Disadvantaged ‘working-class’ areas around Hobart, particularly in the northern suburbs and the eastern shore, are set to be hit the hardest by the recent Metro bus service cuts, according to Labor. The suspension of some services has sparked concerns for residents who rely on public transportation daily. Shadow Minister for Community Services and Development, Sarah […]
Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 3:17pmA Tasmanian restaurant empire has collapsed after the owner ‘bit off more than he could chew’. Four venues, including three Firestorm Tacos & Bar restaurants and The Caledonian Wine Vaults, shut down without warning this week – with once venue’s eviction notice circulated widely on social media. Owner Paul Fielding said the failure of The Caledonian to […]
Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 1:35pmClose to 180 bus services will be cancelled across Hobart every day for the foreseeable future as Metro continues to grapple with a growing driver shortage. From Monday next week, multiple routes will be ‘temporarily suspended’ at certain times during the day, with Metro hoping to “improve certainty and reliability” across the network. Metro CEO […]
Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 6:00amTasmanian rail advocates are frustrated with how the state government is handling public transportation and are calling for a rail corridor renewal plan to be given a second look. With hopes of reinstating commuter rail services along the northern suburbs railway line, the Rail Action Groups disappointment comes as Metro announce cuts to 180 daily […]
Fri Aug 25, 2023 - 5:00amA serial drink driver with previous alcohol-related offences has been caught drunk behind the wheel again. The disqualified 41-year-old man from Primrose Sands was caught driving almost five times over the legal limit in North Hobart on Wednesday. Hobart Police Sergeant Angus Dobner said the man was pulled over for a random breath test at […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 6:00pmSome Hobart bus services will be ‘temporarily suspended’ from next week as Metro continues to grapple with a growing driver shortage. The city has seen thousands of bus cancellations in recent months, with Metro hoping the removal of some services will “improve certainty and reliability” across the network. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said the adjustments to […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 2:00pmThe Australian Antarctic Division’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina is too big to fit under the Hobart’s Tasman Bridge, with the vessel now needing to travel hundreds of kilometres north to refuel. TasPorts has refused permission for the $528m research vessel to refuel at Selfs Point, a short distance upstream on the other side of the Tasman Bridge, […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 1:25pmA ‘ufo-shaped’ cloud that appeared over Hobart this morning has nothing to with aliens, the BOM have confirmed. Photos of the strange cloud in the sky above Brighton were shared to social media shortly after 7am on Thursday. BOM forecaster Michael Conway said these clouds are known as ‘Altocumulus Lenticularis’ and are formed when air […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 1:00pmAfter initially leaving Tasmania off its list of destinations, Bonza have confirmed they will be launching a new route between Launceston and the Gold Coast. The new year round direct service is the airlines 34th route and will launch this November, with tickets already on sale from $79 per person. Speaking from Launceston Airport, Bonza’s Chief […]
Thu Aug 24, 2023 - 9:30amAccess to three wards at Launceston General Hospital has been restricted due to multiple reports of “gastroenteritis-like symptoms” among staff and patients. The Department of Health issued a statement urging community members to “strongly reconsider” visiting the LGH emergency department. Ward 3D, Ward 5D, and Ward 6D will be restricted for visitors until further notice. […]
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