The Bicheno Golf Club is reeling after a recent break-in that saw the club’s safe cleaned out. Club president Peter Wight says “a substantial” amount of money was taken overnight on Thursday, June 22, with the funds serving a variety of purposes for the club, including the bar float, tour money, and gift cards given […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:15amUPDATED: A homeless man has died after he was hit by a freight train in Tasmania’s north this morning. Police say the 36-year-old man, who was trespassing, had climbed over fencing to enter the restricted area of the Burnie rail yard when the fatal accident occurred around 4:55am. According to Detective-Inspector Steve Jones, the man […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 9:10amTasmania’s thriving salmon industry has been identified as a key driver of the state’s regional economy, according to a new report from Deloitte. The report was commissioned by Salmon Tasmania, representing major producers Tassal, Huon Salmon, and Petuna. The industry generated over $770 million in 2022 alone, with more than 5100 jobs indirectly supported. Salmon […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 8:15amMainland states are keeping a close eye on Tasmania’s innovative school lunch project, which delivered 78,832 meals to hungry Tassie students at 15 schools in 2022. The project, which was founded by School Food Matters and funded by the Tasmanian Government and a philanthropist, caters to kids from Kindergarten right through to grade 10. In […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 7:00amThe Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council are calling for Police Minister Felix Ellis to be sacked after the Braddon MP shared a video of himself on a 4WD adventure in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Ellis recently posted a video on his Facebook page that featured him 4x4ing in the ‘significant heritage area’, which covers over 100,000 […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 6:00amLaunceston’s Iron Horse Bar and Grill owner says she is still awaiting payment for hosting the controversial ‘Karen’s Diner’ experience in April, which has since gone into liquidation. The chain, which is notorious for its “great burgers and rude service,” offers diners a theatrical experience where they are mocked by waitresses with bad attitudes. In […]
Sun Jun 25, 2023 - 1:40pmFour cheeky Bolivian squirrel monkeys have arrived at their new home at Tasmania’s Zoodoo Zoo this week. Tasmania’s first Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys, Tito (6), Carlos (9), Enzo (7), and Leo (6) have made the move from Melbourne Zoo and are now settling into their upgraded enclosure at Zoodoo Zoo. “The arrival of Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys to […]
Sat Jun 24, 2023 - 11:18amTwo walkers who ventured out into the Cradle Mountain area have been rescued after they began experiencing medical issues overnight. Western Search and Rescue OIC Inspector Steve Jones said rescuers battled rain, hail, wind and snow to reach the men, who were only prepared for a day trip and not to camp overnight, in the […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 1:05pmA crash between a car and a campervan has shut the Bass Highway at Carrick this afternoon. The highway between Oaks Road and Illawarra Road will remain closed in both directions until emergency services have cleared the scene. Motorists travelling west will be diverted onto Illawarra Rd to Meander Valley Road. Motorists travelling east will be […]
Fri Jun 23, 2023 - 12:15pmVandals has been wreaking havoc on a social housing development in Hobart’s Herdsmans Cove, with the 40-unit project now suffering delays and $100,000 worth of damage. The Centacare Evolve housing project has suffered from repeated broken windows and even arson attacks, causing major headaches for those in need of social housing. According to CEO of […]
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