Tasmania is experiencing a unique problem in its labor market as it enters 2023. Despite having a record low unemployment rate of 4%, the second highest in the country, the state is struggling to fill job vacancies. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that a record high 290,000 Tasmanians are employed, with the […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 7:00amEaglehawk Neck, the iconic gateway to the Tasman Peninsula, has undergone a transformation with the completion of $5.1 million in infrastructure upgrades! Commuters can now travel with peace of mind thanks to the widened highway, improved road surface, and new pathway between Old Jetty Road and Blowhole Road. These upgrades were made possible by the […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 5:30amThe Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has been accused by the United Firefighters Union of Australia of poor work health and safety conditions, including mouldy breathing apparatus equipment and unroadworthy vehicles. Since August 2022, the TFS has received 11 provisional improvement notices related to various health and safety issues. TFS Chief Officer Dermot Barry stated that […]
Tue Jan 10, 2023 - 12:00amFirefighters in Tasmania’s South-West wilderness are confident that they have brought the bushfire at Lake Pedder under control. The fire, which is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike late last week, was reported on Friday and has been contained through the efforts of remote firefighting teams and water-bombing aircraft. The Parks and […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 9:06pmThe Tasmania JackJumpers have made a splash in the NBL by launching the league’s first ever vehicle license plate program, allowing fans to show their passion for their Tassie team. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to promote the JackJumpers brand across Tasmania,” said CEO Simon Brookhouse. “This license plate program is a first for […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 8:30pmSigns that mysteriously appeared in Kingston over the weekend promoting a “Kingston Grand Park” development have been found to be a prank! 😅 The signs, which were placed along the fence of the golf course in Kingston Beach, caused confusion and prompted inquiries about the supposed redevelopment of the golf course and numerous houses. In […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 4:40pmTwo separate crashes are keeping emergency services busy in Southern Tasmania this afternoon. FOLLOW OUR LIVE COVERAGE BELOW:
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 3:42pmNicole Kidman and Keith Urban are the latest celebrities to make the trip to Tasmania! The pair recently took a trip to Cradle Mountain, sharing photos and videos of the trip and various cuddly Tassie animals on Instagram! They join a list of other influential holiday makers who have visited the island this summer, including […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 2:56pmThe Aboriginal Land Council has claimed that the damaged Sydney to Hobart yacht that was recently found washed up on a beach in Tasmania now belongs to the local Indigenous community. According to Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania (ALCT) Chairman Michael Mansell, the yacht, called the Huntress, cannot be salvaged by the insurance company because […]
Mon Jan 9, 2023 - 11:36amA weekend traffic operation in the Great Lake area found several drivers on the road with various traffic offences. The Saturday stop by Police, transport safety, and inland fisheries officers resulted in fines for speeding, failing to display their license plates, following too closely behind another vehicle, and crossing double white lines. Police say a […]
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