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Hobart’s Macquarie Street Foodstore cafe to close down

Macquarie Street Foodstore, a cafe owned by Hobart councillor Mike Dutta, will be shutting down ‘for good’ by the end of the month. The ‘surprise closure’ is reportedly linked to a rent increase, with the cafe expressing gratitude to its loyal customers for their unwavering support throughout the years. “Dear Valued Customers, It is with […]

Thu May 4, 2023 - 7:00am
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Spectacular ‘meteor’ lights up Tasmania’s night sky

A ‘spectacular meteor’ has been captured on dashcam as it streaked across the night sky above Tasmania tonight. The display, which lasted for five seconds, was spotted by people across most of Tasmania around 5:44pm. Several witnesses reported seeing the brightly lit space object falling at a steep angle, leaving a fiery green trail behind […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 9:20pm
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Tasmanian firefighters pay tribute to firie who died battling Queensland fire

Tasmanian firefighters have paid tribute to a fallen Queensland firie who lost her life while battling a large factory fire in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane. Izabella Nash, an experienced firefighter, died in hospital overnight after sustaining critical injuries, while Lia Drew, a fellow firefighter, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. The […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 9:00pm
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Hobart’s Macquarie Street blocked after evening smash

An evening smash on Hobart’s Macquarie Street has left the road partially blocked tonight. Police say the road will be temporarily reduced to one lane for a short period while both vehicles are removed from the scene. No serious injuries have been reported. More to come…

Wed May 3, 2023 - 8:35pm
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From Tassie schoolboy to innovator: Robert Clifford showcased in new doco

A new documentary about Tasmania’s leading entrepreneur, Robert Clifford, is set to premiere on May 4 at the State Cinema in North Hobart. ‘The Bastard’s a Genius, the Robert Clifford Story’, traces Clifford’s journey from a disinterested schoolboy to a prophet of technological change who is working to convert the world’s marine industry to sustainable […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 7:30pm
Road Incidents

Trailer ‘comes off car’, crashes into van, blocks Tasman Highway

A trailer that reportedly ‘came off a car’ and slammed into a van on the Tasman Highway at Midway Point is causing big headaches for commuters tonight. Police say the highway is currently blocked in both directions near McGees Bridge, with traffic to be diverted away from the scene. The road is expected to remain […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 5:04pm
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Search for missing 14yo Launceston teen enters third day

Police have issued a renewed appeal for public information to help locate missing teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who was last seen on Sunday night near the North Esk River. Friends and family have not been able to contact the 14-year-old since then, which they say is out of character. Described as slim-built, 160cm tall with blonde […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:20pm
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Cause of ‘mysterious’, mass Hobart power outages found

A power pole on Alwyn Road in Lenah Valley is believed to be behind several repeat power outages that have been affecting the Valley and parts of Glenorchy for the last few weeks. TasNetworks last night said they were ‘acutely aware’ of the outages, which would affect upwards of 2,000 customers at a time. Residents noticed power […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:05pm
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Second small hive beetle found in Northern Tasmania

A second small hive beetle has been discovered in East Devonport, just 1.4km from where the first beetle was detected in March this year. This alarming news has come as a shock to beekeepers, but the Department of Natural Resources and Environment say Biosecurity Tasmania’s ‘intensive monitoring program’ has worked. “This detection does not indicate […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 4:00pm
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Parents urged to pick up children after fire at Bagdad Primary School

Firefighters from Bagdad, Bridgewater and Brighton have rushed to Bagdad Primary School in Tasmania’s Midlands after a fire broke out earlier today. The Tasmania Fire Service say they were alerted to the fire by occupants at around 12pm, who noticed ‘smoke and flames’ coming from a building. The school has since urged parents to pick […]

Wed May 3, 2023 - 12:56pm