The Spirit of Tasmania will be visiting Hobart for the first time in over 20 years this month. The Spirit II will undergo routine maintenance at Macquarie Wharf from July 18 to August 7, including deck and hull preservation, tank inspections, equipment maintenance and interior repairs. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Bernard Dwyer said […]
Tue Jul 4, 2023 - 12:26pmA 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while reportedly attempting to clear debris off a Launceston road on Friday has died in hospital. The man was rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries in the incident on Invermay Road at around 5am on June 30th. Police say nearby officers on patrol watched the […]
Tue Jul 4, 2023 - 11:36amIn an effort to make fares more consistent and encourage more people to use public transport, the Tasmanian government has announced changes to the bus network. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson said that the changes will result in ‘almost all trips’ costing the same or less and will come into effect next week. “Fares […]
Tue Jul 4, 2023 - 9:03amA plane from Auckland to Perth that flew over Hobart in the last half an hour briefly became the world’s ‘most tracked’ flight on FlightRadar! According to the popular plane tracking app, hundreds of Tasmanians jumped on to see what left a ‘massive vapor trail’ in the sky over Hobart. The daily Auckland to Perth […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 3:23pmAn investigation has been launched after a Bridgewater house was shot at overnight. The Gunn Street property was targeted around 11pm on Sunday night in what Police believe was an “isolated incident”. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden said Police attended the scene and confirmed a firearm had been discharged from a vehicle. “Understandably every unlawful firearm […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 12:29pmThe search for a Belgian tourist who disappeared without a trace in the remote Tasmanian bush will move underwater tomorrow, Police have announced. Celine Cremer was reported missing on Monday 26 June, with her car located the next day in the Philosopher Falls car park near Waratah. Police say since the 27th, ‘no further signs’ of […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 12:20pmThe identity of Tasmania’s newest millionaire remains a mystery as they are yet to claim their $1.25 million lotto winnings from the weekend! The unidentified player holds one of the eight division one winning entries in the recent TattsLotto draw 4377. Purchased at newsXpress Shoreline in Howrah, the winning ticket is unregistered, meaning officials from The […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 11:51amClose to $580,000 has officially been handed over to a Tasmanian footballer who suffered a devastating spinal injury following the sale of a charity house in Cygnet, specially built and sold to support his recovery. Former Cygnet Football Club player Ryan Wiggins suffered a C2 fracture to his spinal cord in a non-football-related incident in 2021, […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 10:39amTasmanian politicians and siblings David & Michelle O’Byrne have sadly confirmed the passing of their mother Colleen overnight. “I can’t believe that the biggest and strongest of hearts no longer beats,” Michelle said in a social media post. David thanked the “wonderful” ED, ICU and ward staff at the Launceston General Hospital, who he said […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 6:30amTwo young teenagers are facing charges after allegedly assaulting a man outside a bakery in Rosny this afternoon. Both aged just 15-years-old, the pair were reportedly part of a group of youths threatening a man and a woman outside the Banjos Bakery shortly after 2pm. Police say a 61-year-old man was left with injuries after being assaulted […]
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