After drastic cuts were made to the Metro bus network across southern Tasmania in an attempt to improve reliability, an MP has claimed that the reliability of the public transport provider has “actually worsened”. “When your government axed nearly 1,000 weekly bus services in August, you assured the Parliament that this service reduction would mean that reliability […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 5:00amA majority of Tasmania’s state service employees who accepted gifts worth more than $100 and labelled them as ‘networking and goodwill’ should have turned them down ‘more than half’ of the time, a new report has found. Chief Integrity Commissioner Greg Melick said a recent ‘Project Vulcan’ report highlighted the “ongoing misconduct risks” related to government employees […]
Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 4:30amPassengers aboard a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Hobart this morning were left stunned after walking away with tickets for a free cruise, courtesy of Sir Richard Branson. More than 170 passengers on VA1316, headed for Tasmania, experienced the ‘surprise of a lifetime’ as they were gifted a free Virgin Voyages experience to celebrate […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 8:00pmAn 18-year-old Cressy teenager has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly running down a man with her car in the rural Tasmanian town overnight. Police say emergency services were called to reports of a two-car crash on residential Charles Street around 5:30pm on Thursday. The man, a 23-year-old from the Northern Midlands, was taken […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 7:30pmHuon Valley in Tasmania’s south has been recognised as one of the ‘best places to visit’ in 2024, according to a top travel magazine. Condé Nast Traveller analysed locations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific to compile their widely shared and highly-viewed list, with the Huon Valley being one of just 10 locations […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 4:50pmA two-car crash on the Midland Highway at Kempton has led to three people being rushed to hospital with injuries this afternoon. Police said the crash occurred around 11:45am on Thursday and have confirmed that the occupants of the vehicles are currently being taken to the hospital. Their condition is not yet known. “The road […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 1:00pmThe state government has confirmed that legislation to ban gay conversion therapy in Tasmania will not be introduced this year. Thursday marks the House of Assembly’s final sitting day of the year, meaning that legislation cannot be tabled until March next year. A spokesperson for the government said consultation on the ban is still ongoing […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 12:30pmThe search for a 22-year-old woman who went missing off Somerset Beach in Tasmania’s north-west on Saturday will continue today. Despite extensive efforts, including the use of police divers, a rescue helicopter and various marine rescue assets, the woman has not been found. On Sunday afternoon, shortly before the search was initially called off, Inspector […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 10:10amThe full line-up for the 16th edition of Mona Foma has been revealed, featuring hundreds of performers and artists. The festival will run over three weekends from 15 February to 2 March 2024 in Hobart and Launceston. According to the festival website, highlights will include performances by the TSO, Shonen Knife, Courtney Barnett and Paul […]
Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 10:00amA Hobart teenager and talented soccer player has been selected for the Junior Matildas extended squad. Originally from the United States, 16-year-old Emily Navabpour, currently plays for South Hobart after moving to Tasmania with her family last year. The centre back recently competed in Tasmania’s under 16 girls’ team at the National Youth Championships in […]
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