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Total fire ban imposed as warm weather, extreme fire danger forecast
The ban follows a severe heatwave warning expecting temperatures in excess of 36 degrees around Hobart
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 2:00pmThe Latest
Sport
Ironman 70.3 event dropped from 2025 calendar
Organisers did not say why the race would not be returning in 2025
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 1:00pm
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Flooding forces closure of Tasman Highway near St Helens
'If you are in the area affected by the storm, please restrict all non-essential travel'
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thousands without power, internet as severe thunderstorm hits coast
The outages are expected to last until mid-afternoon on Wednesday
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 11:45am
Election 2024
Rockliff promises half-price public bus, ferry fares for a year
Every Metro fare would be reduced by half, saving a typical bus user $17.50 a week
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 11:30am
Election 2024
Hobart city councillor to run as an independent in state election
Louise Elliot is looking to retain the UTAS Sandy Bay campus, progress the stadium and cable car projects and save the Glenorchy Pool
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 9:05am
The Latest
Severe thunderstorms loom over east coast, flash flood warning issued
58.2mm of rain has fallen in the area since 9am
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 8:45am
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Severe heatwave warning extended as temps forecast to hit 36°C
Hobart will reach 35°C on Thursday, while Huonville and New Norfolk will get up to 36°C: BOM
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 7:00am
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Metro pause electric bus trial due to technical issues
The “teething issues" are being worked through with the manufacturer
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Major traffic changes coming as new Bridgewater bridge build continues
The Midland Highway through Bridgewater is about to completely change
Wed Feb 21, 2024 - 4:55am