Fire crews from across Hobart are battling a ‘significant’ structure fire at Robinsons Meats on Chapel Street in Glenorchy tonight. The Tasmania Fire Service say smoke was seen issuing from the building when crews arrived, with firies seen donning protective gear as they entered the premises. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area near […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 9:07pmA young woman charged over a fatal road crash in Copping on Good Friday is now the subject of an arrest warrant after she failed to appear in court. Storm Cecilia Tientjes, 26, had been granted bail by the Supreme Court of Tasmania following the long weekend tragedy in which a woman lost her life […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 7:07pmA 73-year-old woman has been found after she lost control of her car and hit a tree on Pelham Road over the weekend, spending 2 days alone in the bush. The woman swerved to avoid wildlife on Saturday afternoon, and was only located around 10am on Monday morning when a TFS member noticed her car […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 5:20pmThe newly crowned King Charles of England has sent a letter to one of Tasmania’s oldest resident, Joyce Donnelly, on the same day of his coronation. Mrs Donnelly turned 105 years old and was surrounded by her family, friends and staff at the Umina Park aged care home in Burnie, where a party was held […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 1:43pmA 14-year-old girl who vanished from Launceston last Sunday is still missing 7 days later, Police say. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen heading to visit a friend on Henry Street in Launceston, near the North Esk River, with the area subject to a number of searches over the weekend. Shyanne-Lee’s grandmother has pleaded for her […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 11:06amA pedestrian has been seriously injured after a crash outside the North West Regional Hospital in Cooee this morning. The 60-year-old male was struck by a vehicle at around 6:25am on Monday. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed and is assisting officers with investigations, Police say.
Mon May 8, 2023 - 10:21amA planned police operation in Spreyton on Monday morning has led to the arrest of a man. Officers and specialist police resources undertook the operation at an industrial area in Kelcey Tier Rd, a spokesperson said. They say there is no threat to the wider community. More to come…
Mon May 8, 2023 - 8:24amHydro Tasmania is set to bring the historic Tarraleah Village back to life after buying it for $11.2m. The town, which was built in the 1930s to house Hydro workers, had become a tourist attraction but fell into disrepair in the 1980s and 1990s before being bought in 2006. Now, Hydro plan to use the […]
Sun May 7, 2023 - 6:51pmIt was the ‘coldest morning of the year’ for most of Tasmania this morning! The BOM say Launceston woke to a frosty 0.8°C, while Hobart was not much warmer at 2°C and Strahan on the West Coast set a May record – with temperatures dipping to -0.6°C. “Minimum temperatures this morning were below average by […]
Sun May 7, 2023 - 12:20pmA manhunt is currently underway in Hobart after a driver rolled a car and fled the scene earlier tonight. Police have closed Proctors Road following the crash, and are currently searching the area with a drone for the occupant of the vehicle. There are not believed to be any serious injuries. UPDATE SUNDAY 3PM: Police […]
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