Annual visitor spending in Tasmania has exceeded $3 billion for the first time in a “remarkable rebound” following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest Tasmanian Visitor Survey, total spending for the 12 months ending October 2022 was $3.1 billion, a 23% increase from the previous year’s $2.54 billion. There were 1.058 million visitors, with […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 12:18pmIn a shocking incident this morning, a 50 year old man from Lindisfarne was struck by a car on Murray Street in the Hobart CBD. The man sustained serious injuries after the incident in an access driveway, and was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he is currently in serious but stable condition. According […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 11:15amAs the holiday season approaches, the City of Hobart and Crime Stoppers Tasmania are working together to ensure that shopping in the Hobart CBD is safe and enjoyable for everyone. The Shop Safe campaign empowers both traders and shoppers to promote public safety by providing a clear path to report any antisocial behavior they witness. […]
Sat Dec 17, 2022 - 7:00amTasmanians are being urged to stay safe on the water this summer, as the weather slowly begins to warm up. New ads have been released, starring the likes of David Boon, Andrew Hart and young skippers Hugo Allison and Sarah Sargent, in an effort to remind Tasmanians of the potential dangers on the water – […]
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 5:30pmThe AFL has gifted an early Christmas present to Tasmania, announcing today that it will invest $15 million into the construction of Hobart’s planned Macquarie Point Stadium. This is the first financial contribution made by the league towards the $750 million multi-purpose, roofed stadium, alongside the state government’s $375 million investment. With the capacity to seat […]
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 2:15pmHobart experienced its coldest December day in 50 years yesterday after a dumping of ‘summer snow’! ☀️☃️ Temperatures plummeted to 11.5 degrees around the city, the coldest December temperature recorded since 1964. The chilly summer weather is expected to continue for the next week, with temperatures remaining low across the state.
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 9:55amToday marks one year since the tragic accident at Hillcrest Primary School on Tasmania’s North-West Coast. 6 children died and 3 were injured during the end-of-year celebration at the Devonport school when a jumping castle and several zorb balls lifted into the air after a gust of wind. Families, friends and the broader community attended […]
Fri Dec 16, 2022 - 7:00amSalmon protestors have been slammed after they invaded a memorial for the Hillcrest Tragedy anniversary in Devonport today. The protestors have been criticised by members of the community as “pathetic” and “disgusting” after they flung a large banner from the carpark behind the stage. The three-metre long red banner with white lettering said “Eating Salmon? […]
Thu Dec 15, 2022 - 9:17pmHere is a summary of the roadworks in the southern half of the state: Algona Road in Huntingfield and Blackmans Bay: tree trimming until January 2023 with lane closures and reduced speed limit during working hours (9:30 am – 3:00 pm) Arthur Highway in Dunalley: drain cleaning and clearing until January 2023 with lane closures […]
Thu Dec 15, 2022 - 6:54pmFormer Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has been hired by Hobart-based ferry builder Incat as a strategic advisor to help the company transition into building electric ferries. Incat Chairman Bob Clifford hopes the move will not only double Incat’s workforce but also significantly lower emissions from the world shipping fleet. In an interview, Mr. Gutwein said […]
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