Hobart residents have been named the most knowledgeable in the country about stroke, according to a survey by the Stroke Foundation. The survey revealed that an impressive 86% of Hobart residents are able to identify at least one of the three most common signs of stroke, including facial droop, difficulty lifting both arms, and slurred […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 5:39pmTasmanian Coastal Seafoods, a much loved fish & chips shop in Bicheno, has had to close its doors indefinitely due to a lack of staff. 😢 Locals say the town, now dubbed ‘the new Byron Bay’, is facing a ‘severe shortage of workers’ due to a lack of available rental properties and an influx of […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 3:15pmA Tassie woman has died after crashing into a power pole on the Tasman Highway earlier this week. The 58-year-old was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday following the crash in St Helen’s, where she has since passed away. Two others were taken from the scene of the crash […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 1:02pmBoag’s Brewery Experience, one of the most popular tourism attractions in Launceston, is shutting down from January 31st – a move the premier says is a “massive kick in the guts.” The brewery’s owner Lion announced that the visitor centre, brewery tours, bar and function hire would cease from the end of this month due […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 11:29amAn adventurous Tassie dog’s excursion ended in a near-disaster when he fell down a cliff on the weekend. Six-year-old Brush took off from his home on King Island in Tasmania’s North West when he fell down the cliff – only stopped by a small tree that broke his fall. The adventurous pup was missing for […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 11:04amAs the 2023 Duck hunting season approaches in Tasmania, the ongoing argument of whether or not the practice should be allowed in the state has reignited. Starting on the 11th of March and ending on June the 12th, more than 1,000 registered hunters will soon be able to shoot up to 10 ducks each per […]
Thu Jan 19, 2023 - 5:00amA woman has been found deceased on Walker Street in Sorell this evening, police have confirmed. Police found the woman shortly after 3:30pm on Wednesday following a call from a member of the public regarding a concern for welfare at a property in Walker Street, Sorell. Upon arrival, police say they located the deceased woman […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 7:07pmTasmania’s popularity is leading to a revised approach about managing a much faster growing population growth than what was expected. The government had aimed at 650,000 people by 2050, but it’s now likely to be nearly that in just 10 years by 2032. “We want Tasmanians’ feedback, express your views over the next six weeks […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 6:23pmThe Starfish Nippers program, run by Hobart Surf Life Saving Clubs in association with Variety, is back for another summer and offering children living with disabilities the opportunity to experience the joys of the ocean! On Tuesday, the Kington Beach, Carlton Park and Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving community came together to support the children […]
Wed Jan 18, 2023 - 3:35pmA Chinese exchange student who tragically while free-diving in Tasmania over a year ago died accidentally when his foot got caught in his spearfishing line, a coroner has ruled. Coroner Robert Webster has revealed that the Year 10 student from Taroona High School was swimming with friends at Lighthouse Bay, South Bruny on November 7 […]
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