The community of Sassafras, along with a very familiar roadside icon, gathered to celebrate the life of the late farmer Rick Rockliff on Monday. Rick Rockliff, a pioneer of the poppy industry and a beloved member of the community, passed away in late November after a brief battle with cancer. Among the guests was Tasmania’s […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 7:00amThe controversial Skylands mega-development on Hobart’s eastern shore has crossed a major hurdle, with the Clarence City Council last night voting to approve a revised masterplan. The initial plan, which also included around 2,500 new homes across six neighbourhoods on the Droughty Point Peninsula to be built over four decades, had faced rejection by councillors […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 5:00amThe City of Hobart has pulled the plug on the idea of building a warm water pool at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre after project costs spilled past the initial $7 million estimate. A $7 million hole in funding was identified in August, with just a single quote of around $14 million, which is now […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 4:30amSome of the best Tasmanian-made shows and documentaries to grace our screens this year have received top nominations at the annual Screen Producers Australia awards. The mysterious crime drama ‘Bay of Fires’, which follows a woman who was forced to move her young family to the West Coast of Tasmania, is among the nominations in […]
Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 4:00amThe search for a stadium project director to lead the development of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium has begun, with the State Government now advertising the $1 million position. The project director will have the responsibility of overseeing the planning and delivery of the stadium and will earn a cool annual salary of between $209,000 and […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 5:00pmA 15-year-old central Hobart cafe due to shut up shop this month will now remain open, thanks to a “last minute negotiation” with their landlord. The Stagg on the corner of Macquarie and Elizabeth Streets say they are looking forward to serving their customers for ‘a little while longer’ after securing a “short term lease extension”. […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 4:31pmAmerican singer Harry Connick Jr has paid a visit to Hobart’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary over the weekend to spend time with a Tasmanian devil. The star, who most recently headlined ‘Australian Idol,’ met up with Bonorong director Greg Irons to learn more about Tasmanian wildlife. “Dreams come true! I saw a Tasmanian devil,” Connick Jr […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 11:55amMuch of Tasmania is expected to sweat through a severe heatwave this week, with a warning in place for the first few days. Temperatures in the state’s north-west will reach around 27°C in Smithton and 26°C in Sheffield, while other parts of the state, including Launceston and Hobart, will see temperatures in the 30s. “Maximum […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 5:00amKingston Beach has seen a 2% increase in house prices this year, making it the top-performing neighbourhood in Hobart according to PropTrack’s Top Performing Suburbs report on Tasmania’s housing market. With a median price of $882,000, this bustling beachside community, known for its village atmosphere, excellent schools, park and shopping centres, stands as the only […]
Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 4:30amHundreds have hit the streets of Richmond to turn back time in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the historic Richmond Bridge foundation stone being laid this weekend. Locals dusted off vintage cars, period gowns and other displays for the Richmond Bicentenary event, celebrating Australia’s oldest bridge. Over 70 events, exhibits and festivals will be […]
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