Kingborough Council has announced that the Blackman’s Bay beach toilets will now be locked at dusk and opened for ‘day-use’ at 6am due to “regular vandalism”. The decision has been made after significant damage was done to the facilities last weekend that saw baby change tables broken and equipment burnt and damaged. The council say […]
Fri Feb 24, 2023 - 9:00amHobart’s Tasman Bridge is set to be lit in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, tonight to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Premier Jeremy Rockliff has expressed his solidarity with the Ukrainian people, saying that “Ukraine will always have a friend in Tasmania.” “Ukraine will always have […]
Fri Feb 24, 2023 - 7:00amThree burglars who were caught leaving a building site in Howrah by Police on Thursday morning have been arrested and charged. The trio was caught red-handed while trying to flee the scene on Fermoy Crescent after allegedly stealing from a house under construction at around 6am yesterday. The accused, a 51-year-old man, 38-year-old man and […]
Fri Feb 24, 2023 - 6:00amA case of measles has been confirmed in Launceston this week, the first in Tasmania in 4 years according to the Tasmanian Department of Health. They say the person recently returned from overseas and is currently in isolation at the Launceston General Hospital. Contact tracing is underway to identify anyone who may have been exposed […]
Fri Feb 24, 2023 - 5:00amA late-night fire in Rokeby is being controlled by Tasmania Fire Service crews tonight. The blaze on Tollard Drive started at around 11pm near the Howrah Sunrise Early Learning Centre. One resident near the scene said the fire “was a decent size” and was thankful crews were able to attend the blaze quickly, while another […]
Thu Feb 23, 2023 - 11:43pmA car has rolled near the Bridgewater Bridge on the Brooker Highway this evening. Police say the accident happened around 8:30pm at Granton and is currently blocking the north-bound lane of the highway. According to initial reports there are no serious injuries, with two people thought to be have been in the car at the […]
Thu Feb 23, 2023 - 8:54pmAn “uncontrollable bushfire” north of Triabunna is putting a properties at ‘high risk’ right now, with people in the area of Little Swanport being told to prepare to evacuate. The Watch and Act rated fire is travelling South East of the Tasman Highway including Saltworks Road, Little Swanport and surrounding areas. “Embers, smoke, and ash may […]
Thu Feb 23, 2023 - 1:47pmDepartment store TK Maxx has announced that it will be opening its first Tasmanian location in June. The Northgate store, which will be the 77th TK Maxx store to open in Australia since the company arrived in 2017, will feature brands from all over the world and will employ around 50 staff from the local […]
Thu Feb 23, 2023 - 10:55amA man has been left with serious injuries and another is on the run after an assault at a Moonah supermarket tonight. The 30-year-old victim is currently in a serious condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital with multiple head injuries. Police say multiple officers are investigating the attack, with a search currently underway to identify […]
Wed Feb 22, 2023 - 10:02pmThree iconic Hobart bakery stores have closed down today after they were placed into voluntary liquidation. The indefinite closure of the much-loved Bakers Delight stores in Lindisfarne, Eastlands and Kingston was confirmed by a company spokesperson, who said they were advised of the move by the franchisee of the stores today. Although exact numbers are […]
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