Tasmania’s West Coast is currently cut off from Hobart after a serious crash on the Lyell Highway this afternoon. Police say the two-vehicle crash has closed the highway 4km West of Wayatinah, with one of the occupants involved in the accident reportedly sustaining serious injuries. The Rescue Helicopter has been dispatched to the scene in […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 4:29pmLATEST: After an extensive search operation overnight, Police say the man was ‘safely located’ early this morning. “Police would like to thank members of the public for their information and assistance in relation to the matter.” EARLIER: Tasmania Police have launched a “major search operation” for a missing elderly man in Tasmania’s north this afternoon. Police […]
Thu Apr 20, 2023 - 10:40pmThe man who was tragically killed after falling at Cradle Mountain over the weekend has been identified as 38-year-old Samuel Whinnett. Sam’s partner Hannah has remembered him as “the kindest, most generous and loving soul” who “brought people together and took care of them before himself”. His family have thanked his friends who were with […]
Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 4:23pmUPDATE – 3:42 PM: A man has lost his life after falling from height while climbing near Weindorfers Tower at Cradle Mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the man, who was one of four climbers, was making his way from the Saddle to Weindorfer Tower. […]
Sun Apr 2, 2023 - 12:27pmA Queenstown man who was caught by marine police on Tasmania’s West Coast fishing undersized rock lobsters and not clipping the tails of the recreationally-caught crayfish has been fined and charged over the weekend. The 36-year-old offender was nabbed during a surveillance operation at Macquarie Heads near Strahan and is now facing charges and a […]
Mon Mar 27, 2023 - 11:00amMore 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 […]
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