Beachgoers are being urged to be mindful of eagle nests as shorebirds begin nesting and breeding on Tasmanian beaches. Parks and Wildlife say that while the shorebirds and their eggs can be difficult to spot due to their camouflage on dry sand, their habits need to be protected, as they can only live, breed and […]
Sun Sep 17, 2023 - 7:00amPremier Jeremy Rockliff has dismissed claims that Hobart’s Macquarie Point Stadium is on “shaky ground” – literally – after a 2015 engineer’s report highlighting challenges at the site resurfaced. The Douglas Partners report says the stadium would need to be built on concrete pylons around 18m tall due to unstable soil at the site. Labour […]
Sun Sep 17, 2023 - 5:00amEight motorcycles used by hoons across Hobart’s suburbs have been removed from the street this week. Police seized the eight bikes, including two that were stolen, during several traffic operations targeting illegal and anti-social riding off-road motorcycles in Bridgewater and Gagebrook. Six people have since been arrested and are now facing various charges including evading police, […]
Sun Sep 17, 2023 - 4:00amTasmanian Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus has revealed that she recently underwent surgery to remove two benign tumours from her right ovary. The tumours were detected during an MRI scan that was initially intended to assess a hip injury. In a post on Instagram, Titmus expressed her relief at the successful surgery and her gratitude […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 12:30pmA Launceston cafe owner has been forced to hire full-time security at a cost of $1000 per day after allegedly being assaulted by a group of youths demanding vaping products from customers. Coffee Republic Owner Robin Smith said the ‘vile attack’ has left both his staff and customers shaken. “They started to smash cafe furniture […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 8:00amThe historic Gordon Jetty will be demolished next week after a possible arson incident. The jetty was destroyed by a fire, the cause of which remains undetermined, in the early hours of Saturday September 9. Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has announced that demolition works will commence, weather permitting, at the jetty site on Monday. […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 7:00amThe search for a missing Tasmanian fisherman has gone on hold this weekend and will resume next week, police say. 75-year-old Deloraine man, Kerry Frankcombe, was last seen on September 10 after leaving for what was meant to be a day fishing trip from Port Sorell. After he failed to return on Sunday afternoon, search […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 6:00amTasmanian Greyhound racing trainer Anthony Bullock has been cleared of animal cruelty allegations following an Office of Racing Integrity (ORI) investigation prompted by drone footage released on social media. The ORI report, released on Friday, found that animal welfare standards for dogs and horses on Bullock’s properties were “generally acceptable.” RSPCA officers found no breaches […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 5:00amTasmania’s COVID-19 and respiratory infection risk level has dropped from moderate to low, the Department of Health have confirmed. Public Health Director Dr Mark Veitch says the change comes as the number of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in the state continue to decrease. “Viral respiratory infections occur with varying frequency throughout […]
Sat Sep 16, 2023 - 4:00amA busy East Coast highway has been closed after a car towing a caravan flipped this afternoon. Police say the Tasman Highway at Apslawn, between Bicheno and Swansea, is currently blocked following the crash. They are asking all motorists to avoid the area and to expect delays until the scene is cleared. No serious injuries […]
Fri Sep 15, 2023 - 3:25pm
