Colony 47 hosted a memorable Christmas lunch at Hobart’s Hanging Garden today, marking the first time the event was held in the venue to accommodate the growing number of attendees. The festive feast, a tradition for over 40 years, saw more Tasmanians finding a place at the table this year, reflecting the impact of the […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 6:41pmVolunteer firefighters have rushed away from their family Christmas lunches to battle a bushfire that broke out a short time ago on Back River Road at Magra. Several fire trucks from the New Norfolk area and four helicopters have been dispatched to the fire. The TFS say the blaze is around 2 hectares and expect […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 1:58pmDozens of North-West coasters gathered at Prem’s Seafood Bar and Grill in Devonport this Christmas Eve, where owner Prema Smith well and truly fulfilled his promise to spread some festive cheer. Embracing the spirit of giving, Smith stood outside his restaurant from 5pm on Sunday, offering free fish & chips and prawns to anyone in […]
Mon Dec 25, 2023 - 11:14amAround 100 passengers heading to Melbourne for Christmas from Queenstown in New Zealand have been unexpectedly diverted to Hobart tonight, just minutes before they were supposed to touch down at Melbourne Airport. Travellers on Jetstar flight JQ220 were expecting to arrive in Melbourne at 10:05pm on Christmas Eve, but were forced to turn around less […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 10:35pmA 000 call from a concerned member of the public, who spotted two unrestrained children in a boat being towed at high speeds across the Tasman Peninsula, has resulted in charges for a Tasmanian man. The 46-year-old from Carlton with a suspended driver’s licence was caught on the Arthur Highway south of Murdunna around 1:30pm on […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 7:05pmTasmanians can expect typical Christmas Day weather tomorrow, with warmer temperatures and cloudy skies forecast for much of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology are predicting slightly above-average weather conditions for Monday, with temperatures in the low-20s and around 2-4C warmer than average. “Isolated light showers. East to southeasterly winds, becoming fresh and gusty about the […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 5:00pmDevonport’s own Prema Smith, the owner of Prem’s Seafood Bar and Grill, is set to spread some festive cheer this Christmas Eve. Understanding the difficulties that the holiday season can bring, including financial strain and loneliness, Smith says he has decided to give back to the community in a unique way. From 5pm onwards this […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 12:12pmA streaker ran across the field during last night’s Big Bash game at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The man was quickly tackled to the ground by security guards. The Hobart Hurricanes played it out against the Melbourne Renegades in front of a crowd of several hundred. The Hurricanes will […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 7:00amHobart Airport is in the middle of its busiest time of the year, with approximately 175,000 passengers expected over the next two weeks. Today, Christmas Eve, is expected to be the busiest day of the holiday season, with around 11,000 travellers passing through the airport. Hundreds of flights from across Australia with airlines Qantas, Virgin, […]
Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 5:00amA Tasmanian P-Plater has lost his licence for at least 4 months and has copped a $1,100 fine after he was caught driving more than 50km/h over the limit down Hobart’s Southern Outlet towards Kingston today. Police say with the three teenager passengers he had in the car, it’s lucky he didn’t cause a “total […]
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