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Tasmanian Devil-Filled Home in the UK Goes Viral

A two-bedroom property in the United Kingdom has caused a stir online after pictures of its unique interior were shared on social media. The £79,950 Liverpool home includes a room filled with Tasmanian Devil merchandise from the Looney Toons cartoons, inspired by the real-life Tasmanian devils. Twitter users were taken aback by the impressive collection, […]

Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 12:50pm
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Hobart Ironman 70.3 attracts 3K, boosts economy by $4.5M

The Hobart Ironman 70.3 event attracted over 3,000 visitors and generated more than $4.5 million in economic activity over the weekend. The inaugural 113 km race, held on Sunday, saw over 1,200 athletes gather along the Hobart waterfront, with 70% of the participants coming from outside Tasmania. Minister of Hospitality and Events, Nic Street, said […]

Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 11:30am
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Hastings Caves popular thermal pool forced shut

Tasmania’s popular Hastings Caves tourist destination has been forced to partially close due to equipment failure this month. The closure, which took effect on Friday, includes the pool, barbecues and short walks near the visitor center. According to a statement released by the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, the repairs are expected to be completed […]

Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 9:35am
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High speed motorcyclist on the run in Tasmania’s Midlands

Oatlands Police are searching for two individuals on a white motorcycle who fled from authorities after being caught driving at excessive speeds on the Midland Highway. The incident occurred at 5:45 PM on the highway between Campbell Town and Ross. Police attempted to intercept the motorcycle at Oatlands, however, the rider was able to evade […]

Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 8:58pm
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Tassie Community Rallies Behind Teenage Drummer After Neighborhood Complaint

14-year-old Charlie, a talented drummer from Kingston, has been showered with support from the Tasmanian music community after they heard about a recent complaint made against him by a neighbor. The anonymous letter, sent to Charlie’s parents, accused the teenager of creating “intrusive and offensively loud” noise and demanded they invest in soundproofing for their […]

Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 6:39pm
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Brooker Highway reopens after 4-car-crash

The Brooker Highway at Cornelian Bay has reopened after a 4-car-crash this afternoon. The crash, which occurred shortly after 1pm, closed both southbound lanes of the Highway for close to 40 minutes while the scene was cleared. Police say there were no major injuries, with some people receiving first aid at the scene. The road […]

Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 1:48pm
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Gruesome Wallaby Head Found Impaled on Hobart Walking Track

Residents in South Hobart have been left shocked and disturbed after a walker discovered the head of a wallaby impaled on a stick and mounted on a tree along a popular track near the Molle St entrance of the Hobart Rivulet. The head appeared to be decomposing and the jaw was wrapped in plant material […]

Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 10:25am
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Rebuild underway at Bowen Road Primary School after deliberate fire

Work is underway to restore and rebuild Hobart’s Bowen Road Primary School after the library and classrooms were destroyed by a deliberately lit fire in November last year. The fire was determined to be deliberately lit by an 14-year-old from Moonah after an investigation by the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police. Local builders have been […]

Sun Feb 5, 2023 - 9:22am
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Tassie man seriously injured after crashing ATV into wall

A Tasmanian man has been left with serious internal injuries after crashing a quadbike into a wall on Saturday afternoon. The 36-year-old Burnie man reportedly lost control of the ATV, which was unregistered, on Terrylands Street around 4:40pm. Police say the man collided with a cement retaining wall and was transported to the North West Regional […]

Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 11:22pm
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Fully loaded milk tanker rolls in Tasmania’s north

A fully loaded milk tanker that rolled in Northern Tasmania has left a main road blocked this afternoon.  The rollover, which happened at the intersection of Bridport Road and Aitkins Road near George Town, involved a tanker that was ‘fully laden’ with milk. Police say there were no reports of any spillage or injuries as […]

Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 6:49pm