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‘Fit for a queen’: Tourism Tasmania’s clever new campaign celebrates Hobart-born Queen Mary

A light-hearted new advertising campaign, launched off the back of Sunday’s proclamation that saw Tasmanian-born Princess Mary become the Queen of Denmark, is expected to boost the number of Danish tourists visiting the state. Tourism Tasmania secured the full-page ads in both Melbourne’s The Age and the prominent Danish newspaper Politiken, cleverly showcasing Tasmania’s scenic […]

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - 2:45pm
Road Incidents

Man charged with assault after car reportedly crashes into Tasmanian pub

A man has been charged with assault following a “targeted incident” at a pub in Tasmania’s north-west over the weekend. The 53-year-old from Spreyton is alleged to have crashed his car into the front area of a licensed premises in Forth around 6:50pm on Saturday night. Police say officers were called to the Leith Road […]

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - 9:30am
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13 days at sea: Kayakers brave Bass Strait to raise $40,000 for mental health

A group of five kayakers have successfully completed a gruelling crossing of Bass Strait in memory of their friend who tragically died by suicide at the age of 17. Matt Taubman, Edward Hosken, Ben Taylor, Tim Taylor and Jono Hargreaves spent 13 challenging days at sea to complete the ‘Strait To Tassie’ journey, arriving in […]

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - 5:00am
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Hobart-born Mary Donaldson now officially Queen of Denmark

Hailed locally as the new ‘Queen from Taroona’, Tasmania’s Mary Elizabeth Donaldson has been officially proclaimed as the new Queen of Denmark. 51-year-old Mary joins husband Frederik in ascending the throne after the shock abdication announcement by Queen Margrethe, 83, on New Year’s Eve. Mary stepped out of Christiansborg Palace with husband King Frederik just […]

Mon Jan 15, 2024 - 1:10am
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Tasmanian landmarks light up red and white for Queen Mary

Landmarks across Tasmania have lit up in the red & white colours of Denmark’s flag, honouring Hobart-born Princess Mary as she officially becomes Queen of Denmark. The Tasman Bridge in Hobart, the Launceston Town Hall and Devonport’s paranaple convention centre all lit up as the sun set on Sunday. Other buildings, including Wrest Point in […]

Sun Jan 14, 2024 - 10:54pm
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Taroona residents host Queen Mary coronation picnic in honour of Tasmanian royal

A group of around 20 residents from the Hobart suburb Danish Princess Mary grew up in have come together for a ‘royal picnic’, ahead of Mary’s coronation tonight. The gathering was organised in the Taroona Good Karma Network Facebook group, encouraging the community to come together to celebrate Mary becoming Queen. The event at Taroona […]

Sun Jan 14, 2024 - 4:30pm
Courts and Crime

Rural home completely destroyed by deliberately lit fire in Tasmania’s north

A house in Tasmania’s rural north has been completely destroyed after a deliberately lit fire tore through the property. Police say emergency services were called to the home on Nettlefolds Road at Holwell, south of Beauty Point, around 5am on Saturday morning. Firefighters found the house “fully engulfed” upon arrival, with investigators later determining the […]

Sun Jan 14, 2024 - 11:00am
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Wildcare Tasmania receives $10,000 boost for endangered devils in honour of Princess Mary

A $10,000 donation in honour of Crown Princess Mary will be handed over to a Tasmanian Devil conservation group as the Hobart-born royal becomes the Queen of Denmark. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Australian government will provide a $10,700 donation to Wildcare Tasmania to support efforts in ensuring the survival of the iconic creature. […]

Sun Jan 14, 2024 - 10:25am
Road Incidents

Crashed car brings down powerlines on Huon Highway at Geeveston

A single-vehicle crash in Geeveston has caused powerlines to fall, blocking a road intersection. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene near the intersection of Huon Highway and Scotts Road at Geeveston and are working to clear the area. The road will be partially blocked for larger vehicles until the fallen powerlines are […]

Sun Jan 14, 2024 - 8:50am
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‘Avoid smoke’ warning issued as late-night bushfire burns in Burnie

The Tasmania Fire Service have issued an ‘avoid smoke’ warning as a late-night bushfire burns in Burnie. The blaze on Curraghmore Avenue in Shorewell Park was reported around 9:30pm on Saturday. The TFS say the smoke alert applies to people in the View Road, Park Grove, Montello and north to Burnie CBD areas. “There is a […]

Sat Jan 13, 2024 - 10:20pm
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