The school community of Dominic College are remembering their beloved teacher assistant Leesa Baker, who passed away surrounded by loved ones last night. Dozens of school students and parents have taken to social media this afternoon to share their memories of “a truly beautiful person” who made a positive impact “on so many lives”. “This […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 4:34pmA ‘large truck’ that caused Hobart commuters to ‘slip and slide’ on roads across the city yesterday is now the target of a police search. Inspector John Toohey told ABC Radio that, so far, Police have been unable to identify the truck which is only described as being ‘large’. He said the spill ‘doesn’t appear […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 10:41amA Tasmanian man who used his employer’s fuel card to illegally buy more than $24,000 worth of fuel has narrowly escaped imprisonment. Damian John Barrett, 38, admitted to six counts of fraud in the Burnie Supreme Court after it was uncovered he had unlawfully purchased a whopping 15,231.50 litres of fuel across a six month period. According […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 8:08amA Hobart man’s ‘tractor dream’ has come true, with a $200,000 win in the lotto this week. The Tasmanian, who said he hasn’t yet told his wife, plans to upgrade his planned holiday and finally get the tractor he’s been saving three years for. “I’ve wanted a tractor for ages and my wife always says […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 7:00amA crash between multiple cars and a bus is currently blocking the southbound lane of Hobart’s Southern Outlet this evening. Traffic is backed up to Davey Street and as far away as the Tasman Bridge, with peak hour motorists asked to avoid the area and to expect delays. Police say injuries are not known at […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 4:58pmThe Tasmanian Government has announced the implementation of a ‘contemporary, integrated ticketing system’ for public transport in Tasmania. In a move aimed at enhancing the public transport experience for Tasmanians, the new system will reportedly ‘revolutionise the way commuters pay for their journeys’ and provide ‘seamless travel’ across the entire state. The State Government has […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 3:05pmTasmania’s mobile speed cameras have raked in $3.2 million from 25,000 tickets since September, but the Greens are raising concerns about a ‘revenue raising exercise.’ Claims by Cassy O’Connor that the placement of the cameras is being focused on revenue rather than road safety were shut down by Treasurer & Transport Minister Michael Ferguson today, […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 1:34pmA major oil spill that stretches for over 40km along some of Hobart’s busiest roads has led to several crashes this morning. Police are asking anyone who does not need to be on the road to ‘reconsider their need to travel’, with oil stretching from the Southern Outlet to the Midland Highway. Starting on the […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 12:07pmHobart’s Southern Outlet has become the centre of attention for police and emergency services this morning as they respond to a series of incidents. Two separate crashes are causing delays on sections of the Outlet, with one vehicle bringing down a light pole near McDonalds Kingston, while another car has crashed at the Mount Nelson […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 10:52amTasmania is set to introduce new holographic markings on its number plates, making them more secure and resistant to fraud. The move will make it ‘nearly impossible’ for fraudulent plates to be made, making identification of illegal plates much easier. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said the markings cannot be physically or chemically […]
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