WATCH AND ACT: People near an East Coast campground are being urged to get ready to leave as a bushfire burns in the area this afternoon. Dora Point in Binalong Bay is currently at risk from the blaze, and the TFS say they expect the fire to be ‘difficult to control’. Embers, smoke, and ash […]
Sat Oct 14, 2023 - 5:30pmA man has died after crashing into a power pole on Back River Road in the Derwent Valley overnight. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 3am on Saturday where they found the 33-year-old had “failed to negotiate the slight right-hand bend in the road” and crashed. Nearby residents heard the crash and rushed to […]
Sat Oct 14, 2023 - 8:03amThe driver of a ute towing a horse float has walked away from a crash on the Channel Highway without any serious injuries this morning. Police say the road is completely blocked near Flowerpot and ask motorists to avoid the area. “The driver of the vehicle received non life threatening injuries and the horse does […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 12:30pmThe Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for hikers planning wilderness adventures in Central and Western Tasmania this weekend. Snowfall is expected to reach as low as 600m in some areas, making mountains on the West Coast cold and dangerous. The BOM predicts that the “hazardous conditions” will worsen from Saturday afternoon through to […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 11:00amA 26-year-old pedestrian has been killed after a two-car crash on the corner of Margaret and Fredrick Streets in Launceston around 9:20pm last night. Police say the young man died at the scene, while his 46-year-old friend was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were on scene within minutes, closing the Roda for […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 8:06amA crashed ute, towing a trailer, has brought traffic to a standstill in the Rosny area of the Tasman Highway this morning. Police say the left-hand lane heading east towards Cambridge is currently blocked and ask motorists to expect lengthy delays. Friday morning traffic has come to a stop in the area, with queues stretching […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:58am“He’ll be grounded forever”: Police have shut down a ‘massive’ high school party in Taroona overnight, resulting in ‘hundreds’ of young students dispersing out across nearby roads and onto buses. One parent, who was forced to collect her son and his friends, told Pulse she estimated over “20 officers and over 300 kids” were on […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:00amMetro bus mechanics have taken to the streets to rally community support for a new pay deal, chanting the message ‘Fund, Fix and Save Metro’. Jacob Batt, a representative from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, argues that supporting mechanics will lead to more buses back on the road and reduce cancellations. “The public are sick and […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 5:00amNew Spirit of Tasmania ferries are set to arrive in Devonport next year, opening the door to increased cruise ship and vessel visits to the city. A $240 million QuayLink wharf redevelopment is well underway to accommodate the larger ferries, alongside the creation of an expanded SeaRoad freight yard at the old TT-Line terminal. The […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 4:00amIf you’ve ever dreamed of conquering Hobart’s iconic Tasman Bridge, now’s your chance! The 2024 Run The Bridge event is back on February 18, and it’s your once-a-year opportunity to lace up your running shoes and take on the bridge. Run The Bridge isn’t just for the serious athletes. It’s a family-friendly event, and organisers […]
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