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 - 5:00amThe 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 - 4:00amHundreds 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 - 10:28pmA 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 - 4:36pmThe 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 - 4:26pmA 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 - 1:44pmTasmania Police are hunting down a group of thugs who they believe broke into a Cambridge warehouse to steal energy drinks three times in the last month. The group allegedly forced their way into the Juicy Isle on Beacon Court before escaping with the ‘significant amount’ of stolen drinks in their getaway cars. Police believe […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 10:20amA mystery Tasmanian is now $30 million richer after winning a massive Lotto jackpot overnight. The multi-million dollar ticket, which was purchased at an undisclosed outlet somewhere in the state, is yet to be claimed. The Lott say the winner held the only division one winning entry in the draw, but officials cannot contact them as […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 9:03amA video showing a massive felled native tree, believed to be a Eucalyptus regnans, being transported on a truck in Tasmania’s Florentine Valley has been labelled ‘shameful’ and an ‘utter environmental travesty’. This tree is one of Australia’s tallest varieties and has an immense girth that almost fills the entire truck. Former Greens leader and conservationist […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 6:00pmHobart’s own Hugo Allison is set to take the national stage tonight as he makes his debut on the hit television singing contest “The Voice” at 7:30. The 18-year-old student from The Hutchins School, who is already an accomplished competitive sailor, will now try to win the hearts of Australia with his voice. Having taken […]
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