Today marks 10 years since a devastating bushfire swept through the Tasman Peninsula near the town of Dunalley. More than half of the many homes, businesses, and public buildings in Dunalley were completely destroyed in the blaze, but fortunately no lives were lost as a direct result of the fire. It took firefighters from brigades […]
Tue Jan 3, 2023 - 3:39pmUPDATE 3AM: Scott has been located by Police after he escaped prison custody earlier this evening. More to come… EARLIER: A manhunt is underway after a prisoner escaped custody in Hobart tonight. Nicholas Aaron Scott escaped from custody while receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time ago around 10:50 PM. Police say […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 11:51pmA busy and vital link in Hobart will close for almost four weeks from Tuesday while major safety works are undertaken. The month-long $850,000 Proctors Road project includes a new rockfall fence, improved line markings and guardrails, alongside road repairs and resurfacing. The City of Hobart say the upgrades are needed due to the high […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:45pm“Giant” hailstones the size of golfballs have pelted parts of Tasmania in what the Bureau of Meteorology have described as a “rare” event. Areas in the Southern Midlands and Sorell area were hardest hit, with hailstones between 2 and 5 CM in diameter smashing the windscreens of some cars. The SES say the worst of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 6:44pmOver 3,500 lightning strikes have hit Tasmania and the surrounding waters in the last hour as a ‘violent’ storm-front closes in on the state. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIVE STORM BLOG The SES are still warning of “giant hail” of 5cm+ diameter, strong wind gusts above 90km/h and localised heavy rainfall in parts of […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 3:24pmA warning has been issued over a bushfire that is currently burning near the East Derwent Highway in Bridgewater today. Authorities say there is no immediate threat to communities, however warn there may be smoke, ash, and embers visible across Gagebrook, Bridgwater, Brighton and Honeywood. “People traveling in the area should be careful if driving […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 10:41amTasmania’s potato shortage has gotten worse, with ‘potato thieves’ taking to local farms to get their hands on the produce! 🥔 The family behind the Huon Valley’s Rocky Ridge Farm are pleading for answers after 50 kilos of Dutch Cream and Pink Eye potatoes were taken from their Geeveston property on Boxing Day. Farmer Steven […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 10:30amHobart is experiencing ‘alarmingly high’ levels of pollen this summer. 🐝🌾 Earlier this week, pollen levels in the city reached over 400 grains per cubic meter, with around 216 grains per cubic meter recorded on the weekend. According to allergy experts, levels above 100 grains per cubic meter are considered extreme and can pose a […]
Mon Jan 2, 2023 - 7:00amTasmanians are being urged to prepare for a ‘significant’ change in the weather, with severe thunderstorms and ‘giant hail’ forecast across the state tomorrow. The Bureau of Meteorology predict that ‘large to giant hail’ around 5cm in diameter will fall alongside heavy rain and strong wind gusts of more than 90 km/hr. Hot conditions are […]
Sun Jan 1, 2023 - 3:44pmThousands of passengers have packed Hobart Airport on New Year’s Day, with long lines and overcrowding causing delays for many travellers starting their 2023 vacations. The security checkpoint has a large queue, with some travellers complaining of waits of up to 30 minutes – while the security line extends to the airport cafe and into the […]
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