Tasmania’s beloved ‘Jack the Jumper’ has been brought to life along the Brooker Highway, right next to MyStateBank Arena, in the form of a 230-square-metre mural. The artwork created by local artist Trent Fischer has given a vibrant makeover to the TasWater facility, the 24th concrete canvas to be covered by artists. Fischer completed the […]
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - 4:00amStuck boaties stranded off the west coast of Tasmania have been successfully rescued after they reportedly ran out of fuel. Emergency services were alerted to the distressed vessel through an EPIRB activation early on Monday afternoon. A rescue helicopter from Hobart and a search and rescue aircraft from Melbourne were dispatched to monitor the vessel, […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 9:00pmA Metro bus has ripped a wheel from a car in a peak-hour Hobart CBD crash this afternoon. Debris scattered across Campbell Street indicates that the bus and Range Rover collided just before the intersection with Liverpool Street. Police say the “minor multiple-vehicle crash” occurred shortly before 5:30pm and has resulted in the closure of […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 6:00pmThe Tasmanian Government is demanding more details on an alternative stadium proposed by a former Premier and top architect for Macquarie Point. The state government has given the Stadia Precinct Consortia until February 5, 2024, to answer five key questions related to the stadium’s design and its accompanying facilities. The concerns include the source of […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 5:30pmA suburban Howrah street has been closed this afternoon following a truck rollover. Police say a section of Belar Street is currently closed to traffic while emergency services respond to the incident. “No serious injuries have been reported. Motorists should avoid the area until the road is clear,” a spokesperson said. More to come…
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 2:19pmTasmania’s education department has ‘indefinitely banned’ a number of activities for public school students “while a review of safety-related procedures is undertaken”. Students from kindergarten to Year 12, with the exception of those enrolled in apprenticeships or traineeships, are now prohibited from participating in horse handling and riding, quad bike and side-by-side riding, caving, aged and […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 12:55pmMore than 60% of Tasmanians oppose greyhound racing, according to what those leading the charge have described as the “most comprehensive opinion poll ever conducted” on the sport in the state. A recent EMRS survey on behalf of the ‘End Funding for Tasmanian Greyhound Racing by 2029 campaign’ found that out of 500 adults surveyed, 62% […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 10:20amBonorong wildlife supporters have crossed the $100,000 fundraising mark just days after a campaign was launched to raise $2 million for a new, cutting-edge animal hospital. Generous donors supporting the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary have collectively contributed over $57,000 to the ‘Project RECAP’ campaign, with every dollar to be matched by the Elsie Cameron Foundation up […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 5:00amA Tasmanian adventure park complete with three houses, multiple cabins, dorm rooms and even a waterslide has hit the market. Nestled in the southern Midlands, ‘Woodfield Adventure Park’ spans over 6.5 hectares and has facilities for both thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts, including an archery area, ropes courses, bushwalking trails, a flying fox and a variety […]
Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 4:30amSunCable has named Bell Bay in Tasmania’s north as its preferred site for building an advanced high-voltage subsea cable manufacturing facility. With all advanced facilities currently located in the Northern Hemisphere, those behind the project say the facility will help address global supply constraints of subsea cables. SunCable Chief Projects Officer Chris Tyrrell said The Bell […]
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