A Launceston man has been left with serious injures after allegedly being attacked by a man with a hammer on Friday. Police say a 44-year-old man from Mowbray has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following the incident. He has been detained to appear in an out-of-hours hearing at the Launceston Magistrates Court today. […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 1:20pmHobart-born Princess Mary of Denmark has made a grand entrance to the Pacific ahead of a rapid-fire tour of her homeland Australia. The Danish Royal touched down in Vanuatu on Monday, where she will visit crisis response areas that were ravaged by two cyclones and two earthquakes just last month. During her tour, Princess Mary […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:20amThe Department of Health has issued a warning against eating wild shellfish from Gardners Bay and Port Cygnet areas in Southern Tasmania until further notice. The warning comes in response to elevated levels of biotoxins in shellfish, which can be harmful to human health. Recreationally harvested shellfish, including oysters, mussels, clams, pipis, cockles, and wedge […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:04amA Tasmanian man is preparing to embark on an 82-kilometer walk from Launceston to Latrobe today in honor of his grandfather and Vietnam veteran, Rodney Sheehan. Jacob Morris, 23, will start his grueling journey at 6am on ANZAC Day to raise funds for the disease that took his grandfather’s life two years ago. Speaking to […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 8:32amPolice are investigating a spate of vehicle break-ins that occurred at the University Campus at Newnham and the Alanvale Road TAFE Campus this morning. According to reports, several cars were found to have been broken into, with valuables and personal belongings stolen. The incident at the University Campus at Newnham was reported around 01:11 when […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 7:50amTwo ‘large fires’ have broken out in the Brighton area north of Hobart this evening, with authorities rushing to battle both blazes. Residents near one blaze on Hartley Court say the smoke is ‘thick and black,’ adding they can hear ‘popping and small explosions’. The cause of both fires is unknown at this time. More […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 6:20pmHobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an assault charge relating to an alleged incident with now councillor Louise Elliot today. The charge, stemming from a public meeting last year regarding the University of Tasmania’s move into the Hobart CBD, was dropped by police after a review of the file by the Department’s […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 5:33pmAuthorities are battling an uncontrolled blaze which has engulfed a large shed in New Town this afternoon. The fire on Valentine Street caught alight shortly before 3:45 PM on Monday. More to come.
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 4:14pmAustralia’s $528m icebreaking research vessel, RSV Nuyina, has returned to Hobart after months overseas for repairs. The vessel, built in Romania, had experienced several issues since its delivery in 2021, which included an almost year-long delay due to the pandemic. The vessel’s first voyage to Antarctica in late 2021 was delayed due to issues with […]
Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 1:54pmTasmanians were treated to a stunning aurora display early this morning, with many calling it the ‘best they’ve ever seen’! Visible to the naked eye, pink and green hues lit up the sky shortly after 5am, with many able to capture photos using just their phones. The Bureau of Meteorology say another aurora is likely […]
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