The search of the North Esk River for a missing 14-year-old Tasmanian teenager has been ‘paused’ after three weeks without any signs of the missing teen. Police say despite calling off the search for Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, the investigation into her disappearance remains active and forensic testing is currently underway on newly found items of interest. […]
Thu May 18, 2023 - 11:49amA ‘fully loaded’ log truck that has rolled is blocking the Esk Highway west of Fingal this afternoon. Police say the driver has been transported to the Launceston General Hospital for observations. A detour is available leaving Fingal via Avoca, Rossarden and Mangana on the Rossarden Road.
Wed May 17, 2023 - 4:35pmA large search is currently underway across Hobart for two people after a shooting in the northern suburbs this afternoon. Police are hunting for the pair after shots were reportedly fired through the window of a Glenorchy home – where luckily no one was injured. The duo were reportedly seen leaving the scene on a […]
Wed May 17, 2023 - 3:35pmA new $40m retail precinct is in the works for Kingston, with a 3.7-hectare site on the Channel Highway recently bought by a Sydney-based developer. Purchased by Tipalea Partners for $5m, the developers have plans to transform the current, empty lot into Huntingfield Village, a state-of-the-art retail centre catering to the growing Kingborough region. According […]
Wed May 17, 2023 - 8:00amThe search for a missing 14-year-old Tasmanian girl has entered its third week, with authorities yet to find the missing teen. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell went missing on Sunday, April 30 around 8:35pm near the North Esk River in Launceston. After extensive forensic testing, Police have confirmed several phones located in the river last week were not […]
Tue May 16, 2023 - 4:29pmLaunceston General Hospital (LGH) will soon have a new helicopter pad thanks to funding secured in the 2023-2024 state budget. The $15 million project is set to be built on top of the existing car park on the western side of the LGH site, replacing the current ground-level concrete pad in nearby Ockerby Gardens. This […]
Tue May 16, 2023 - 3:33pmTasmanian TikTok sensations The Fitzy Twins have shown off their impeccable newsreader impersonations on national television this morning, after building a massive following on social media for their uncanny talent and entertaining performances. With their flawless imitation of the newsreader voice, the Fitzy Twins have accumulated more than 4.3 million likes on TikTok since they […]
Tue May 16, 2023 - 9:31amWellington Court in the Hobart CBD is experiencing a vibrant transformation as it hosts Back Street Week, a week-long celebration of music and entertainment, in honor of Main Streets of Australia Week. The courtyard is set to host a lineup of live music performances from 12pm to 2pm every day until Friday this week. The […]
Mon May 15, 2023 - 5:45pmThe wreck of a long-lost vessel that went missing off the coast of Tasmania almost 50 years ago has been found, ending a maritime mystery that had investigators baffled for decades! The MV Blythe Star, a 44-metre motor vessel, was a coastal freighter that vanished on its journey from Hobart to King Island on October […]
Mon May 15, 2023 - 3:25pmLaunceston Mayor Danny Gibson has resigned after seven months in the top job and will be leaving council tomorrow. In a statement, Gibson said ‘relentless attacks’ and speculation surrounding his Working with Vulnerable People Registration are the primary reason for his departure. “I have loved being Mayor and I’ve given my all – more than […]
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