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Zac Efron Makes Tassie Appearance

Hollywood superstar Zac Efron’s new documentary series featuring a visit to a local Tasmanian eco-organisation has been released! 🤩 Efron made the visit to Sea Forest, a Tassie biotech company which aims to reduce the earth’s methane emissions, in March last year for his docuseries ‘Down to Earth’. The series is now streaming on Netflix, […]

Thu Nov 17, 2022 - 4:14pm
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Residents Near Hobart Airport Angry At Planes

People living under the flight path of planes coming and going from Hobart Airport are ‘sick and tired of the noise’, and are calling for flights to be banned during certain hours of the day. ✈️😩 Some residents of Dunalley, Dodges Ferry and Primrose Sands are ‘over’ the sound of the aircraft, saying the early […]

Thu Nov 17, 2022 - 11:43am
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Tributes Flow For Tas Truck Crash Victim

65-year-old David McIntosh is being remembered as a “hero” after he was tragically killed in a truck rollover on Tasmania’s East Coast yesterday. David’s heartbroken daughter, Brenna, has paid tribute to her dad – calling him her ‘angel’. Mr McIntosh has left behind children Drew (23), Anthony (27), Brenna (29), Camille (35), Brendan (37) and […]

Wed Nov 16, 2022 - 11:01am
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Hobart One Of The Best Travel Spots In The World

Great news Tassie! 💙🙌 Hobart has been named one of the world’s top 10 destinations people want to visit next year, alongside São Paulo in Brazil and Bolzano in Italy! As the only down-under location to make the list, Hobart is expecting a bumper tourism season this summer, with our state continuing to be recognised […]

Tue Nov 15, 2022 - 6:38pm
Road Incidents

Man Dies In Serious Tassie Truck Crash

A man has sadly died in a truck crash on Tasmania’s east coast this morning. Police say the truck reportedly rolled on Semmens Road shortly before 9 AM today, and are advising motorists travelling between St Marys and St Helens to use Elephant Pass Road. A crash investigation is being conducted to determine the cause […]

Tue Nov 15, 2022 - 12:05pm
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Snow Forecast For Hobart On Tuesday

In a strange twist following last week’s summer-like weather, the Bureau of Meterology are now forecasting SNOW for parts of Tasmania tomorrow! The City of Hobart have closed Pinnacle Road on kunanyi/Mt Wellington at The Springs tonight in anticipation of snowfalls down to 800 metres. The BOM say moderate to locally heavy falls are possible […]

Mon Nov 14, 2022 - 9:39pm
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Flood Warning Issued For Huon River

People near the Huon River are being urged to ‘prepare now’, with the State Emergency Service officially issuing a flood warning for parts of the river. The Tasmanian SES are warning flooding is likely in the next 12-24 hours in nearby streams and rivers, and some low-lying properties may become isolated by flood waters. If […]

Mon Nov 14, 2022 - 5:36pm
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Tassie Teens Caught Assaulting Man In New Town

Police are working to identify ‘a number of youths’ after they allegedly assaulted a man who was attempting to stop them shoplifting in New Town earlier today. Tasmania Police have commended the member of the public for his assistance, but would also caution business owners and the general public when deciding to intervene in such […]

Mon Nov 14, 2022 - 2:37pm
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New Ice Skating Rink On The Cards For Tassie

Tasmania could be getting a brand-new ice skating rink! ⛸️😃 The State Government have announced they will be undertaking a feasibility study to investigate the construction of a brand new ice skating rink in Tasmania, following the closure of the Glenorchy rink earlier this year. An earlier Government analysis found the closure of the rink […]

Mon Nov 14, 2022 - 11:52am