New designs have been released for the redevelopment of the heritage listed Morris General Store in Swansea. This 1838-built structure is considered a “significant landmark” in the town, with deep-rooted ties to its history and development, according to a heritage report prepared for the developer. The report said the building was also of “value to […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 7:45amTwo more ‘scrambled crossings’ will be turned on in the Hobart CBD this morning, enabling pedestrians to walk in all directions on a green light. The switch follows an initial trial of two crossings at both ends of the Elizabeth Street Mall and will see the way the intersections of Murray and Liverpool Streets and Murray […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 5:00amThe Bureau of Meteorology are warning of damaging winds of up to and potentially over 100km/h across much of Southern Tasmania this afternoon. Strong westerly winds averaging 50 to 60km/h are expected to hit New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston, Dover, Huonville and Bagdad from Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning. The BOM say the gusts will […]
Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 3:00amBuckingham Palace has sent a message to all Tasmanians of behalf of King Charles III, thanking them for their support. The message, read in Parliament on Wednesday, was sent by one of the King’s private secretaries to the Speaker of the House Mark Shelton. “The King has asked me to thank you for your kind […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 1:55pmThe Southern Lights Aurora lit up the Tasmanian night sky overnight, with people across the state able to catch a glimpse of the ‘magical spectacle’. First spotted with just the naked eye shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, Aurora chasers quickly took to social media to share their sightings and photos. Some even believed they had […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 7:50amThe Coles Bay bushfire, Tasmania’s first of the upcoming fire and summer season, has been successfully contained one week after it initially ignited. While the cause remains undetermined and under investigation, the Tasmania Fire Service has announced a comprehensive review into the management of the emergency situation. Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 6:00amKensington Park, a 9.3 hectare sporting ground in New Norfolk, could be sold to the state government for housing development. Homes Tasmania is hoping to acquire the land to build social and affordable housing, as well as create residential lots for sale. The Derwent Valley Council will vote on whether to support the sale on […]
Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 5:00amA beloved Kingston vet and boss of the local Animal Hospital has passed away after a recent health battle. Dr Chris Lee is being remembered by the clinic and his patients as a ‘kind and caring’ person who had a ‘great passion’ for the veterinary industry and was dedicated to caring for ‘all creatures great and […]
Tue Sep 26, 2023 - 5:56pmA site in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs will become home to a new youth detention centre, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced. During the handing down of the Commission of Inquiry into child sexual abuse, the Premier said the new centre in Pontville, bordering the Midland Highway, will replace the notorious Ashley Youth Detention Centre with a completely […]
Tue Sep 26, 2023 - 12:14pmThis time of year is usually reserved for excitement as the countdown to October and the opening of the Glenorchy War Memorial pool nears. Instead, this year, locals have been locked out of their local 60-year-old pool after it was closed due to safety concerns stemming from dozens of structural problems. A group of around […]
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