9 months since the closure of Zeps Cafe, Tassie chain LivEat have confirmed they’ll be moving into Campbell Town. The ‘healthy eating’ store is one of two food outlets moving into the Midland Highway pitstop town, with Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew set to open on High Street later this month. Tatler Lane plan to open […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 12:55pmA brand new ‘state of the art’ ice skating rink could be built in Tasmania after the closure of the states’ only rink last year. Sports Minister Nic Street revealed a recent feasibility study showed 60% of Tasmanians want to skate on ice, confirming that Tasmanians “have an appetite for ice sports”. “We recognise the impact […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 10:55amDevelopers plans to build a mega-resort on Tasmania’s East Coast have come to a halt. The $138 million, 3,000-hectare Cambria Green project aimed to create a luxury resort, villas, a health retreat, golf courses, a private airport and retirement facilities at Dolphin Sands. Developers sought an amendment to rezone several lots and apply a ‘specific […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 5:00amA truck that backed into the famous Sassafras big spud two weeks ago, along with strong winds over the weekend led to its downfall, its creator has said. “Kenny” the Kennebec potato had been standing on the Bass Highway for around 40 years, but after it was weakened weeks ago, the giant spud fell on […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 4:00amA Tasmanian advocacy group has been announced as one of 21 finalists in the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards. Advocacy Tasmania were chosen from over 260 nominations due to their over 30-year commitment to improving and restoring human rights for Tasmanians and the wider community through ‘individual advocacy, systemic change and education’. Advocacy Tasmania CEO Leanne […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 3:00amThe iconic Big Spud, located off the Bass Highway in Sassafras, has been knocked down by strong winds over the weekend. Locals took to social media on Sunday to share pictures of the fallen spud, which had been toppled at some point on Saturday night. The potato landmark, fondly known by locals as Kenny Kennebec, […]
Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 7:00amLaunceston police have busted two high-range drink drivers in the city this weekend, with both immediately disqualified and now set to face court. The pair, both caught by police on patrol, were “visibly intoxicated” when officers pulled them over, Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said. One man, a 34-year-old from Queensland, was caught after police watched […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 3:56pmThe draft precinct plan for Hobart’s Macquarie Point has been unveiled, but there are no detailed plans for the proposed multi-purpose stadium yet. Premier and State Development Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the draft plan has the goal of making Mac Point an “integrated, vibrant and exciting region” for all Tasmanians. “The Precinct will be a place […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 8:10amBranxholm locals have unearthed a ‘mysterious’ time capsule from the 1980s – 60 years ahead of schedule. Buried 40 years ago as part of the town’s centenary celebrations in 1983, the time capsule contained various photographs and books from bygone years. Originally intended to remain buried until October 1, 2083, the locals confessed they simply […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 5:00amA majority of Tasmania’s 407,000 registered voters have rejected the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. With 100% of votes now counted from across the state, 59.2% of people voted ‘no’ in the referendum, while 40.8% voted ‘yes’. The numbers show a push for ‘yes’ by Tasmania’s Premier Jeremy Rockliff fell on deaf ears in his home […]
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