The Tasmanian Government has released a draft bill aimed at criminalising harmful practices designed to change the sexual orientation of transgender, gay, lesbian or gender-diverse people. Under the proposed legislation, adults found guilty of carrying out conversion practices could face fines of up to $29,250 and up to 18 months in jail. However, the bill […]
Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 4:10amPopular swimming spots in Latrobe have been closed after routine testing found bacteria in the water. Bells Parade and the Mersey River at Warrawee were tested ahead of increased summer activity, but will now be out of action “until further notice”. The Latrobe Council say recent tests found high levels of enterococci, indicating the presence […]
Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 4:00amThe inaugural Virgin Voyages cruise to the southernmost capital city in the country has pleasantly surprised locals with a special display on the ship’s side. The ‘Resilient Lady’ lit up in red and white to spell out ‘♡ HOBART ♡’ while it was docked at the Macquarie No. 2 & 3 Berths on Wednesday evening. […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 10:45pmA driver has escaped without injury after their car rolled on Hobart’s South Arm Highway near Howrah tonight. Police say initial indications suggest wet weather may have played a part in the crash. Northbound lanes towards Hobart are currently blocked, with traffic diversion in place along Oceania Drive.
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 10:00pmThere will be no new McDonald’s store for Claremont, with the Glenorchy City Council officially refusing the planning application this afternoon. Mayor Bec Thomas said a drive-through restaurant would likely have “negative impacts” on the local residents, who have been vocal since day one about having the fast-food giant move in next door. “These decisions are […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 5:45pmA “torrential downpour” has left a Tasmanian school “under water”, prompting parents to be called in to pick up their children this afternoon. Devonport High School was inundated by water shortly after 1pm on Wednesday as a large storm, complete with heavy rain and lighting, passed over the north-west coast. The nearby Devonport Airport weather […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 4:20pmTasmanian energy company TasGas is no more, having just completed a rebrand to Solstice Energy as they prepare to start selling electricity from next year. The move is aimed at boosting competition in the state’s small and concentrated to residential electricity market, which is currently dominated by Aurora Energy. TasGas/Solstice CEO Phaedra Deckart said Tasmanian […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 3:35pmThe first Virgin Voyages ship to make the journey down under has made its inaugural visit to Hobart. The Resilient Lady arrived in Tasmania on her “MerMaiden sail” on Wednesday morning, loaded with thousands of passengers who are excited to be here (unlike the recent visit made by a P&O ship dubbed the ‘cruise from […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 2:55pmA house on Tasmania’s north-west coast was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Wednesday morning. The Tasmania Fire Service say the residents of the house on Upper Natone Road called emergency services and evacuated, telling Pulse firefighters on the scene confirmed there was no sign of fire after investigations. They say the residents of […]
Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 12:45pmTasmanians have been treated to another display of the Southern Lights this month, with social media buzzing with photos capturing the surprise appearance of the Aurora Australis on Wednesday morning. However, this is not the only celestial event to hit Tasmania this week, with a large meteor shower expected to grace the state’s skies during […]
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