Tasmania’s Mt Lyell copper mine is set to be fully acquired by a South African group after almost a decade of lying dormant. Sibanye-Stillwater will exercise its option to purchase the mine from the current owner, the Indian group Vedanta Resources. Located near Queenstown on the state’s West Coast, the Mount Lyell mine was established […]
Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 1:55pmTougher parking restrictions for e-scooters will soon be implemented across Launceston as the city council takes action against people who leave them scattered around town. The City of Launceston will introduce 38 dedicated e-scooter parking bays in the CBD following an analysis of data from the 2022 e-scooter trial in the city. Once the parking […]
Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 12:45pmTasmania’s first and only fully dedicated 24/7 wildlife hospital is embarking on an ambitious mission to build a larger and state-of-the-art hospital and rehabilitation facility for animals in need, but it won’t be cheap. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary helps over 15,000 animals annually, a number only expected to increase by around 500 to 1,000 “every single […]
Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 5:00amThe reopening of Campbell Town’s public memorial pool has been postponed for the start of the season after some areas of the pool were found to be in “very poor condition”. According to the Northern Midlands Council, staff identified the ‘significant damage’ during recent fibreglass and re-coating work. The council say work to remove the […]
Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 4:30amTasmania’s Maydena Bike Park will host the Red Bull Hardline series, one of the world’s toughest mountain bike races, next year. The race, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024, is an invite-only competition for the most progressive male and female mountain bike riders. The event will take place on February 23-24 with a […]
Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 4:00amHobart has been named a UNESCO City of Literature, joining an international network of cities recognised for their commitment to creativity and cultural development. Hobart is just the second Australian city to receive the international honour, joining Melbourne and other locations like Edinburgh, Prague, Barcelona, Dublin and Quebec as Cities of Literature. The designation comes […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 10:00pmHotel occupancy levels across Tasmania have bounced back for the first month of Spring, with the coming months looking just as good, according to the Tasmanian Hospitality Association. The THA’s September ‘Hotel Occupancy Report’ shows 70.34% of available rooms across the state were filled last month, an increase of nearly 10% from August and the […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 2:35pmAfter an “extensive and highly-competitive national recruitment process”, the new Hobart City Council Chief Executive Officer has been found – just up the road. Michael Stretton, the current CEO and a “highly experienced local government executive” at the Launceston City Council since 2017, will make the move south next year. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 12:20pmA sinkhole that opened up on busy Hobart City street yesterday is causing disruptions for motorists. According to the City of Hobart, the sinkhole measures 3 metres in depth and 2 metres in width, despite appearing “quite small” on the surface. The council say it opened up on Molle Street between Macquarie and Collins Streets […]
Wed Nov 1, 2023 - 11:10am16 Tasmanians, ranging from a First Nations leader to an autism and disability advocate, have been nominated for the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards for Tasmania. National Australia Day Council CEO Mark Fraser AO CVO congratulated the Tasmania nominees, who are among 133 people being recognised across all states and territories. “The nominees for […]
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