The future of some Metro bus services remains uncertain as the state-owned transport company continues to grapple with a worker shortage. 190 cancellations today left hundreds of Tasmanians out in the cold again, with Metro now considering permanent cuts to certain services to improve reliability. Daily disruptions have been affecting the Hobart bus network for several months […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 6:30pmThe body of a man has been located in waters near Triabunna this afternoon following a large-scale search for a missing 79-year-old boatie. Police say while formal identification has not yet been completed, they believe the body is that of the missing man. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances,” Police said. “Our […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 5:07pmThe body of a man has been located in waters near Triabunna this afternoon following a large-scale search for a missing 79-year-old boatie. Police say while formal identification has not yet been completed, they believe the body is that of the missing man. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances,” Police said. “Our […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 3:43pmA brand new children’s playground has opened at the Royal Hobart Hospital, providing enjoyment to young patients and their families. Funded with $82,000 from Rotary Tasmania and an additional $40,000 from the Tasmanian Community Fund, the new playground is not only a place for fun but a sanctuary for children going through medical treatments. Tasmanian […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 1:23pmThe CEO of Tasmania’s largest aged care provider has resigned, a statement from the organisation has confirmed. Robyn Boyd has been the CEO of Southern Cross Care since March 2020, overseeing their nine residential care facilities. Acting Chair Judith Fishlock thanked Robyn for her time with the organisation. “[We] wish her well for the future,” […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 12:21pmPolice are racing against the clock to find two men in their 60’s who activated their Locator Beacon in Tasmania’s South-West wilderness overnight. Ground crew were dispatched to the Loddon Range area near Derwent Bridge overnight, but weren’t able to reach the pair due to unsafe river conditions. Ground crews and the rescue helicopter are […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 10:26amThe construction of the new Spirit of Tasmania IV and V ships is well underway. Being built by Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland, the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels will have a larger capacity than the current ships. The overall length will increase from 194.33 metres to 212 metres, with passenger capacity set to jump from 1,400 […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 6:00amTwo Southern Tasmanian men have been stripped of their vehicles after they were caught doing more than double the speed limit. Police caught the men speeding down Fulham Road near Connelly’s Marsh at 166km/h, 86km/h over the 80km/h limit, around 4:00pm on Sunday. Dunalley Constable Etherington said a car and motorbike were involved in the […]
Tue Aug 22, 2023 - 4:00amTasmania’s 14 automated mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras are officially handing out fines as of today, after months of testing. Transport Minister Michael Ferguson says the presence of the cameras has already led to a decrease in speeds on Tasmania’s roads by handing out speeding fines, and now they’re cracking down on phone and […]
Mon Aug 21, 2023 - 6:13pmTasmania’s snakes are waking up with the warm weather. Snakes Alive Tasmania have reported an increase in callouts around the south of the state over the last few days, particularly near Kingston and Margate. Veronika Ross from Snakes Alive said we’re reaching the season “a bit earlier than usual” as a result of the recent […]
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