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Tasmanian firefighters, SES volunteers protest over reform concerns

Hundreds of Tasmanian firefighters and SES volunteers have rallied across the state to demand more clarity on proposed reforms to the Fire Service Act. The rallies brought together members from various firefighting associations, including UFU Fire Rescue Tasmania, Tasmanian Volunteer Fire Brigades Association, the SES Volunteers Association and the Tasmanian Retained Volunteer Firefighters Association. Unions […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 6:55pm

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Spirit of Tasmania docks in Hobart for the first time in more than 20 years

One of Tasmania’s most iconic vessels, the Spirit of Tasmania II, has returned to its home in the River Derwent for an intensive three-week maintenance period in preparation for its upcoming sale. More than 70 local contractors are working diligently to ensure that the vessel is in top shape for potential buyers. Typically, the Spirit […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 1:02pm

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Police renew appeal for leads in cold case of missing young Tasmanian mum

A Tasmanian cold case that has haunted a family for over a decade has been reopened. 20-year-old woman Helen Munnings disappeared 15 years ago on July 23, 2008, in Burnie after she was last seen meeting with Adam Taylor, the father of her two-year-old son. At the time, Helen was pregnant with her second child […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 11:00am

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Tasmania’s economy faces recession as growth declines: Report

Tasmania is facing a worrying economic future as the only state economy in Australia to experience a decline in the 2023-24 financial year, according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook. The report suggests that the state’s economy is heading towards a recession, despite reaching new employment figures. While Tasmania had outperformed most mainland states […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 9:00am

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Tasmanian rivers, mountains embrace dual names to honour indigenous heritage

Two rivers in Tasmania’s North-East now bear dual names as a tribute to Indigenous heritage and culture. New signage has recently been erected at Worewoter/Little Pipers River near Bridport and Larnerrangener/Great Musselroe River north of St Helens in a project spearheaded by the Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation. With over 20 dual-named places in the region […]

Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 5:00am

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Veteran green activist Bob Brown fights trespass charge

Renowned Green veteran Bob Brown appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court today to face a trespass charge. The 78-year-old activist, along with his co-accused, Kristie Lee Alger and Karen Lynne Weldrick, pleaded not guilty. The charges stem from an incident on November 8 2022, when the activists allegedly trespassed while participating in a protest aimed at […]

Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 4:30pm

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Tasmanian fruit pickers rescued from alleged “modern slavery”

Tasmanian fruit pickers have been rescued from a company that has been treating them as ‘modern slaves’, unions say. The Australian federal government has revoked the business license of Linx Employment, leading to new job opportunities being offered to Pacific Islander pickers and farm workers in multiple states, including Tasmania. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations […]

Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 3:39pm

Road Incidents

Investigation launched after serious crash traps man on Bass Highway

Police are investigating after a motorist became trapped in his following a crash on the Bass Highway this morning. The 63-year-old Latrobe man is believed to have crashed into the rear of a truck that was stopped on the highway and was waiting to turn around 7am on Thursday. Authorities extracted the man from his […]

Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 12:28pm

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Ben Hirst battles snow, wind to summit Mt Wellington 21 times for charity

Hobart’s Ben Hirst has successfully completed an incredible feat by running up and down kunanyi/Mount Wellington 21 times in the last week. Hirst pushed his limits for over 60 hours in total, climbing twice the height of Mount Everest in the process. Running with the goal of raising $10,000 for SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY, Hirst […]

Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 5:00am

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Barbie fever sweeps Tasmania as fans gear up for movie release

Barbie-mania has taken hold in Tasmania as fans gear up for the release of the much-awaited Barbie movie. Recent Barbie Gala Night screenings at the State Cinema in Hobart have seen enthusiastic fans don costumes inspired by the iconic Barbie doll. The most highly-anticipated movie of the year, Barbie will be released in cinemas across […]

Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 4:00am