An ill-prepared Tasmanian pair have been rescued from the Cradle Mountain National Park after they ventured off a track and became stuck yesterday. The two men from Burnie made a distress call around 5:30pm on Tuesday when they found themselves trapped in what rescuers have described as “extremely steep terrain.” Western Search and Rescue lead […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 3:39pmA pavilion-style home hidden in bushland on Tasmania’s East Coast has attracted international interest during its first week on the market. The nine-acre property, located in Orford, is built around a 14-metre lap pool and is listed for sale for offers over $3 million. Located 10 minute’s walk from Spring Beach, the property’s owners say […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 1:13pmToday marks 2 years of Hobart’s Derwent River Ferry, with more than 250,000 passengers jumping on-board since it first set sail in August 2021. Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said the ferry has been a “resounding success”, with passengers embracing the service and from the very start. “We were pleased when we first hit the 60,000-passenger […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 10:41am20-year-old Tasmanian swimmer Max Giulani is hoping to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games next year after winning the USA pro-championship 100m and 200m freestyle titles in California last week. Giuliani broke his personal best times for both events, finishing with times of 48.21s and 1m 46.23s. He was part of the Australia A team, […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 7:00amTasmania may be facing a potentially challenging fire season this year, the Director of Community Fire Safety at the Tasmanian Fire Service has warned. Speaking on ABC Radio, Chris Collins raised concerns about drier-than-normal conditions. “The eastern half of the state is now looking much drier, particularly for this time of year,” Collins said. “We’re […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 6:00amThe Tasmanian state parliament is likely to gain the final say over projects like the Macquarie Point stadium after Labor said it will back changes to existing laws in the lower house. The State Policies and Projects Amendment Bill will let both parliament houses approve projects, following an assessment by the Tasmanian Planning Commission. In […]
Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 4:00amA free drive-in cinema is coming to Hobart’s Regatta Grounds this month. The initiative is part of the City of Hobart’s Out In The Open program, aiming to get people out and about in the community. The Princess Bride will be shown on Friday August 18 with Happy Feet on the Saturday night and E.T. […]
Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 6:47pmSix people have been left injured after they were bashed by a group of interstate outlaw motorcycle gang members in Devonport on Sunday morning. Police say three to four men approached two victims outside McDonald’s in Devonport CBD at around 1am. The offenders then kicked one of the victims in the ribs and struck the […]
Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 12:28pmA Tasmanian member of an outlaw motorcycle gang has been arrested and charged after firearms, drugs, stolen vehicles and cash were found at a property in the Derwent Valley last week. The 56-year-old man is now facing close to 23 charges as the result of a coordinated national week of action as part of Taskforce Morpheus. […]
Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 10:47amA large burning object, believed to be a meteor, has been spotted by people all over Tasmania last night. The slow-moving ‘ball of fire’ crossed the sky just before midnight and lasted 30-40 seconds. Many took to social media with videos of their sightings, which ended with a ‘huge thunderous boom’. Astronomer and Swinburne University […]
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