One of Tasmania’s most beloved and iconic tourist attractions has hit the market. With an asking price of $3,750,000, Zoodoo Zoo is up for sale after 15 successful years under current owner Donna Cuttriss. The zoo will continue operating during the sale, with hopes of finding a new owner to maintain its operation and bring new ideas. […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 2:36pmA bushfire in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs has prompted a smoke alert this afternoon. The Tasmania Fire Service are warning residents around Sattler Street in Gagebrook to ‘avoid smoke’. They say while there is currently no threat to communities, there will be smoke, ash and embers from this fire visible around the area. “People at higher […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 1:26pmLaunceston-born hip-hop artist Lachy Hamill is capturing the attention of Tasmanians with his catchy new rap called the ‘Hobart Funk’. The Hobart Funk includes references to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Hobart nightlife and even Redline buses. In an interview with ABC Mornings, Hamill, who moved from Launceston to Hobart to pursue music studies at uni – said […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 12:21pmThe Tasman Highway is currently blocked at Orielton after a crash between two vehicles this morning. The crash, reportedly between a vehicle and another vehicle towing a trailer, happened shortly after 11am at the intersection of Fingerpost Road and the Tasman Highway. No injuries have been reported at this stage. Motorists are advised to avoid […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 11:05amMigrating whales are currently passing through Tasmanian waters, on route to their calving and socialisation areas. Dr Kris Carlyon from the Marine Conservation Program (MCP) said this year’s sightings of both Southern Right and Humpback Whales have started. “This year’s season started in late May and there has been a steady increase in sightings,” Dr […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 10:17amTasmanians are the largest consumers of cannabis and the second largest of alcohol, new wastewater analysis has found. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission have revealed that the latest testing ranks Tasmania first nationally in capital city consumption of cannabis and oxycodone. Tasmania is also the second highest consumer of alcohol and MDMA. Acting ACIC CEO […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 10:00amHobart has been crowned the best city in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific! With the best sights, landmarks, food and friendly people, Travel + Leisure magazine readers placed Hobart as the #1 city to visit. Acting Hobart Lord Mayor Helen Burnet said the recognition from such a respected travel publication is a “great […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 9:05amOn the ten-year anniversary of the tragic murder of Simon Crisp, Tasmania Police are making a renewed plea for information in the hopes of finally solving the case. 44-year-old Crisp was fatally shot behind the Marrawah Tavern on July 13 2013 and his unsolved murder has haunted investigators and loved ones ever since. Crisp was […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 8:30amConcerns have been raised after a Tasmanian man who can’t walk was “dumped’ in the rain on his driveway after being discharged from hospital. Reg Rollins suffered a fall and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment last year. However, when it came time for his discharge, the hospital claimed that they lacked […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 7:00amThe temporary reappointment of a dog trainer with a doping conviction as the head of Tasmania’s greyhound adoption program has been slammed as “grossly inappropriate”. Susan Gittus has been brought back in as the interim manager of the GAP while Lianne Salerno, the program’s manager, is on leave. Gittus, who was previously removed from the position […]
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