Tasmanian football is mourning the loss of Lance Spaulding, one of the greats of the game, who passed away overnight. Known affectionately as “Springer,” Spaulding had a long and distinguished career as a player and coach with several Tasmanian football clubs, including Sandy Bay, North Hobart, Hobart, Tassie Mariners, Tasmania Devils and Hutchins. AFL Tasmania […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 3:45pmThe speed limit on a 1.5km stretch of Pass Road in Rokeby has been reduced from 80 km/h to 70 km/h today. The change, which affects the road between Houston Drive, and Winterborne Road was made following a petition signed by 287 locals who demanded upgrades to mitigate flooding and enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 2:45pmTasmania is currently experiencing an egg shortage that has left supermarket shelves bare and customers disappointed. According to a spokesperson from Woolworths, egg supply has become a challenge across the whole country. The spokesperson assured the public that the situation is expected to improve over the coming months. While the supermarket chain says it continues […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 1:57pmEmotional tributes are flowing for a renowned sprintcar driver who was injured in a ‘severe high speed crash’ at Carrick Speedway near Launceston on Saturday. Racer and farmer Adrian Redpath was flown to Royal Hobart Hospital for spinal surgery with a number of serious injuries, including a fractured sternum, fractured ribs, punctured lung and multiple […]
Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 11:31amThe sky above Tasmania was illuminated last night as the Aurora Australis put on a stunning show. Photographers from across the state flocked to capture the natural phenomenon, with many beating the cloud to snap stunning shots. The Bureau of Meteorology, who forecasted the aurora as the result of a coronal mass ejection, delighted many […]
Tue Feb 28, 2023 - 12:13pmA 47-year-old man from Prospect has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash near Deloraine earlier this month. The crash, thought to have been caused by a failed overtaking attempt that saw a Nissan collide head-on with a Corolla while attempting to overtake a truck, occurred shortly before 11pm the 7th of […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 4:25pmThe East Derwent Highway is “completely blocked” by a two vehicle crash at the Risdon Roundabout this afternoon. Police say no injuries have been reported at this stage and ask motorists to expect delays and avoid the area until the scene is clear. More to come.
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 3:59pmAfter years of construction, a long-awaited roadwork project on Davey Street to fix ‘out of control ruts and ridges’ has come to an end. The upper-end of Davey Street, which was a problem area for motorists due to its rough surface, has been reshaped and made more level, something that is hoped to provide a […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 11:30amRoads around West Hobart and Mount Stuart are jammed this morning after a Metro bus crashed and became stuck on a barrier. Police say the bus is stuck at the intersection of Mellifont Street and Mount Stuart Road, with residents reporting traffic is blocked across the area. Police say no one was injured in the […]
Mon Feb 27, 2023 - 9:02amTasmania is set to experience a spectacular natural phenomenon tonight with significant Aurora activity expected to light up the night skies. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that a coronal mass ejection, which is a burst of charged particles that erupts from the sun, is likely to hit the Earth within the next 24 hours. […]
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