Mainland eyes Tassie market
MAINLAND investors are watching eagerly as Tasmania’s property market heads into a bold period of recovery.
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Landowner cleared as TFS sets up drop-in centre for Lebrina blaze
Tasmania Fire Service will set up a community drop-in centre in the state’s northeast, with no end in sight to a fire which has so far gobbled up 1500ha of forest. LATEST UPDATES >>
Paine’s brother lashes out after Ashes win
Australia wrapped up a dominant Ashes win but Tim Paine’s brother was angry the former skipper didn’t get a proper send-off.
Scramble: Tasmanians continue rush on RAT kits
Tasmanians have continued to scramble to get their hands on rapid antigen tests across the state after a big change in testing rules.
Today’s headlines, weather and court lists
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
‘Bit hectic’: Choppers fight North-West blaze from above
A bushfire warning for the North West has been downgraded as choppers and firefighters remain at the scene fighting the blaze which threatened homes just hours ago. LATEST >>
The home sale choice that could cost you thousands
New research reveals the average sum that Hobart homeowners miss out on after making this property sale choice.
Trophy home bonanza: $1m+ benchmark pushed higher
Luxury homes sales have spiked in Tasmania and obliterated past records for properties worth $1 million or more – often, much more. SEE THE BIG SALES >>
New exposure sites identified after Tassie Covid case
More exposure sites have been identified by Public Health after a man who tested positive to Covid potentially came into contact with 250 people after flying into Hobart yesterday. LATEST >>
Park, Woolworths added to exposure sites list
A community park and a supermarket in Hobart’s northern suburbs has been added to the list of public exposure sites linked to a positive Covid-19 case. SEE THE FULL LIST
Mission Zero: Solar investment stacks up for young family
“Everybody in Tasmania should be doing this.” A young family has seen their yearly power bills shrink by thousands of dollars after installing a solar power system.
National Missing Persons Week: Can you help find them?
The cases of seven missing Tasmanian people are being profiled as part of National Missing Persons Week.
Severe weather warnings issued as cold front moves in
Multiple weather warnings and alerts have been issued by authorities as a second cold front is set to cross Tasmania. LATEST >>
Agents almost always ‘on duty’ amid hot market
Is the hot Hobart property market trending towards a 24/7 state that never rests?
Urgent recall on contaminated Tasmanian ham
The ACCC has flagged a listeria contamination in 250g vacuum bags of Tasmanian ham sold in IGA stores in two states.
Story behind bike drug bust
AN associate of a bikie gang funded drug buys for an $11 million amphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy ring, a court has heard.
Tassie family forced to pay $2k for cancelled Queensland holiday
A Tasmanian family who had their Queensland holiday cancelled due to a snap lockdown have been left with a $2,000 bill for a holiday they’ll never be able to take.
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Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
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Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
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Morning Briefing: Today’s top Tassie headlines
Get what you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists. FULL BRIEFING >>
LIST: The places Covid-positive health worker visited in Tassie
Public Health has released a list of places a health worker visited in Tasmania before flying to London and testing positive to Covid. If you have been at any of these premises at these listed times, you must immediately self isolate and book a test. LIST >>
READER PRIZE: Win a Cradle winter getaway
Two adults and two kids could win “I’d Take a Tassie Winter Getaway Over the Goldie Any Day” package, which includes accommodation on the West Coast and Cradle Mountain plus passes to some of the state’s best attractions. HERE’S HOW
Apology to Jehovah’s Witnesses
Apology to Jehovah’s Witnesses
FREE footy tickets for all Mercury readers
Mercury readers can claim FREE passes to the North Melbourne/Gold Coast Suns AFL game this weekend, as we rally to show the Suns boss how passionate we are about our footy. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR TICKETS >>
How you can help secure an AFL team for Tassie
Saturday’s clash between North Melbourne and the Suns might not get the pulse racing, but this is much more than that. This is about sending a message to the AFL big wigs what a footy heartland looks like. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN >>
Humble house trumps mega mansions
A flashy mansion or a bargain buy? Property hunters have cast an eye over the entire state looking for their perfect property. SEE THE TOP 10 MOST POPULAR >>
Volunteer dances away with top award
The state’s most selfless individuals have been recognised for their contribution to the community to mark the start of National Volunteer Week.
Price records broken again, and again, and again …
New home price benchmarks are being set across greater Hobart’s suburbs every week this year, and experts believe the records will continue to tumble.
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