Tourists ‘incredibly lucky’ to survive after fall: Police
Police have said two tourists fell into the ocean after walking off-track to a popular photo spot. Hear from the crew who rescued the man swept out to sea.
Tasmania
Peak body’s $150m health budget plea
The state government should dedicate five per cent of the health budget to preventive health measures, TasCOSS says. Here’s why.
Person flown to hospital after being removed from car
A person who was trapped inside a crashed vehicle on Bruny Island has been flown to hospital. The latest.
Australia’s master of illusion brings wonder to Tassie
“In an age of AI and digital everything, magic feels more real.” Australia’s answer to the Master of Illusion will tour Tassie this year, hoping to give audiences a night of the art of wonder.
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Optimism builds for Battery Point walkway, despite new costings
Nearly a year after the Hobart City Council was briefed on a new proposal for a Battery Point walkway, work is quietly under way to get the project off the ground.
Council boss eyes ‘efficiencies’ in bid to head off future rate rises
The Hobart City Council will launch a series of sweeping service reviews later this year as it looks to identify “efficiencies” in a bid to lessen the likelihood of rate hikes in the future.
Survey reveals strife for Tasmanian businesses with increasing costs
While the cost-of-living crisis is hurting the general public, businesses are feeling it too. Tasmania’s peak business body says more are ‘struggling to keep their heads above water’.
Libs reveal when bill to restrict UTAS move will be debated
Legislation that would limit the University of Tasmania’s ability to sell land at its Sandy Bay campus site will soon be debated in state parliament, the Rockliff government says.
Like father, like son: The inside story on Little Chop Chop
The criminal notoriety of his dad, ‘Chopper’, has made life difficult for Charlie Read. Those close to him hope the young man can turn his life around
Tickets now on sale for Tassie’s biggest foodie fest
A prominent Hobart chef and a Ranelagh farmer are again teaming up ahead of the Taste of Summer. Find out what they will have on offer at the biggest foodie event of the season.
Political party seeks traction in Tassie, backed by rogue ex-Libs
A pair of former Liberal MPs who sensationally plunged the state government into minority last year are backing another political party as it tries to gain a foothold in Tasmania.
Where new electronic road signs are being installed
Five new electronic signboards displaying real-time information on crashes, weather, unplanned incidents, and travel times are set to be installed across Greater Hobart next week. Find out where >>
Newly elected councillor ‘fighting for King Island’s right to party’
A self-confessed Beastie Boys fan, King Island’s newest councillor says he will fight to improve business and tourism within his community. What he had to say >>
Changing of the guard for Tasmania’s police dogs
More than 20 new police in the ranks as three unusual suspects graduate from the Tasmanian Police Police Academy. Read why Basil, Tilly and Nikki can go where no cop has gone before.
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