Two Derwent Valley homes have been left ‘badly damaged’ after seperate fires today. The first broke out at a Britten Street property just before 10am on Sunday, with crews from New Norfolk and Magra rushing to extinguish the blaze. A spokesperson for the Tasmania Fire Service said the fire caused approximately $50,000 in damages and led […]
Sun Aug 6, 2023 - 5:00pmThree trails bikers have been rescued after they became lost in the Dial Ranges near Penguin overnight. The trio, who were missing for close to 12 hours, were forced to stop riding after one of their motorbikes broke down. Police say officers were alerted to the missing bikers, aged 26, 24 and 11, at around […]
Sun Aug 6, 2023 - 9:00amThousands of dollars in compensation will be paid to residents in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands after a lengthy power outage this weekend. Properties right across the Midlands lost power on Friday night as the result of strong winds. A pole fire, sparked by the weather, cut power to people near Tunnack from 5 PM till just […]
Sun Aug 6, 2023 - 7:00amA Hobart property housing a ‘well performing’ BWS bottle shop has sold for $6.501 million at auction in Melbourne. The sale of the Davey Street premises started at $6 million and reached $6.5 million before the deal was sealed with a final $1,000 bid. Burgess Rawson partner Matthew Wright told realestate.com.au the BWS sale was a […]
Sun Aug 6, 2023 - 5:00amA leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer has had his licence suspended after video of alleged animal mistreatment and neglect at his property emerged. The Office of Racing Integrity have suspended Anthony Bullock’s licence while an investigation is completed. EARLIER THIS WEEK: Animal rights activists are calling for a proper investigation into the alleged animal mistreatment and […]
Sat Aug 5, 2023 - 11:01amPolice are investigating a suspected arson attack at a social housing property in Clarendon Vale overnight. Emergency services were called to the Mission Australia-owned property after smoke was discovered coming from beneath the kitchen floor around 10:30pm The residence, worth approximately $400,000, is likely to be demolished due to the heavy fire, smoke and water […]
Sat Aug 5, 2023 - 8:00amA group of more than 15 runners have spent the last four days on an incredible 400km run from Stanley to Hobart. The run from the top to the bottom of Tasmania was part of the “Archie’s 100” project, aimed at raising funds for children’s hospitals in Tasmania. The run was led by Damien Green, […]
Sat Aug 5, 2023 - 7:00amMartha Stewart has declared Tasmania as the location with the best food she’s ever had. The lifestyle guru told the UK’s Condé Nast Traveler Tasmania was the overall destination that had most impressive food she’s ever eaten. “The way they grow things is so extraordinary: the best cherries in the world, the best fish in the world, […]
Sat Aug 5, 2023 - 6:00amThe latest Tasmanian Trout fishing season has started today, with anglers expected to be out in force fishing in lakes, rivers and streams across the state despite recent bad weather. The Derwent and Huon Rivers are predicted to fish well early in the season, boosted by the rain leading up to opening weekend. Other rivers […]
Sat Aug 5, 2023 - 5:00amThe total number of Covid cases in Tasmania has increased to over 302,600, according to the latest data from the Department of Health. In the past week, the 7-day statewide average of new cases has dipped to 29, with 202 new infections reported. The North West region has reported the lowest average with 5 new […]
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