The man who was tragically killed after falling at Cradle Mountain over the weekend has been identified as 38-year-old Samuel Whinnett. Sam’s partner Hannah has remembered him as “the kindest, most generous and loving soul” who “brought people together and took care of them before himself”. His family have thanked his friends who were with […]
Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 4:23pmSecurity guards are being deployed on public transport services around Hobart, with the aim of increasing safety and reducing antisocial behaviour. The new ‘transit officers’ will patrol buses on key urban, metropolitan and regional routes and work alongside the existing Metro bus CCTV camera network. According to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, […]
Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 1:23pmTasmanian Blundstone boots are taking center stage in the movie world, as actor Florence Pugh was spotted wearing them while filming her latest movie, “We Live In Time,” alongside Andrew Garfield. Pugh, who gained worldwide acclaim for her performances in “Little Women” and “Black Widow,” was seen donning the iconic Tassie boots on set, further […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 5:36pmAuthorities have closed off a number of roads in Midway Point today as police forensics conduct a ‘search of a residence’ on Singapore Street. Police have confirmed that this is an isolated search and that there is no threat to the wider community. They have not provided any further details about the search as it […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 2:39pmYoung surfer Harry Hollmer from Dodges Ferry had a close brush with death while surfing at Shipstern Bluff last Sunday, March 26. According to reports, 19-year-old Harry was part of a large crew when he took on a massive wave and wiped out, hitting the ocean floor and getting knocked unconscious. Harry’s father, James, who […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 12:00pmA fire has destroyed parts of the iconic Don River Railway in Tasmania’s north this morning. The blaze ripped through the heritage tourism icon near Devonport shortly after 4am, destroying a carpenters workshop that is understood to have contained ‘multiple carriages and wood working equipment’. The Don River railway confirmed the damage in a statement, […]
Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 8:07amThe biggest and most egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt is coming Hobart’s way this Friday, April 7! The Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation is bringing an epic Easter Egg Hunt to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, promising to be a fun-filled day for families with lots of activities, games, and of course, chocolate Easter eggs! This […]
Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 12:39pmA Hobart couple couldn’t believe their luck when they won a staggering $775,000 TattsLotto division one prize on April Fool’s Day! The fortunate duo initially thought they were victims of a prank, but their disbelief turned into happiness when the win was confirmed. They held one of the seven division one winning entries in TattsLotto […]
Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 10:02amYou’re never too old to have fun! This 81-year-old man was filmed dancing in the mosh pit at Day On The Lawn in Hobart’s Botanical Gardens on Saturday afternoon, jumping and twirling above the crowd like a boss! This guy clearly knows how to party, and he’s proving that age ain’t nothing but […]
Mon Apr 3, 2023 - 7:00amUPDATE – 3:42 PM: A man has lost his life after falling from height while climbing near Weindorfers Tower at Cradle Mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the man, who was one of four climbers, was making his way from the Saddle to Weindorfer Tower. […]
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