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 - 11:22pmA 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 - 6:49pmA knife attack at a Rokeby bus stop has left a man in hospital with abdomen injuries this afternoon. Police say the individuals involved were known to each other, and authorities are currently investigating and searching for the responsible party. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information is urged contact […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 2:57pmAfter four weeks of closure, Hobart’s Proctors Road has reopened today after $850,000 of major roadworks. The project, which started on January 3, involved realignment, road base improvements, improved drainage, guard rail renewal, bank stabilisation, installation of a rock barrier and resurfacing of the road from above Baintree Avenue to the Southern Outlet turn-off. The […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:08pmIs this the sad state of Tasmania’s housing market? The standalone garage of a Huonville property has been ‘converted’ into a home and has hit the market for $220 per week. The listing on Facebook Marketplace says while the garage includes a kitchen and bed, you’ll have to walk outside to the main house to […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 9:57amResidents of Bridport are calling for action to be taken at the junction of Main Street and Henry Street, which has become a source of confusion for both pedestrians and motorists. The town’s deputy mayor, Dale Jessup, reignited the call to turn the confusing speed bump into a pedestrian crossing at the council’s January meeting. […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 5:30pmIn a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken Tasmania, five young lives have been shattered in a brutal car crash that claimed the lives of four innocent horses. In the early hours of Monday morning, the group of teenagers and young adults were returning from a harness meeting in Hobart when their white Ford Ranger veered […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 1:44pmAs students head back to school, Tasmanian drivers are being reminded of the importance of slowing down in school zones to keep young pedestrians safe. The ‘Love 40’ campaign, launched by the Road Safety Advisory Council, features a love heart replacing the red circle around the speed limit signs and aims to educate drivers about […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 1:00pmA 56-year-old man from Southport in Southern Tasmania has been charged with firearms offenses after a search was conducted on Sunday. Following a tip from a member of the public, police seized 9 unregistered firearms, ammunition and illicit drugs. Senior Constable Nick Evans from Dover Police Station emphasized the importance of the public’s involvement in […]
Thu Feb 2, 2023 - 11:27amColes Bay in Tasmania has been named the 7th ‘most welcoming town’ in Australia by Booking.com, a popular travel and booking website. The ranking is based on customer reviews of local hotels, car rental companies and airport taxi suppliers. The yearly list showcases the most hospitable towns in the country, and this year Port Campbell […]
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