Borders closed to keep ‘anxious’ community safe
Premier Peter Gutwein said the border closures are to continue to protect Tasmanians, bolster the health system and serve to an “anxious” and ageing community. REWATCH THE UPDATE >>
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Woman in a serious condition following Trevallyn crash
UPDATED: A major highway was closed for hours after a woman suffered a medical episode causing her to crash into two parked cars. LATEST >>
Can I still leave Tasmania if the borders are closed?
Tasmania’s border restrictions will remain in place until at least December, but many destinations on the mainland are accepting travellers with no mandatory quarantine. FULL LIST of border and travel restrictions around the country >>
Tassie unit market hottest in the country
A regional property market in Tasmania has seen the highest spike in sales prices around the country, with COVID-19 travel restrictions creating more opportunity for local buyers.
Bus and car crash holding up peak hour traffic
UPDATED: A vehicle and a bus have crashed this morning causing traffic delays on the Eastern Shore.
PHOTOS: Arson houses set to be demolished today
Police have revealed three properties north of Hobart were slated to be demolished today, before they were deliberately lit on fire last night. SEE THE DESTRUCTION >>
Northern road closures as wet weather sweeps state
Several roads in the North have been closed due to flooding this morning, as the wet weather is set to continue throughout the week, following a weekend of heavy downpours. FORECAST, WARNINGS + CLOSURES >>
Budget deficit estimate drops by almost $500M
Premier Peter Gutwein remains upbeat about the state’s financial future, but has acknowledged Tasmania will be shouldering more debt due to support packages and a lack of revenue. REWATCH THE UPDATE >>
Community shaken after horror double fatality
A tragic peak-hour crash has claimed the lives of a 42-year-old father and his two-year-old daughter in an incident described as “a traumatic scene” that will “shake the whole community”.
PHOTOS: False alarm closes shopping centre
The shopping centre has reopened after emergency services evacuated staff due to an electrical fault. SEE THE PHOTOS >>
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