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First Rex flight from Melbourne lands in Hobart to special welcome

Hobart officially has a new airline in town. Rex touched down at Hobart Airport moments ago on its first commercial flight to Tasmania’s south, direct from Melbourne. Aviation enthusiasts were among those onboard the flight, which will now run daily between the state’s capital and Melbourne. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the state government is working […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 11:39am
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Young woman charged over fatal Batman Highway horse crash

A 20-year-old woman has been charged over a crash that killed four horses and left five people with injures on the Batman Highway earlier this year. Seven months on from the 30 January crash, the Rowella woman is facing various charges including causing harm by negligent driving, not ensuring seat belt use, driving without due […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 9:27am
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Tasmanian man Edward Vanderfeen selected for 10-week NASA scholarship

A Tasmanian-born Palawa man and PhD candidate has been selected for a 10-week internship at NASA in the United States. Edward Vanderfeen is one of five First Nations students chosen for the internship, which is organised by the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) and supported by the Australian Space Agency. Vanderfeen, an engineering student at […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 7:00am
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Look at these suburbs for Hobart’s ‘most affordable & livable’ options

Recent findings by PRD have revealed the most liveable and affordable suburbs for renters in Hobart. The analysis took into account factors such as lower median rental prices compared to the city, availability of rental properties and lifestyle amenities. For houses, the top suburbs were Warrane, Glenorchy and Mount Nelson – with median rents of […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 6:00am
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Tough penalties coming as Tasmania bans Nazi symbols, salute

Tasmania has become the first Australian state or territory to ban the Nazi salute and the display of Nazi symbols. Offenders could face penalties of up to three months in jail or a $3,900 fine for first-time offenses. The bill sends a “very clear message” that “hateful and offensive conduct is not welcome in our […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 5:00am
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Store where mystery $30m Tasmanian lotto winner bought ticket revealed

The store that sold yesterdays $30 million Lotto ticket to a mystery Tasmanian has been revealed. The Upper Burnie Newsagency & Post Office on Mount Street came out as the seller of the division one winning ticket late last night. “If you purchased your ticket from us, make sure to come in and check it,” […]

Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 4:00am
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Hundreds pack into Hobart’s PW1 for Matildas live viewing party

Hundreds of Tasmanians gathered around Princes Wharf 1 in Hobart tonight to watch the Australian Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup. Free live viewing events were held across Tasmania, with people cheering on the Matildas at PW1 in Hobart, UTAS Stadium in Launceston and Devonport’s Market Square. Australia were defeated 3-1 in […]

Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:28pm
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Hobart electricity meltdown: Cable fault surges city’s power

A cable fault has been blamed as the cause of a power issue affecting over 1,200 properties around Hobart this afternoon. Commuters complained of flickering traffic lights around the North Hobart area, while many homes around West Hobart and North Hobart went without power for a short period of time – with others complaining of […]

Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:36pm
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William Crowther statue removal approved by Tas Heritage Council

The removal of a controversial statue at Hobart’s Franklin Square has been approved by the Tasmanian Heritage Council. In its deliberation, the Heritage Council say they noted the significant interest in the application and the divergence of community views. “The impacts on the historic cultural significance of Franklin Square that would result from removal the […]

Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 4:26pm
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Rosny carpark closed after driver crashes into wall

A Rosny carpark has been closed over fears a wall could fall down after a driver crashed into it this afternoon. The driver hit the wall of the McDonald’s carpark just before 1:30PM. Police say no one was injured in the crash. More to come…

Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 1:44pm