Metal levels in Hobart’s River Derwent have declined, according to the latest report card. The Derwent Estuary program report says the improvement is the result of groundwater being captured at the zinc works. Despite the good news, several species of fish still have levels which remain well above the national Food Safety standards. On Tuesday, […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 8:30amClarence City Councilor Jade Darko has welcomed the adoption of a motion to condemn an incident of transphobic vandalism as a hate based targeted attack on a minority group. The motion was put presented to address the vandalism of a memorial for trans woman Marjorie Harwood, which was defaced with graffiti last month. Marjorie died […]
Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 6:00amTasmania is cracking down on criminals who commit offences while on parole. The government has closed a loophole in outdated laws that allowed offenders to serve out a new non-parole period before being sentenced for their latest crimes. This quirk in the system was out of line with community expectations, according to Attorney-General Elise Archer. […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 7:30pmA newspaper in Tamania’s rural north-east has been saved from closure, after respected journalist and former 7 Tasmania weekend news presenter Rachel Williams purchased the masthead. Through Williams’ communications business, Millwood Media, the North Eastern Advertiser will continue its 114 year legacy. From Scottsdale and beyond, concerns have been growing in recent weeks after the […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 6:20pmThe Tasmanian Department of Health has issued a public alert advising people against the consumption of wild shellfish caught in certain areas of south-east Tasmania. The warning, triggered by elevated levels of biotoxins in mussels, also applies to oysters, clams, pipis, cockles, wedge shells, abalone and scallop roe. The affected areas include the waters near […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 5:15pmTasmanian Labor have raised concerns about patient care in the state’s public hospitals because of a shortage of nurses. The nurses union estimates that vacancies in the state are in the hundreds. Paying nurses to work overtime has cost the Tasmanian Health Service more than $25 million since last July. Labor’s health spokesperson Anita Dow […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 4:45pmTasmania Police are urging anyone thinking of bush walking in western or central plateau areas of the state tomorrow to reconsider their plans. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a bush walkers weather alert, with snow as low as 600 metres expected during Wednesday in parts of the western and central plateau areas. Police say […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 4:17pmAlderman Kelly Sims has been removed from her position on the Glenorchy City Council after failing to attend three consecutive council meetings. Council General Manager Tony McMullen confirmed that the seat is now vacant and has notified the Tasmanian Electoral Commissioner accordingly as required by the Local Government Act 1993. “The legislation stipulates that the office […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 1:49pmTasmanians in need of critical care will soon benefit from an expanded and state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The recent redevelopment has substantially increased the capacity of the ICU, adding 12 new intensive care beds and bringing the total number of beds to 33. Premier and Minister for Health, Jeremy Rockliff, […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 1:36pmCeline Cremer has been missing for over two weeks, and Tasmania Police are urging anyone who may have seen the Belgian tourist to come forward. The last time she was seen was in Hobart on June 12, and friends and family have not been able to make contact with her since. Authorities are worried for […]
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