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‘Major flood warning’: SES warns residents south of Hobart to “prepare now”

Tasmania’s SES has issued a ‘major flood warning’ for areas south of Hobart tonight, urging residents near sections of the Huon River to “prepare now”. The river is likely to experience significant flooding in the coming hours, according to the BOM. The flood warning alert area includes regions from Southwest to Geeveston and surrounds, as […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 6:12pm
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Powerlines down, wild wind and flood warnings for parts of Tasmania

Wild winds have brought down powerlines in Hobart’s northern suburbs, while Tasmania’s SES are warning residents south of the city to prepare for possible flooding. Main Road Granton, near the York Hotel, has been closed to motorists due to fallen powerlines caused by strong winds, while other areas remain without power as a result of […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 3:11pm
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Crazy Tassie kaleidoscope artwork build approved for Huon Valley

DarkLab’s ambitious art installation project ‘Transformer’ has received approval from the Huon Valley Council. The project, an offshoot of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), will create a ‘never-ending kaleidoscope’ of light and weather in the Wilderness World Heritage Area. Huon Valley Council say the project is expected to attract an additional 30,000 […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 1:43pm
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Flood warning: Huon Valley and Geeveston residents urged to prepare

Residents in the Huon Valley and Geeveston area south of Hobart have been urged to remain on high alert as the Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) issues a flood alert. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Huon River, indicating the potential for flooding in Judbury, Ranelagh, Huonville, Glen Huon, […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 11:04am
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Groceries or cigarettes? Tasmanians weigh the cost on World No Tobacco Day

On World No Tobacco Day, Tasmanians are being urged to set a ‘quit date’ and take the first step towards living a smoke-free life. Quit Tasmania Director, Abby Smith, says quitting can play a major part in easing the financial strain caused by the rising cost of living. Smith highlighted the benefits of quitting with two […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 9:00am
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Farmer Will from Love Island UK arrives in Tasmania

Farmer Will Young from Love Island UK has landed in Tasmania with his Tassie partner Jessie Renée-Wynter after falling in love on the British reality show earlier this year. Wynter, born and bred in Hobart, first found fame on Love Island Australia in 2019, before joining the UK version of the show in 2023. Will, […]

Wed May 31, 2023 - 7:00am
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Tragic tractor rollover claims life of Tasmanian man

A Tasmanian man in his 70s has lost his life today after a tragic tractor rollover incident in the north of the state. Police and emergency services responded to the scene at a commercial property in Promised Land around 2pm, but unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead on-site. Worksafe Tasmania have launched an investigation into […]

Tue May 30, 2023 - 4:34pm
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Why you might be weighed before flying from Hobart Airport

If you’re travelling to Auckland from Hobart in the next 5 weeks, you might just be asked to step on to the scales before you fly. Air New Zealand will weigh passengers on selected flights next month and during the upcoming July school holidays as part of a survey aimed at determining the average weight […]

Tue May 30, 2023 - 11:30am
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Fire engulfs Claremont property in Hobart’s north overnight

Multiple fire crews have worked through the night to battle a fire in Claremont, which ‘fully engulfed’ a large shed as well as a number of fences. Tasmania Fire Service have been alerted via multiple triple zeros of a shed and bushes on fire at the Dunedin Close address. The full extent of the damage […]

Tue May 30, 2023 - 7:47am
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Tributes pour in for Hobart dad and footy legend Dion Mead

Hobart dad and local footy legend Dion Mead is being remembered after passing away recently. A life member of the Lauderdale Football Club and friend to all, Club president Andrew Lyden said Dion’s impact both on and off the field was immeasurable and his passing has left a ‘tremendous hole that will be impossible to […]

Mon May 29, 2023 - 5:30pm