
Mon Mar 6, 2023 - 5:28pmQueenstown’s West Coast District Hospital has been hit by a potential water contamination issue after testing detected elevated levels of heavy metals in the water supply to the facility today. The Department of Health is taking precautionary measures by implementing established water testing and safety protocols, and has advised staff, patients and visitors not to […]
Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 5:55pmDuring her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Australian actress Cate Blanchett discussed her nomination for an eighth Oscar and her experiences with sports, including her personal connection to Australian Rules football. However, it was her comments about a unique sports experience in Queenstown that caught the attention of viewers around the world. Blanchett spoke about […]
Thu Feb 16, 2023 - 7:00am24 Tasmanians woke up to a mid-week surprise today, each taking a share of a MASSIVE $10 million Oz Lotto win from last nights draw! Each member of the winning syndicate, established by Strahan Supermarket & Newsagency, will receive a whopping total prize of $424,134.99. The Strahan Supermarket & Newsagency team was overjoyed at selling […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 12:32pmQueenstown on Tasmania’s West Coast is currently facing a smoke alert after a bushfire broke out at Peters Street. While authorities say there is no immediate danger to nearby communities, smoke, ash and embers are expected to spread around the area for the remainder of the day. Tasmania Fire Service have issued a warning to […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 9:38amResidents in Rosebery are on high alert as a raging bushfire burns through nearby areas. The Tasmania Fire Service are urging residents of the West Coast town to stay vigilant as the blaze ravages Primrose Road and Flume Road. Firefighters are battling the inferno as it heads towards Mount Black, with TasAlert still classing the […]
Mon Jan 16, 2023 - 12:10pmTwo people have had a lucky escape after a driver fell asleep behind the wheel while driving on Tasmania’s West Coast today. The driver, a 61-year-old Victorian man, crashed into an embankment after he fell asleep on the Lyell Highway around 40km from Queenstown shortly after 1pm. As a result of the crash – the […]
Wed Dec 28, 2022 - 7:00pmAn “uncontrollable” bushfire is currently burning on Tasmania’s West Coast, with officials urging residents to prepare to leave. TasAlert say the high risk fire on Arthur Street in Rosebery is travelling towards Agnes Street, Primrose Street and surrounding streets, with embers, smoke and ash expected to fall in the surrounding area. Residents should make sure […]
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