A bushfire currently burning near New Norfolk has prompted a smoke alert for nearby residents this afternoon. TFS say the fire is burning on Lachlan Road, near Blackhall Gully Road. They say while there is currently no threat to communities, there is expected to be smoke, ash and embers visible around the area. Smoke Alert Issued […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 3:11pmA car has burst into flames after a crash on the Huon Highway this afternoon. Police say the crash, involving a single vehicle, has blocked the highway between Lollara Road and Longley Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the scene is cleared. No serious injuries have been reported.
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 3:00pmQueenstown on Tasmania’s West Coast is currently facing a smoke alert after a bushfire broke out at Peters Street. While authorities say there is no immediate danger to nearby communities, smoke, ash and embers are expected to spread around the area for the remainder of the day. Tasmania Fire Service have issued a warning to […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 9:38amA man has been cut from his car after a serious crash on the East Derwent Highway in the early hours of this morning. The crash took place at around 1:30 AM in Old Beach, following reports of a car travelling at ‘excessive speeds’ on the Bowen Bridge towards the eastern shore. The vehicle, a silver […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 9:22amRam Island, one of Australia’s most picturesque islands on Tasmania’s East Coast, is now up for grabs! Just a 5-minute barge trip from Pontypool, half way between Swansea and Orford, Ram Island offers 26 hectares of breathtaking natural beauty, including world-class fishing, incredible birdlife, and unforgettable views. The agent listing the island says the residence […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 5:01pmEmergency Services have been kept busy on Hobart’s Tasman Highway this afternoon, with two seperate crashes within kilometres of each other. Police and clean up crews are currently responding to a two car crash on the Tasman Bridge Hobart-bound. Motorists are asked to be patient while congestion clears. Earlier this afternoon Police responded to […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 4:49pmA Tasmanian man in his 50s has died at the scene of a crash on Medina Street in Youngtown this morning. Police say the cause of the single vehicle crash is believed to be a medical episode. The street has since been re-opened to traffic. Police are investigating the accident and a report will be […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 11:28amThe University of Tasmania’s Greenhill Observatory has unveiled a new $2-million communications antenna that will provide support for space missions and reduce the risk of collisions. The antenna, developed in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, was funded by the Australian Government’s Space Infrastructure Fund (SIF) and the University and will provide local and global […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 9:57amAfter almost 5 months of monitoring, scientists say whales refloated from a mass stranding on Tasmania’s West Coast are not only successfully surviving, but thriving. The stranding in September 2022 saw 230 pilot whales wash up on Strahan’s Ocean Beach, causing a massive rescue effort by local agencies and the community. Out of the whales […]
Tue Jan 31, 2023 - 8:16amA Tassie snake catcher has gone to extreme lengths to catch a Tiger Snake this week, scaling the roof of a north-west home to retrieve it from a gutter! The event was caught on camera and posted to TikTok, showing the ‘unhappy but cheeky’ snake wriggling while being removed from the gutter. The woman, dubbed […]
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